Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
Summary
Les Mills, a New Zealand fitness expert, former Olympian, and mayor of Auckland, has died at age 91. He founded a global fitness brand known for music-based workouts and won multiple medals as an athlete.Key Facts
- Les Mills opened his first gym in Auckland in 1968 with his late wife Colleen.
- The gym grew into Les Mills International, famous worldwide for workouts like Body Pump and Body Combat.
- He competed in shot put and discus in four Olympic Games and won five Commonwealth Games medals, including discus gold in 1966.
- Mills served three terms as mayor of Auckland City in the 1990s.
- He coached athletes, including world champion discus thrower Beatrice Faumuina.
- He received honors for his service in sport and local government, including the New Zealand Order of Merit and the Order of the British Empire.
- His family and New Zealand Olympic officials praised his lasting impact on fitness and sport.
- Les Mills’ fitness programs continue to help people worldwide stay active.
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