Ronnie Coleman

"For the American football player, see Ronnie Coleman (American football)"

Infobox bodybuilder
name = Ronald Dean Coleman


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nickname = Ronnie Coleman
birthdate = birth date and age|1964|05|13
birthplace =Bastrop, Louisiana, U.S.
deathdate =
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height = 5 ft. 11 in. (1.80 m)
weight = Contest: 292lb Off season: 330 lb
firstproshow = 1991 IFBB World Amateur Championships
firstproshowyear = 1991
bestwin = IFBB Mr. Olympia 1998-2005, eight consecutive times
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predecessor = Dorian Yates
successor = Jay Cutler
yesorretiredyear = Since 1990

Ronald Dean Coleman (born May 13, 1964 in Bastrop, Louisiana) is a retired American professional bodybuilder who shares the record of eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia, the top award in his sport.

Biography

He is known mainly as "Ronnie Coleman", and he won the Mr. Olympia contest from 1998 to 2005. Coleman is an affiliate of the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) and is signed to an endorsement contract with BSN.

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 Cum Laude from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1986 with a degree in accounting. 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.

Coleman entered the 2006 Mr. Olympia on September 30, 2006 with the purpose of breaking the record of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, which he shares with Lee Haney, but finished second to Jay Cutler. He placed 4th in 2007 and announced his retirement from further Mr. Olympia competitions.

Personal life

Ronnie Coleman was married for the first time at the age of 43to Rouaida Christine Achkar in December 2007. He also has two daughters, Jamilleah and Valencia Daniel.

Bodybuilding philosophy

Coleman's training consists of simple compound movements with mostly heavy free weights and some powerlifting; he also uses machines. He typically trains 6 days a week in the on-season.Fact|date=August 2008

Training videos

* "Ronnie Coleman's First Training Video" features Coleman training after the 1997 Mr. Olympia contest.
* "The Unbelievable" features Coleman's day-to-day activities in preparation for the 2000 Mr. Olympia competition. Some of the feats in this video include: 2x805lb deadlift, 12x200lb dumbbell flat bench press, 5x585lb front squat (free).
* "The Cost of Redemption" features Coleman's 2x800 lb (363 kg) squats, 8x2250 lb (1021 kg) leg press, 5x495 lb (225 kg) bench press and 85 lb (34 kg) alternate curls. Preparation for the 2003 Mr. Olympia.
* "On The Road" features 101 minutes of workout action and 14 minutes of special features - Total running time 115 minutes. Filmed in Australia less than a week after the 2005 Mr. Olympia.
* "Relentless" - Total running time 5 hours 52 minutes. Filmed in Arlington, Texas plus his house and other locations.
* "Invincible" - The first part of this DVD was shot on July 9th and 10th 2007 on Ronnie's final off-season week. This was 12 weeks out from the 2007 Olympia. Then more taping again on September 3rd and 4th, 2007.

Current stats

* Height: 180 cm (5 foot 11 inches)
* Weight: 135 kg (296 lbs) (2004 contest) | 147.5 kg (325 lbs) (off-season)
* Chest: 154 cm(61") (2004 contest)
* Arms: 63 cm (25") (2004 contest)
* waist : 91 cm (36") (2004 contest)
* Thighs: 91 cm (36") (2004 contest)
* calves: 55 cm (22") (2004 contest)

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

See also

* Arnold Classic
* List of male professional bodybuilders

External links

* [http://www.bigroncoleman.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.ronniecoleman.net]