Sergio Oliva
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| Sergio Oliva | |
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| Born | July 4, 1941 Cuba |
Sergio Oliva (born 4 July 1941) sometimes referred to as "The Myth" was one of the first bodybuilders to win the Mr. Olympia competition. He was the only man to ever defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Mr Olympia contest.
In 1961, at the Pan Am Games in Kingston, Jamaica Sergio Oliva escaped from the Castro-controlled Cuba as he, and the entire Cuban weightlifting team were granted asylum.
After arriving in America he struggled to survive. It was said that he worked for some 12 hours a day followed by grueling workouts in the gym.
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[edit] Trivia
- Has served the city of Chicago as a policeman for more than 25 years.
- In 1986, Sergio survived being shot by his then-wife.
- Oliva was renowned for his long muscle bellies and his extremely wide back.
- Oliva was known for his 28 inch waist, 22 inch arms, and 58 inch chest.
[edit] Titles
- AAU Junior Mr America - Most Muscular, 1965
- AAU Mr America - Most Muscular, 1965
- AAU Junior Mr America, 1965
- AAU Junior Mr America - Most Muscular, 1965
- AAU Mr America - Most Muscular, 1966
- IFBB Mr World, 1966
- IFBB Mr. Universe, 1967
- IFBB Mr. Olympia, 1967
- IFBB Mr. Olympia, 1968
- IFBB Mr. Olympia, 1969
- WBBG Mr Galaxy, 1972
- IFBB Mr International, 1973
- WBBG Mr International, 1974
- WBBG Mr. Olympus, 1975
- WBBG Mr. Olympus, 1976
- WABBA World Championships, 1977
- WBBG Mr. Olympus, 1978
- WABBA Pro World Cup, 1980
- WABBA World Championship, 1980
- WABBA Pro World Cup, 1981
[edit] See also
[edit] External link
- SERGIO OLIVA: The Myth! Official Website
| Mr. Olympia | ||
| Preceded by: Larry Scott |
1967-1969 | Succeeded by: Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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