Chris Bumstead just made history by claiming the title in the Mr. Olympia Classic Physique category for the fifth time, earlier this month. While Bumstead was basking in the glory of his victory, many were speculating about his retirement and whether he would change divisions in the future.

However, Bumstead earlier announced that he was going to become a father pretty soon and this sent the bodybuilding community into a frenzy. Recently, however, CBum revealed how important being a father was for him compared to winning Mr. Olympia.  

Chris Bumstead talks about the ‘biggest prize’

He recently went to the Dubai Muscle Show and had an interview with Rx Muscle. The interview covered everything from his retirement rumors, Urs Kalecinski who is his competition, and other aspects. The first question, however, was about the new announcement about baby Bumstead.

The host asked, “You are about to become a father, baby Bum. Take me through it, when you first hear, you are going to become a father what goes through your head.” As a new father, anyone would be nervous even if they were the biggest bodybuilding champion in the world. Listening to the question, Bumstead showed his excitement and said that this feeling was greater than winning Olympia titles.

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Bumstead said, “I mean I was grateful that all I felt was excitement and I know my wife Courtney was happy that I felt excited. I found out right at the beginning of my bodybuilding prep. It was greater than any Olympia titles and we are super excited.” Just like he showers compliments on his wife and the soon-to-be mother of his child, even Courtney shares her affection for Bumstead with fans.

Courtney talks about CBum’s perseverance in bodybuilding

In the previous video titled “THE END IS HERE | SHOW DAY FINALE.” Courtney talked about Bumstead’s dedication and said, “He felt his pain physically, emotionally. But he was still able to be like, ‘I’m going to do this head down’. So he was, he was very present even during the pain and it made it like, it made his journey, I feel, so much more special and being able to soak up all the good, all the bad, everything.”

Such encouraging words from a partner are bound to have a positive impact on the bodybuilding pro. They have been through numerous struggles together and now are entering the newest chapter of their lives.

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