3 Great BodyBuilders
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career in Graz, Austria, with only one thing in view: the Mr. Universe title. The costs to be a member of a sports school were too high, so he equipped his own sports room in the basement of his parent's home. But in 1961 he met Kurt Marnul, the former Mr. Austria. Marnul was impressed of Arnold's body and asked him to train in the Athletic Union in Graz. Arnold began his intense and extensive training.
In 1965 he enlisted in the Austrian army, but to compete in Stuttgart, Arnold had to go A.W.O.L and because of that, he was jailed when he came back. He won the competition in Stuttgart and he was awarded the title Jr. Mr. Europe. By the age of twenty he was named Mr. Germany and Mr. Universe. Later he won many other titles and he decided to try his luck somewhere else. After following some English lessons and after a job as roadworker in Santa Monica, California, he got the offer to play the leading part in the documentary Stay Hungry. The role brought in a Golden Globe Award and meant the start of a spectacular, successful career.
He's married to the American TV-presenter Maria Owings Shriver (in 1986). They have four children: Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger (age 7), Christina Aurelia Schwarzenegger (age 5), Patrick Schwarzenegger (age 3) and Christopher Sergant Schwarzenegger (born: September 27th ,1997). They reside in Pacific Pallasades, California
Some of the vehicles Arnold owns are: Porsche 911 Carrera convertible, Mercedes SL600, El Dorado Biarritz convertible, 4 Hummer Humvees, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Gulfstream III private jet
Arnold owns Oak Productions, Schatzi on Main, World Gym Enterprises, Planet Hollywood, Inc. (major co-owner), and All Star Fitness Products
Some of Arnolds sports and hobbies are: bodybuilding, running, swimming, scuba diving, tennis, skiing, bowling, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, archery, skeet and trapshooting, bicycling, playing pool, traveling, drawing and collecting art.
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Name: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger
Website: www.schwarzenegger.com
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Born: July 30, 1947
Birthplace: Graz, Austria
Height: 6'2"
Off-Season Weight: Around 260 lbs.
Competition Weight: Around 235 lbs.
Arms: 22"
Chest: 57"
Waist: 34"
Thighs: 28.5"
Calves: 20"
Favorite Exercise: Bent-Over Rows
1963 Steirer Hof Competition in Graz, Austria (runner up).
1965 Junior Mr. Europe in Germany
1966 Best-Built Athlete of Europe in Germany
1966 International Powerlifting Championship in Germany
1966 Mr. Europe - amateur in Germany.
1966 NABBA Mr. Universe - amateur in London, England
1967 NABBA Mr. Universe - amateur in London, England
1968 German Powerlifting Championship in Germany
1968 IFBB Mr. International in Tijuana, Mexico
1968 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
1968 IFBB Mr. Universe in Miami, Florida (tall class winner)
1969 IFBB Mr. Universe in New York
1969 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York (2nd place to Sergio Olivia)
1969 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
1969 IFBB Mr. Europe - professional in Germany
1970 NABBA Mr. Universe - professional in London, England
1970 AAU Pro Mr. World in Columbus, Ohio
1970 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
1971 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Paris, France
1972 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Essen, Germany
1973 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia in New York
1975 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Pretoria, South Africa
1980 IFBB Mr. Olympia in Sydney, Australia
Ronnie Coleman
Ronnie was born Ronald Dean Coleman on May 13, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana. His height is 5 feet 11 inches, and he currently lives in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Grambling State College in Louisiana, with a degree in accounting. He lives in Arlington, Texas and works as a police officer. He has been a police officer since 1989.
He was introduced into competition bodybuilding by Brian Dobson, the owner of Arlington's Metro Flex Gym. His first bodybuilding contest was in April 1990, at the Mr. Texas. He won first heavyweight and overall. His contest weight is around 229 pounds, while his offseason weight hovers around 250. He met his girlfriend Vickie Gates, an IFBB pro bodybuilder, in 1992 at a GNC store.
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Name: Ronnie Coleman
Website: www.ronniecoleman.com
Location: Texas
Born: May 13, 1964
Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana
Height: 6'2"
Off-Season Weight: 315 Lbs
Competition Weight: 300 Lbs.
Arms: 22"
Chest: 58"
Waist: 36"
Thighs: 36"
Calves: 22"
1990 Mr. Texas -- 1st Heavyweight & Overall
1990 NPC Nationals -- 3rd Heavyweight
1991 IFBB World Amateur Championships -- 1st Heavyweight
1991 NPC Nationals -- 4th Heavyweight
1993 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro Invitational -- 6th
1993 IFBB Grand Prix Germany -- 6th
1993 IFBB Grand Prix France -- 4th
1993 IFBB Chicago Pro Invitational -- 6th
1994 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 15th
1995 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 11th
1995 IFBB Night of Champions -- 3rd
1995 IFBB Grand Prix Ukraine -- 3rd
1995 IFBB Grand Prix Russia -- 6th
1995 IFBB Grand Prix France -- 4th
1996 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 6th
1996 IFBB Night of Champions -- 2nd
1996 IFBB Grand Prix Spain -- 5th
1996 IFBB Grand Prix Germany -- 5th
1996 IFBB Grand Prix England -- 5th
1997 IFBB San Jose Pro Invitational -- 6th
1997 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 9th
1997 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational -- 3rd
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Spain --7th
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia -- 1st
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary -- 6th
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Germany -- 5th
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Finland -- 3rd
1997 IFBB Grand Prix England -- 5th
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Czech Republic -- 4th
1997 IFBB Arnold Classic -- 4th
1998 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 1st
1999 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 1st
1999 IFBB Joe Weiders Pro World -- 1st
1999 IFBB Grand Prix England -- 1st
2000 IFBB Mr. Olympia -- 1st
2000 Grand Prix England - 1st
2000 JOE WEIDER'S WORLD PRO CUP - 1st
2001 Arnold Classic -- 1st
2001 Mr. Olympia -- 1st
2001 New Zealand Grand Prix -- 1st
2002 Mr. Olympia - 1st
2002 Grand Prix Holland - 1st
2003 Mr. Olympia - 1st
2004 Mr. Olympia - 1st
2005 Mr. Olympia - 1st
2006 Mr. Olympia - 2nd
Lee Haney
Lee Haney has more than 30 years of fitness and nutrition experience with eight consecutive World Bodybuilding Championships to his credit. Over the years, Lee has trained professional athletes and celebrities, serving as a consultant for some of the best nutritional supplement companies in the world and was appointed Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
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Nickname: Total-Lee Awesome
Height: 5′ 11″ (181 cm)
Weight 248 lb (112 kg) (Contest)
260 lb (118 kg) (Off season)
Pro-debut World Pro Championships in Atlantic City 1983
Best win Mr. Olympia 1984–1991
Predecessor: Samir Bannout