Every good legacy has to come to a close one day and a new chapter has to begin in the icon?s life. The?bodybuilding world has also witnessed several veteran bodybuilders retiring, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Dorian Yates. The present era of bodybuilding is also going to witness the departure of a legendary IFBB coach and bodybuilder. Iain Valliere is a Canadian bodybuilding coach, and he recently won the 2023 Toronto Pro which gave him a ticket to the 2023 Olympia, is going to retire.

His tearful announcement on his YouTube channel shocked the bodybuilding world. While speaking about his long awaited decision, Valliere became teary-eyed. This decision will not only affect him but Chris Bumstead as well.

Ian Valliere cries while announcing his departure

The end of an era is very close because Canadian Men?s Open bodybuilder?Iain Valliere announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding at the age of 32. Valliere?s difficult decision to retire was taken after a lot of contemplation over one year.

He confessed in the video, ?We are here to announce my departure from the competitive stage of bodybuilding.? The Toronto Pro 2023 winner further said, ?I was still winning shows and it really wasn?t making me excited anymore.?

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Since the bodybuilder won the Toronto Pro he had a direct ticket to the Olympias this year. Unfortunately, he declared with tears in his eyes, ?The idea of competing in this year?s Olympia really didn?t make me excited anymore.? Valliere further explains in the video that since he has been competing for over a decade and has done 30 shows he feels that he has ventured this field to the fullest. He has won six shows and also become top 10 at the Olympia a lot of times so Valliere wants to move on to a new chapter. However, this news affects Chris Bumstead as well who was coached by Valliere.

Chris Bumstead has a hard time with his own career and Ian?s announcement

Bumstead?was in a turbulent situation ahead of his?5th victory in the 2023 Olympias. Only a few days ago the athlete shocked the bodybuilding world with his retirement plans. While he announced his own plans, he got to know about other news from his coach and mentor.

After one year of parting ways with CBum, Valliere announced his own retirement. This news directly affected Chris and he left a heartwarming note for his brother-in-law. Iain Valliere had taken to Instagram to announce the news of his retirement and added an incredible collage of his whole career in a picture.

The caption was nothing bold like a letter but had strong and short words written down. Valliere only wrote, ?END OF AN ERA??and after that, he uploaded a YouTube video as well. Before CBum went into the mentorship of Hany Rambod, he was coached by his brother-in-law. So Chris wrote a heartfelt note reading,??Wouldn?t be where I am or who I am without you brother. Proud of your career and this decision?

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Iain Valliere might have retired and CBum is also contemplating the next move but in this bittersweet decision, one thing is constant. The end of an era is definitely going to bring the start of a new legendary chapter in their lives.?