The road to excellence: the 10 most famous bodybuilders
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Bodybuilders and bodybuilders withdrew their passion for sports to a new stage and were able to perfect their body, making of it almost the ideal, on which the Greek sculptors were equal, sculpting their ancient masterpieces.
We represent the top ten most famous bodybuilders.
Eugene Sandov
Many historians believe that the reveler of modern bodybuilding is Eugene Sandov. He began his career in the arena of the circus, as a strong man, then, in 1893, went to America, focused on the performances and propaganda of his methods of development of muscles. In 1897, Sandov moved to England, where he built one of the first sports halls, and in 1901 organized the world's first beauty contest among athletes.
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Charles Atlas
In 1904, he emigrated from Italy to the United States, where he achieved unprecedented successes, creating his own program of physical exercises to improve the body. According to Atlas, he tried many methods aimed at building his own body, but he could not achieve the desired result, therefore he undertook the development of his own exercises. In 1921, Charles Atlas was named "the most fully developed person in the world".
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John Grimek
Career John Grimek began in 1936 at the Olympic Games, where he represented the United States as a weightlifter. Contemporaries, also engaged in bodybuilding, were inferior to Grimek, who was beyond competition. In 1939, he won the "York Perfect Man" competition, and then won the "Mr. America" contest two years in a row, making history the only person who managed to win this contest twice. Even in the declining years, at the age of 60, Grimek could raise more than 180 kilograms.
Steve Reeves
In 1946, Reeves's star career began - he won the "Mister Pacific Coast" competition, followed by further victories: 1947 - "Mr. West America", in the same year won the "Mr. America" contest, and then received the title "Mr. Universe" in 1950. Unlike his colleagues, Steve Reeves did not build a career in the world of professional bodybuilding, but he achieved success in the movies, which was promoted by his attractive appearance and athletic build. The most famous role of Reeves was the role of Hercules in the movie of the same name. Sunset movie career Reeves came in 1960. He was forced to leave for rest because of the shoulder injuries received on the shooting of the film "The Last Days of Pompeii".
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Even as a boy, Iron Arnie, decided that he would become the most famous bodybuilder in the world. And so it happened. In 1966, Schwarzenegger wins his first title at the "Mr. Universe" contest, although it does not occupy the first place, but the second, losing to Shet Yorkton from the United States. In 1970, Arnold finally won the "Mr. Olympia" in New York. Further victories in his career were the result of hard work and hard work. In 180, Schwarzenegger completes a successful career as a bodybuilder and plunges headlong into the world of cinema. The role of Conan in the film "Conan the Barbarian" brings him success, and after the main roles in the tapes "Remember All" and "Terminator", the charming rolling finally conquers the hearts of the audience.
Lu Ferrigno
If Arnold Schwarzenegger is the most famous modern bodybuilder, then Lou Ferrigno breathes his neck. Lu Ferrigno can be called strong not only physically, but also psychologically, as a child, he lost 85% of the hearing due to an infectious disease, which became a target for ridicule among other children. Bodybuilding activities have become for Ferrinho a way to combat bullying. He idolized Steve Reeves and sought to achieve the same results. After graduating from a secondary school in 1971, Lou began to win prizes in bodybuilding contests: he became the absolute champion of Mr. Universes and received the title "Mr. America". In 1977, the children's dream Ferrigno and turns into the Hulk in the movie "The Incredible Hulk."
Rachel McLeish
Fame came to Rachel at the age of 26, when she won the first place in the Miss Olympia competition in 1980. Despite her body, Rachel looked very feminine and thanks to this many women followed her example and female bodybuilding ceased to be an exclusively male sport. In 1985, McLeish appeared in the film "Rocking Iron II: Women", after which she also appeared in several films.
Li Labrada
Winner of numerous awards. Lee's debut as a bodybuilder took place in 1982 at the Texas Collegiate Championships, where he won first place. In 1985, he achieved even greater results by winning the "Mr. Universe" contest, and the following year he won a prize at the "Night of Champions" competition. Labrada is known not only for her achievements in the world of bodybuilding, but also because she has a very symmetrical physique.
Bev Francis
She is a real Australian legend. Even in her teens, Bev achieved considerable success in the shot put, and, as the bodybuilder herself admits, it was this hobby that influenced her future destiny. She received the title of "The strongest woman in history" and became the owner of six world titles in powerlifting.
Ronnie Coleman
On account of Coleman's 26 wins as a professional bodybuilder of the International Bodybuilding Federation - a record number. Eight of them he won at the competition "Mr. Olympia." Coleman's career began unexpectedly for him. Once the coach in the gym, where he was engaged, offered him a free subscription in exchange for participating in the tournament. Ronnie gave his consent, and then you already know yourself.