Ronnie Coleman: Bodybuilder

Ronnie Coleman, unlike the previous athletes, had a relatively normal upbringing minus being raised by a single mother. He excelled in sports and was always working out in the off season as well as during season. He also got an accounting degree at Grambling State University, but it wasn’t quite what Ronnie wanted in his life and eventually was unemployed and couldn’t find an accounting job once he moved to Texas, from his home town in Louisiana where he originally became unemployed.

Once in Texas, Ronnie had found that the police station in Dallas was hiring and he applied. His physical prowess and college experience got him an instant job. Once Ronnie was in the academy, according to Ron Harris at Goldenmuscles.com, his fellow officers noticed his ridiculous genetic stature in the station weight room and recommended him to meet the owner of Metroplex gym, Brian Dobson, who was in need of a workout partner. Progress that takes years even on drug use, Ronnie achieved in a matter of four months under Brian Dobson’s training. Bench pressing 500 pounds and leg pressing one ton, it was obvious Ronnie was going to be big.

Ronnie dominated the amateur competitions within a year of training and still clean of drug use. Being an underdog in most competitions he left the stage with almost a sure win. Ronnie is extremely significant in his rise to an eight time consecutive Mr. Olympia legend. Only one other bodybuilder has achieved eight wins ever before. In his first Olympia win, in 1998, Ronnie had much to live up to. Every contestant was there to be the successor to the legendary Dorian Yates, who finally stepped down. With much pressure and a surprising amount of ease Ronnie started his legacy of eight wins from 1998-2006 when he decided to step down after he tied for first with the longest lasting record. Ronnie Coleman is an inspiration because he took hold of opportunity and worked extremely hard to make it to the top. In many of his early competitions he was an underdog and came out with jaw dropping results. His titanic form won Mr. Olympia in 2005 at a lean 296 pounds. Ronnie is truly a dedicated figure to aspire and inspire hard work.