60-YO Bodybuilding Veteran Reveals the Story Behind His Ferocious Nickname ?Dragonslayer?: ?Thought That Was a Silly Name?

Several athletes emerged from the IFBB domain as pros, however, only a few derived and were recognized by nicknames particular to their finesse. Similarly, former athlete, Rich Gaspari was also awarded with one during his prime, Dragonslayer. Therefore, in a recent Instagram post, the iconic story behind getting and accepting the nickname was shared by the icon himself.?

Gaspari let out that initially, he didn?t like the nickname, and barely understood its true meaning. Yet, over time, he learned what it means and absolutely related to it while revealing who actually gifted him with the alias.?

Rich Gaspari shares his Dragonslayer journey

As per the source, the 60-year-old athlete featured in an intriguing video shared by the official page of his supplement company, Gaspari Nutrition. With the aim of imparting motivation and encouragement to his followers and enthusiasts, he narrated his illustrious career which got him the nickname.?

However, he claimed that his initial reaction to it wasn?t ideal. ?When I competed in bodybuilding? I was given the name the Dragonslayer by a writer, Jeff Iverson. Now I thought that was a silly name and I said, what is a dragonslayer?? he disclosed. Later on, he learned what it actually meant and felt it aligned with his persona.?

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A dragonslayer ?is someone that can beat all odds, can make the impossible possible.? ?Recalling his bodybuilding journey, he revealed that he was discouraged initially, that he would never make it pro. Regardless, he emerged as an Arnold Classic champion, and a three-time Mr. Olympia runner-up, after going pro at the mere age of 20 years. Yet, that was not the end for Gaspari as he only aspired to a greater future from there on.?

Rich Gaspari is proud of how life turned out

While the America pro had a successful journey to achieving what he?d envisioned, he hopes the same for his fans. He emphasized the kind of mental focus he had which helped him triumph over other competitors who were visibly stronger than him. That?s not all, even after years of retirement, the same dedication has kept the athlete thriving in life.?

?Years later, I am now a successful businessman, owning a supplement company and?staying as a Dragonslayer, doing what most people think is impossible possible,? the star athlete told. Hence, he asked his fans if they are striving to do the same, ?being positive? and mentally focused to succeed in life like the Dragonslayer.?

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Gaspari is now hailed as the world?s richest bodybuilder, beginning his career from scratch, powering through criticism from others. However, currently, the athlete criticizes the spiraling state of modern bodybuilders. Although, taking tips from the original Dragonslayer might be beneficial for the upcoming athletes.?