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| 6 bodybuilders with unique achievements – what are their achievements? |
Bodybuilding has gained widespread popularity around the world, thanks to legendary athletes who are famous for their unique achievements. The great bodybuilders of the planet have made an invaluable contribution to the development and popularization of this sport.
1. Lee Haney
The legendary American bodybuilder Lee Haney became famous for being the champion of the “Mr. Olympia” tournament for eight years in a row (from 1984 to 1991).
In addition, there were 9 more victories in other prestigious competitions. At his very first competition, 19-year-old Haney won the Mr. America title among teenagers. Many connoisseurs and connoisseurs argue that Lee Haley at the peak of his career had the most harmonious and proportional body. Having conquered the last Olympia at the age of 32, he left bodybuilding to go into business.
2. Sean Roden
Professional bodybuilder Sean Roden was born in 1975 in Kingston, Jamaica. He won five victories in 16 years of participation in many prestigious competitions and was nicknamed “Flexible Robot” for “the symbiosis of the plasticity of the body with the rigidity of steel.”
Rodin’s unique achievement is considered the title “Mr. Olympia”, which he received in 2018 at the age of 43, becoming the oldest winner of this competition. Then in 2019, the tournament website reported that Sean Roden had been suspended from the tournament for all subsequent years due to a crime scandal. He was accused of rape. However, Rodin said he plans to compete at Mr. Olympia in December 2020, but he was never allowed to participate.
3. Eddie Elwood
The renowned English bodybuilder and strongman Eddie Elwood is a five-time
Mr. Universe title holder (1997-2001) among professionals and a four-time winner of the “England’s Strongest Man” tournament (2003-2005). At 19, he won the first junior bodybuilding competition. Over the next 19 years, he multiplied his successes. Then, after finishing his career as a bodybuilder, Eddie Elwood devoted himself to strength competition. He is now 56 years old.
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger
One of the most famous bodybuilders on the planet can be considered the five-time winner of the “Mr. Universe” tournament and the seven-time “Mr. Olympia” Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He is also the youngest holder of these titles. In 1988, Schwarzenegger organized his own sports show “Arnold Classic”, which is held every year. He is also a famous actor who has starred in many iconic films. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s contribution to the promotion of world bodybuilding can be considered the most significant.
5. Ronnie Coleman
American professional bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman has won 26 victories over his 18-year sports career, participating in many world tournaments.
He became the champion in the Mr. Olympia competition eight times. Coleman is a reserve police officer. He also starred in seven films. Now Ronnie Coleman is 56 years old, he is married and has daughters.
6. Dexter Jackson
51-year-old current professional American bodybuilder Dexter Jackson took part in 81 competitions at various levels from 1985 to 2016. During this time, he won 26 first, 14 second, and 17 third prizes.
The most significant of his victories are considered the title of “Mr. Olympia” in 2008 and the title of the five-time winner of the “Arnold Classic” tournament. Currently, Dexter continues to train. He is married with three sons and a daughter. It was recently announced that Dexter Jackson is retiring from his competitive career after participating in the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition, which is scheduled for the end of December, in case he is not satisfied with the results of the tournament.