Jim Mansion, the President of the IFBB Pro League, is one of the biggest names in the world of bodybuilding. He has several titles under his belt and is a crucial member of the Mr. Olympia championship. The legend who is regarded as a true pioneer of the sport, turned 80 years old on 17th February 2024.

Well, for an eighty-year-old, he sure has been working tremendously hard to keep up with an exceptionally fit physique. The entire fitness community and the official pages of several competitive bodybuilding shows came together to wish him well on his birthday.

Olympia LLC’s wish for Jim Manion

The official Instagram page of the prestigious Mr. Olympia championship took to their wall and shared a current picture of Jim Manion on the occasion of his birthday. It was a picture of him in the gym, effortlessly flexing his arms, clicked by the National Physique Committee, which is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization.

Honoring their key member on his birthday, they wrote, “Does this look like 80 years old to you? Please join us in wishing IFBB Pro League President Jim Manion a happy 80th birthday!!” Well, there is simply no argument to make when people say Jim Manion is one of the most hardworking athletes in the history of the sport.

His present physique is indeed a standing testament to it. The entire fitness community was mesmerized looking at the perfectly crafted body of the legend. Moreover, there were not just wishes. The post was also showered with compliments from the bodybuilding fraternity.

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The fitness community left impressed by Jim Manion

The bodybuilding world came together to admire the idol of the fitness world. They left comments like, “Jim, you look incredible mate 💪💪💪💪👏” and “God damn that’s impressive”, complimenting his physique. One of them, showing their respect for him, commented, “Inspiration 💯”. Being a pioneer in the evolution of bodybuilding, he is a representation of the Golden era of bodybuilding. 

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Stressing the point, one wrote, “Old school bodybuilding is key to age management. Prez is wearing it well🙏♥🤛”. Another fan wished him on his birthday with Mr. Olympia’s page, commenting, “Ageless & awesome Jim!! Leading by example!! HAPPY BIG 8-0 BIRTHDAY and wishing Big Jim many happy & healthy returns of the day!!” 

Despite all the allegations that were made against him, hard work shuts everything else out. With his unwavering determination to stick to his passion, he has once again managed to restore his name. What are your thoughts on Jim Manion? Let us know in the comments section below!