Ronnie Coleman
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This biography of a living person does not cite any references or sources. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living people that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately. (July 2009) Find sources: (Ronnie Coleman – news, books, scholar) |
| Ronald Dean Coleman | |
 Ronnie Coleman in 2009 |
|
| Personal Info | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Ronnie Coleman |
| Birth | May 13, 1964 , Bastrop, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 5ft 10 inches |
| Weight | Contest: 220-300lbs, Off season: 260-330-lbs[citation needed] |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro-debut | 1991 IFBB World Amateur Championships, 1991 |
| Best win | IFBB Mr. Olympia 1998-2005, |
| Predecessor | Dorian Yates |
| Successor | Jay Cutler |
| Active | Since 1990 |
Ronald Dean "Ronnie" Coleman (born May 13, 1964 in Bastrop, Louisiana) is an American professional bodybuilder who holds the record of eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia, a title he shares with Lee Haney.
Contents |
[edit] Biography
Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26 wins. He broke the previous record (held by Vince Taylor at 22 wins) in Moscow on November 5, 2004.
Coleman graduated from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1986 with a degree in accounting[citation needed]. While attending Coleman also played football with the GSU Tigers under famous coach Eddie Robinson. After graduation, Coleman became a police officer.
Coleman supports the Inner City Games, an organization that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger co-founded in 1991. He was the recipient of the 2001 Admiral in the Texas Navy Certificate Award from Texas Governor Rick Perry for outstanding achievements in bodybuilding and for the promotion of physical fitness.
On June 30, 2009 on MuscleSport Radio, Coleman stated that he will compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition.[citation needed] Coleman also indicated that he will not participate in the 2009 Mr. Olympia competition for lack of preparation time. On October 10, 2009 at the Northern Territory Fitness & Bodybuilding Titles in Darwin, Australia, Coleman confirmed that he will compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition.[citation needed]
[edit] Personal life
Ronnie Coleman was married for the first time at the age of 43 to Rouaida Christine Achkar in December 2007. He also has two daughters, Jamilleah and Valencia Daniel.And now works for the Arlington Police Department in Arlington,Texas.
[edit] Bodybuilding titles
- 1990 Mr. Texas (Heavyweight & Overall)
- 1991 World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
- 1991 Mr.Universe
- 1995 Canada Pro Cup
- 1996 Canada Pro Cup
- 1997 Grand Prix Russia
- 1998 Night of Champions
- 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational
- 1998 Mr. Olympia
- 1998 Grand Prix Finland
- 1998 Grand Prix Germany
- 1999 Mr. Olympia
- 1999 World Pro Championships
- 1999 Grand Prix England
- 2000 Mr. Olympia
- 2000 Grand Prix England
- 2000 World Pro Championships
- 2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
- 2001 Mr. Olympia
- 2001 New Zealand Grand Prix
- 2002 Mr. Olympia
- 2002 Grand Prix Holland
- 2003 Mr. Olympia
- 2003 Grand Prix Russia
- 2004 Mr. Olympia
- 2004 Grand Prix England
- 2004 Grand Prix Holland
- 2004 Grand Prix Russia
- 2005 Mr. Olympia
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
MuscleSport Mag article on comeback during radio interview http://www.musclesportmag.com/2009/06/30/breaking-news-coleman-comeback-confirmed-for-2010/
| Preceded by Dorian Yates |
Mr. Olympia 1998–2005 |
Succeeded by Jay Cutler |
