Natural Competitor Profiles
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Drexel Long
FAME & NGA Professional Bodybuilder

Name: Drexel Long
Birth date: 9-23
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Current Residence: Houston, TX
Height: 5'7'
Contest Weight: 135-140
Offseason Weight: 150
First Bodybuilding Contest: Aug 2004 NPC Central Tx Cup
 
Best Contest Placing(s):
Winning NGA Pro card Apr 2006
Winning NGA Pro debut July 2007
Becoming FAME's World Pro Bodybuilding Champ June 2008
 
Role Models in Bodybuilding/Fitness:

Jenetta Thompson
 
Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire:

Jenetta Thompson; Beni Lopez; Lisa Bickel; Tracy Bodner; Tina Chandler; Mah-Ann Mendoza
 
Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors whose personalities you most admire:

Jenetta Thompson; Beni Lopez; Tina Chandler
 
Highlight(s) of Career:

Competing natural and drug free
Competing as a Pro in 3 natural drug free orgs...
Competing in another country
 
Biggest Disappointment(s) of Career

Placing 2nd to a competitor who didn't have the total package (2 times)
Not having my trainer at a few shows...
 
Best Bodypart

Tie between arms, shoulders and back
 
Worst Bodypart

Doesn't apply...I think I have a unique physique
 
Favorite Exercise

Anything for arms, shoulders and back
 
Least Favorite Exercise

Lunges
 
Traits you admire most in others

Fitness minded; honest
 
Traits you admire most in yourself

Fitness minded, helpful, determination and reliable
 
Favorite Movies

Anything sports related

Favorite Actor

Anyone playing a role in a sports related movie...
 
Favorite Band or Performer

I don't have one...I just like fast pace/beat music
 
Favorite Food:

Lasagna
 
Favorite Cheat Day Treats

Chic-fil-a, Wendy's, brownies, popcorn and oatmeal cookies
 
Favorite Automobile

My purple Chevy HHR
 
Idea of a Perfect Vacation:

Sleeping in my bed or on an island
 
Favorite TV Program(s)

Any law enforcement show, judge shows, Lifetime, CNN
 
What would you be doing if you weren’t a Bodybuilder?

Probably still running track
 
Long Term Bodybuilding Ambitions

Be a competitive top placing competitor in all 3 drug free organizations (NGA, FAME and IFPA)
A gym owner
A promoter of natural drug free shows
 
What you like most about Bodybuilding?

The muscles (mine and the sexy men's). My physique getting better w/ each show.
 
What you dislike most about Bodybuilding?

Politics
 
What advice would you give other bodybuilders?
Compete for you and not the judges. Build your body the way you want it. Compete in organizations that fit you. Don't compromise your health.
 
A little more about me…

I am former 400m runner. I was ranked #2 (behind Marion Jones) in the 400m my Senior Yr in HS. I was coached by the same coaches who coached Carl Lewis and other Olympians while attending the Univ of Houston.
 
Email: flexwithdrex@hotmail.com 
Website: www.flexwithdrex.com