Background
Before touching weights, Marcus was taking care of his four little brothers while his mother was fighting a bout of drug abuse.
Before touching weights, Marcus was taking care of his four little brothers while his mother was fighting a bout of drug abuse.
He attended Dakota Wesleyan University for two years, but after encountering a lot a racism he returned home.
He most referred as Haley"s Comet. An outstanding running back and defensive back at Pahrump High School, he earned a scholarship to Dakota Wesleyan University. Haley admits that he always looked up to Shawn Ray and Mike Ashley as a youth.
While in Las Vegas, Haley started training at Golds gym and met a female bodybuilder named Gabby.
His first show was the Golds Gym Classic in Las Vegas. Not knowing how to diet, he ate hamburger patties from Mcdonalds.
Carb loading was done with rice and French fries. He placed third in the show.
He earned his IFBB pro card by placing 1st in the Super Heavyweight division in the 2005 United States of America Bodybuilding/Figure Championships.
In 2007, he entered the Ironman Pro and placed 5th, which gives him is first bid at the 2007 Mr. Olympia. Haley currently resides in Peoria, Arizona, where he runs a contest prep / lifestyle fitness group called Team Comet Fitness. #teamcomet
Height: 5"9
Contest weight: 245 lb
Office-season weight: 265 lb
Arms: 22in.
Chest: 52in.
Waist: 32in. Thighs: 30in. Calves:22in. 2010 Mr. Olympia - 13th
2010 Orlando Pro - 2nd
2009 Ironman - 9th
2008 Injured - Torn Quad Tendon
2007 Olympia - 16th
2007 Arnold Classic - 12th
2007 Sacramento Pro - 5th
2007 Ironman Pro - 5th (**Qualified for Mr Olympia)
2006 Europa Super Show - 8th
2006 Atlantic City Pro - 4th
2006 Colorado Pro - 4th
2005 Mr.
North America - 1st and Overall
2005 United States of America Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 1st (Super Heavyweight)
2004 United States of America Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Super Heavyweight)
2003 National Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 7th (Heavyweight)
2002 United States of America Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 2nd (Heavyweight)
2001 United States of America Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Heavyweight)
1999 Non-Player Character National Championships - (PLACE UNKNOWN)
1999 Las Vegas Classic - 2nd
1998 Non-Player Character National Championships - (PLACE UNKNOWN)
1997 Golds Gym Classic - 3rd (Middleweight)
Quest for the Comet.