Lee Priest was born July 6, 1972 in Newcastle, Australia. At 5'4" he is one of the shortest, most powerful bodybuilders in the pros. Lee Priest grew up in Walls End, New South Wales, Australia, the son of a mother who was also bodybuilding competitor. Lee married Tracie Ganje in December, 1996.

The bodybuilding career of Lee Priest has many highlights, including: 1986 Sydney Bodybuilding Classic 1st place; 1989 Mr. Australia 1st place place; 1990 Mr. Australia 1st place; 1991 Mr. Australia 1st place; 1993 Niagara Falls Pro 9th; 1993 Niagara Falls Pro 9th; 1994 Ironman Pro 4th; 1995 Arnold Classic 9th; 1995 Ironman Pro 3rd; 1995 South Beach Pro 4th; 1996 Ironman Pro 4th; 1996 San Jose Pro 6th; 1997 Ironman Pro 2nd; 1997 Arnold Classic 7th; 1997 San Jose Pro 4th; 1997 Mr. Olympia 6th; 1997 Grand Prix Hungary 3rd; 1997 Grand Prix Spain 3rd; 1997 Grand Prix Germany 3rd; 1997 Grand Prix England 6th; 1997 Grand Prix Czech 5th; 1997 Grand Prix Finland 9th; 1997 Grand Prix Russia 9th.