Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
NYT > Business·June 29, 2026

Les Mills, a New Zealand Olympian, has passed away at the age of 91. He founded a small gym in Auckland that eventually grew into a worldwide fitness chain. Mills' legacy extends beyond his athletic career to the global fitness empire that bears his name. His impact on the fitness industry will be remembered for years to come.
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