As
an adult, he has applied his formal education, practical knowledge
and life experience to his further athletic successes as a competitive
bodybuilder. The most noteworthy include:
-
2006
|
1st
place in World Cup
(Class & Overall / BNFF-WFF) |
| -
2006 |
Finalist
/ 4th place at The Mr. Universe Competition
(Class
1 / NABBA) |
| -
2005 |
2nd
place at The Mr. Universe Competition
(Class 1 /
NABBA) |
| -
2004 |
Finalist
/ 5th place at The Mr. Universe Competition
(Class
1 / NABBA) |
| -
2004 |
7th
place in World Championships
(Class 1 / NABBA) |
| -
1993 |
Best
Athlete (awarded by the Croatian sports
association "Ban
Jelacic") |
| -
1993 |
First
Class Athlete of Croatia (status granted by
the
Croatian Olympic Committee) |
| -
1993 |
1st
place in European Championships
(+95 kg / ILBB) |
| -
1993 |
3rd
place in World Cup
(+95 kg / ILBB) |
| -
1991 |
The
Best Bodybuilder in 1991 (awarded by
the Croatian
Body Building Association) |
| -
1991 |
Best
Athlete (awarded by the Croatian sports
association "Ban
Jelacic") |
| -
1991 |
2nd
place in European Championships
(+95 kg / ILBB) |
| -
1991 |
3rd
place in European Championships
(+95 kg / WPF) |
While engaged
in his personal, professional athletic pursuits, Neven served
in various community environments as Head Trainer, Manager, Director
and Owner while participating as a Member of the Board of
Directors
of numerous sports, fitness, and recreation centers in Croatia.
In this capacity, he trained many individuals and teams,
some of whom won many Olympic, World and European medals under
his expert
direction.
After winning
his first European medal in bodybuilding (1991), Neven brought
his expertise to the citizens of Croatia through the media.
Throughout 1991
and 1992, Neven actively participated as a featured columnist in
numerous Croatian magazines intended primarily for women. His columns
focused on weight control techniques, preventing cellulite, exercises
for critical parts of the woman's body, aerobic and resistance
training, training at home and at work, nutritional programs and
diets and comparisons between popular training equipment and fitness
centers.
Neven broadened
his reach through public radio where he often co-hosted and edited
over 80 broadcasts with an emphasis on sports, exercise and nutrition.
He expanded his influence further through Croatia's National Television
network (HRT Croatian Radio Television) and its independent television
network (OTV Open Television). Neven's production and editorial
contributions provided the general public with valuable and popular
programs on proper nutrition, sports, sport and fitness equipment,
and living a healthy lifestyle. Body Fitness (HRT) and Beautiful
Body by Neven Corak (OTV) ran from 1994 to 1997, before focusing
his efforts on other business ventures.
Additionally,
he had a major role in the 1994 production of the movie "NAUSIKAJA",
performed in theatrical productions and many television commercials,
sketches and musical spots.
In addition to
his many publications, Neven has authored and published eight books
recognized as must-reads for those interested in bodybuilding,
fitness and nutrition:
