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Franco Columbu (Bodybuilder) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Francesco Maria Columbu is an Italian bodybuilder, powerlifter, actress, author, producer and registered orthopedic physician. Originally a boxer, Columbu won the Mr. Olympia Award in 1976 and 1981, and competed in the first Strongest Man in the World in 1977, where he placed fifth. He also has an acting career and is the author of numerous books on fitness and nutrition. Columbu was introduced to the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2001 and received the Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
NicknameThe Sardinian Strongman
BornAugust 07, 1941, Ollolai, Sardinia, Nuoro, Italy
DiedAugust 30, 2019, San Teodoro, Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
Height5 ft 5 in (165.1 cm)
WeightContest: 185 lbs (83.91 kg)
Best winIFBB Mr. Olympia, 1976, 1981
PredecessorArnold Schwarzenegger (1975, 1980)
SuccessorFrank Zane (1977), Chris Dickerson (1982)
ActiveRetired after 1981 Mr. Olympia

About Franco Columbu

Bodybuilder Franco Columbu was born in Ollolai, Italy on August 7, 1941. He dies at the age of 78, on August 30, 2019.

He was a two-time Mr. Olympia and a five-foot-five bodybuilder who competed in the World's Strongest Man and played the future terminator in"The Terminator".

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Franco Columbu before becoming famous

Franco Columbu was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1941 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He used to be an amateur boxer before getting into bodybuilding.

Achievement of Franco Columbu

He was told he would never walk again after suffering a horrible leg injury in the 1977 World's Strongest Man refrigerator race, but he fought back to win Mr. Olympia in 1981.

Franco Columbu's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in Ollolai, Sardinian town.

Franco Columbu on Social Media

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Franco Columbu Collabed with

Movie Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger won Mr. Olympia the year before both of Columbu's victories. He co-starred alongside Movie Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the films"Conan the Barbarian" and"The Terminator".

Franco Columbu Income & Net worth

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Franco Columbu Height and Weight

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Latest information about Franco Columbu updated on March 19 2023.