Yvan Cournoyer

YVAN was born Yvan Benoit Cournoyer. He was raised on a farm in Quebec with his three younger brothers and was always active either in sport or working on the farm. Passionate about sport, Yvan started working on developing his physique and learning as much as he could about fitness. In 1999 Yvan was named Athlete of the Year in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1999 and in the same year won a Bronze Medal in the Quebec Bodybuilding Championships in his division. He also placed first in a Gladiator Fighting Competition. Yvan combines his love of extreme action with his passion for health and fitness. In Quebec YVAN was recognized by the Institute Top Modele as Outstanding Model of the Year 2000 which also brought him to the attention of internationally recognized photographers Herb Klein and Brent McTavish. Herb Klein is currently working on a photography book in which Yvan is featured while Brent has an outstanding selection of YVAN art work available for sale on several web sites.