Les Mills
A renowned athlete and fitness innovator, Les Mills is a Commonwealth Games champion and four-time Olympian in shot put and discus. He co-founded the iconic Les Mills gym in 1968 with his late wife, Colleen, which has evolved into a global fitness movement. Mills also served as the mayor of Auckland in the 1990s, where he introduced significant urban initiatives. His legacy continues through his contributions to both fitness and community development.
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Les Mills was an Olympic athlete and ex-Auckland Mayor who passed away at 91.
Les Mills, Olympic athlete and ex-Auckland Mayor, dies at 91
New Zealand· 2026-06-29
Les Mills is known for creating fitness programs for centers in Europe, Asia, and the USA for over 50 years.
»Vi er en kult. Men en sund kult«: Her lugter tungt af sved. Ikke på en grim måde
Denmark· 2025-09-29Mills is a Commonwealth Games champion and the founder of a global fitness movement that began with a gym he started in 1968.
On The Up: Ellesse Andrews, Les Mills, Makaia Carr and Catriona Williams on the secrets to their success – and what inspires them every dayNew Zealand· 2025-04-06
