Ronnie Dean Coleman is an American professional bodybuilder who holds eight straight wins
as Mr. Olympia, a record career total that he shares with Lee Haney.
Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the
record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26.
He broke the previous record in Moscow on November 5, 2004.
Biography Ronnie Coleman graduated cum laude from Grambling
State University in 1986 with a BSc in accounting.
While attending university, Coleman played football as a middle linebacker with the GSU
Tigers under coach Eddie Robinson.
After graduation, Coleman became a police officer in Arlington, Texas.
He served as an officer from 1989 to 2000 and as a reserve officer until 2003.
Coleman's fellow officer Gustavo Arlotta suggested he attend the Metroflex gym, owned by amateur
bodybuilder Brian Dobson.
Dobson offered Coleman a free lifetime membership if he would allow him to train Coleman for
the upcoming Mr. Texas bodybuilding competition that year.
After training for the upcoming event of Mr. Texas, Coleman won first place in both the
heavyweight and overall categories.
He also defeated the man who trained him, Dobson.
Coleman won his first competition as a professional—the Canada Pro Cup in 1995.
The following year he won the contest again.
Followed by a first place win in 1997, The Russian Grand Prix.
Coleman's success as a professional bodybuilder has led to many product endorsements and other
opportunities in his career.
Due to his bodybuilding profession, Coleman has visited Brazil, China, and Australia.
Coleman also makes many guest appearances at gym openings all around the United States.
Coleman has also made training videos, The Unbelievable, The Cost of Redemption and On
the Road.
In these videos, Coleman gives tips for more experienced weightlifters, while warning against
overexertion and improper form.
When training, Coleman prefers to use free weights rather than machines in order to maximize
his flexibility and range of motion.
He lifts weights four days per week, having cut down due to touring and competing at fewer
events.
Coleman supports the Inner City Games, an organization that 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 would compete in the 2010 Mr.
Olympia competition.
Coleman also indicated that he would not participate in the 2009 Mr. Olympia competition for lack
of preparation time.
However, he did not compete in the 2010 edition of Mr. Olympia.
In 2011, he launched Ronnie Coleman Nutrition, a company that provides sports nutrition and
wellness products for bodybuilders and other athletes.
Personal life Coleman is a Christian.
In December 2011 he underwent spinal surgery, from which he made a rapid and full recovery.
In 2009 Coleman was arrested for impersonating a police officer notwithstanding the fact
that he had served as a police officer until 2003.
Bodybuilding titles 1990 Mr. Texas
1991 World Amateur Championships 1995 Canada Pro Cup
1996 Canada Pro Cup bh 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. Brody Langley 2000 Grand Prix England
2000 World Pro Championships 2000 Mr. Olympia
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
2006 Grand Prix Austria – IFBB, 2nd 2006 Grand Prix Holland – IFBB, 2nd
2006 Grand Prix Romania – IFBB, 2nd 2006 Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 2nd
2007 Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 4th See also
List of male professional bodybuilders References
External links Official website
Ronnie Coleman Nutrition MuscleSport Mag article on comeback during
radio interview Ronnie Coleman's supplement brand 'Ronnie
Cole Signature Series' Ronnie Coleman's profile on Bodybuilding.com