Marcus Haley (born Marcus Haley October 5, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.) is an IFBB American bodybuilder. He most referred as Haley's Comet. Before touching weights, Marcus was taking care of his four little brothers while his mother was fighting a bout of drug abuse. An outstanding running back and defensive back at Pahrump High School, he earned a scholarship to Dakota Wesleyan University. He attended Dakota Wesleyan University for two years, but after encountering a lot a racism he returned home. Haley admits that he always looked up to Shawn Ray and Mike Ashley as a youth. While in Las Vegas, Haley started training at Gold's 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 McDonald's. 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 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships. He was outdone by Phil Heath, who won the overall in that show.
In 2007, he entered the Ironman Pro and placed 5th, which gives him is first bid at the 2007 Mr. Olympia.
As well as his 2007 Arnold Classic placing, Haley won the "Best Poser" award.
Haley currently resides in Peoria, Arizona, where he runs a contest prep / lifestyle fitness group called Team Comet Fitness. #teamcomet
Vital statistics
Height: 5'9
Contest weight: 245 lb
Off-season weight: 265 lb
Arms: 22in.
Chest: 52in.
Waist: 32in.
Thighs: 30in.
Calves:22in.
Bodybuilding Placings
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 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 1st (Super Heavyweight)
2004 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Super Heavyweight)
2003 National Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 7th (Heavyweight)
2002 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 2nd (Heavyweight)
2001 USA Bodybuilding/Figure Championships - 3rd (Heavyweight)
