Dare2Dream – the Flex Wheeler Story

In the ultra-competitive world of professional bodybuilding, few have captured the imagination of fans like the legendary Flex Wheeler. Widely acknowledged as having the most aesthetically pleasing, yet strikingly muscular physique of all time, Flex Wheeler – a four-time Arnold Classic champion – is largely regarded as The champion’s Champion. He is without doubt, the Uncrowned Mr. Olympia.

For the first time on DVD, the Sultan of Symmetry shares the ups and downs of his remarkable life and career, from the Olympia to winning Pro GPs to guest posing at FIBO and much more.

Featuring contest highlights and previously unseen archival footage of bodybuilding’s most admired and respected champions, this DVD provides unprecedented access to the life of an enigmatic figure. A true legend of the sport of Bodybuilding.

In this collector’s item DVD, Wheeler’s life and times are captured by those who knew him best. Follow Flex Wheeler’s journey through insights from his contemporaries Ronnie Coleman, Shawn Ray, Dorian Yates, and Kevin Levrone; and industry insiders Peter McGough, Charles Glass, Chad Nicholls, Tony Doherty, and many more as they ‘weigh in’ on the unparalleled impact Wheeler has made on the sport that has become synonymous with his name.

Dare2Dream: The Flex Wheeler Story, fittingly honors a man known for his uniquely passionate approach to training, and competing on the world’s biggest IFBB pro stages.

Contest history:

1985
Teen Mr America – AAU, Medium-Tall, 1st

1989
California Championships – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
Nationals – NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 5th

1990
Junior Nationals – NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1991
Nationals – NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd
USA Championships – NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1992
USA Championships – NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
USA Championships – NPC, Overall Winner

1993
Arnold Classic – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix France – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, Winner
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

1995
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 2nd
Florida Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Spain – IFBB, 5th
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 8th
South Beach Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner

1996
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 2nd
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, 2nd
Florida Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 4th

1997
Arnold Classic – IFBB, Winner
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
San Jose Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner

1998
Arnold Classic – IFBB, Winner
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

1999
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 2nd

2000
Arnold Classic – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Hungary – IFBB, Winner
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 3rd

2002
Olympia – IFBB, 7th

2003
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, 3rd

Key photos by Gary Phillips.