PROFILE / BIO: Branch Warren
Branch Warren first competed in 1992 when he won the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Teenage Mr. America competition. His first National Physique Committee (NPC) event was the Teenage Nationals, where he won again. His first IFBB event was at the 2004 Night of Champions competitions, where he placed 8th. His first Mr. Olympia was in 2005, where he placed 8th. The following year, in 2006, he competed in his first Arnold Classic for a 2nd place finish. While slipping to 7th place in 2007, he improved to 4th place in 2008 and 3rd in 2009, while winning the title of "Most Muscular". Branch Warren placed 12th in his 2nd Mr. Olympia contest in 2006. Branch Warren also placed 1st at the 2007 New York Pro.

2011 Mr. Olympia
Branch Warren, based in Dallas, Texas, has won the 2011 Arnold Classic on Saturday night March 5, 2011 in Columbus Ohio. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presented Branch the overall winner trophy. (read full press release here)

Personal
Branch Warren has featured in many bodybuilding magazine articles, as well as appearing on the magazine cover of Muscular Development. He endorses MuscleTech supplements. He currently lives in Keller, Texas with his wife Trish Warren, and often trains at MetroFlex Gym in Arlington, Texas.

Contest history
 ● 2011 - Arnold Classic, 1st
 ● 2011 - British Grand Prx, 1st
 ● 2010 - Arnold Classic, 2nd
 ● 2010 - Olympia, 3rd
 ● 2009 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
 ● 2009 Arnold Classic, 3rd
 ● 2008 Arnold Classic, 4th
 ● 2007 New York Pro, 1st
 ● 2007 Arnold Classic, 7th
 ● 2006 Mr. Olympia, 12th
 ● 2006 Grand Prix Australia, 5th
 ● 2006 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd
 ● 2005 Europa Supershow, 1st
 ● 2005 Charlotte Pro, 1st
 ● 2005 Mr Olympia, 8th
 ● 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 4th
 ● 2004 Night of Champions, 8th
 ● 2001 NPC Nationals, 1st, Heavyweight (Earned Pro Card)
 ● 2000 NPC USA, 3rd, Heavyweights
 ● 1999 NPC Junior Nationals, 4th, Heavyweights
 ● 1993 NPC Teenage Nationals, Lightheavyweight and Overall, 1st
 ● 1992 AAU Teenage Mr. America, Short and Overall, 1st

Statistics
 ● Full Name: William Branch Branch Warren
 ● Nickname: Quadrasaurus
 ● Occupation: IFBB professional bodybuilder, logistics
     company owner
 ● Height: 5'7"
 ● Contest Weight: 255 lb
 ● Off-Season Weight: 265 lb
 ● Bench press-500 lbs for 6 reps
 ● 225 lbs barbell curl for 10 reps