Ronnie Coleman, a name known to everyone in and outside of bodybuilding.

Coleman is simply a legend.

To this day, he holds the record of having won the Mr. Olympia 8 times in the open class – together with Lee Haney.

What is remarkable is that he won these titles consecutively from 1998 to 2005.

In 2001, Coleman also secured victory at the Arnold Classic, one of the most prestigious competitions in strength sports.

The Competitive Career of Ronnie Coleman

In 2006, he was defeated for the first time in history by Jay Cutler.

Coleman retired in 2007. After losing to Cutler the previous year, he was determined to win the Mr. Olympia title again. But Cutler defended his title and Coleman finished fourth - his last competition.

After each Mr. Olympia, Coleman took a three-month break from training to fully recover. Only then did he begin preparing for the next competition.

Coleman's Path to Bodybuilding Stardom

Ronnie Coleman was born in the USA in 1964.

During his time in college, he received an athletic scholarship and completed his bachelor's degree in accounting.

He was always very interested in sports and played for his university's football team. In addition to his career in bodybuilding, he worked as a police officer in Texas.

His Legendary Training and the Consequences

Coleman was known for his hard training - strength training at the highest level. Squats with 300 kg and leg presses with 1000 kg were standard for him. He motivated himself with his own iconic sayings such as "Yeah, Buddy!" or "Lightweight Baby!", which still have cult status in the fitness scene today.

But the intensive training left its mark.

Several operations on his back - some of which resulted in complications - have meant that he can no longer walk without aids. Knee injuries and thrombosis have also taken a toll on his health. Today, Coleman can only cover short distances with crutches and otherwise relies on a wheelchair.

Ronnie Coleman's Life After his Career

He now lives with his wife and four daughters on a ranch in Arlington, Texas.

Although he is no longer actively involved in competitive bodybuilding, Coleman remains involved in the sport, regularly appearing at events and continuing to inspire bodybuilding fans worldwide.

After the end of his career, he founded his own supplement brand, the “Ronnie Coleman Signature Series”.

His legacy lives on and his influence on the IFBB, the NPC and strength sports as a whole is undeniable.

Achievements:

• IFBB Mr. Olympia (1998–2005)

• IFBB Arnold Classic (2001)

• IFBB Night of Champions (1998)

• IFBB World Pro Championships (1999, 2000)

• IFBB Canada ProCup (1995, 1996)

• IFBB Grand Prix Russia (1997, 2003, 2004)

• IFBB Toronto Pro Invitational (1998)

• IFBB Grand Prix Finland (1998)

• IFBB Grand Prix Germany (1998)

• IFBB Grand Prix England (1999, 2000, 2004)

• IFBB New Zealand Grand Prix (2001)

• IFBB Grand Prix Holland (2002, 2004)

• IFBB World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships (1991) Pro Card Win