The big Ronnie Coleman

RONNIE COLEMAN BIOGRAPHY


Ronald Coleman (born May 13, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana, USA) is an American bodybuilder and a seven-time Mr. Olympia, tying Arnold Schwarzenegger for second place all time - behind Lee Haney. He is known mainly as "Ronnie Coleman", and is regarded as the current leading champion of the sport, and has won the Mr. Olympia contest every year from 1998 to 2004. He used to work as a police officer in Texas, but recently he has given up the job to focus on bodybuilding full time.

He is well-known for his humorous sayings like, "Aint nuttin' but a peanut" and has been widely-applauded for his sense of humor and affection toward his fans. He is also known for his work ethic and intense dedication to the sport of bodybuilding. He is one of the strongest bodybuilders on the professional circuit, being able to deadlift over 800 lb (363 kg) and squat nearly 900 lb (408 kg).

Current Stats

Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 296 lb (134 kg) (contest) 330 lb (150 kg) (off-season)
Arms: 26 in (660 mm)
Chest: 66 in (1676 mm)
Legs: 37 in (940 mm)

Bodybuilding Titles

    * 1990 Mr. Texas (Heavyweight & Overall)
    * 1991 IFBB World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
    * 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia
    * 1998 Mr. Olympia
    * 1999 Mr. Olympia
    * 1999 Joe Weider's Pro World
    * 1999 IFBB Grand Prix England
    * 2000 Mr. Olympia
    * 2000 IFBB Grand Prix England
    * 2000 Joe Weider's Pro World
    * 2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
    * 2001 Mr. Olympia
    * 2001 New Zealand Grand Prix
    * 2002 Mr. Olympia
    * 2002 Grand Prix Holland
    * 2003 Mr. Olympia
    * 2003 Russian Grand Prix
    * 2004 Mr. Olympia