GOAT Ronnie Coleman Recalls Thinking He Would Never Win Mr. Olympia Until He Took Home 8 Sandow Trophies in a Row

The sport of bodybuilding boasts of some iconic athletes that dominated the coveted stage with their incredible feats. One such name is Ronnie Coleman. He is the holder of eight Mr. Olympia titles which is the most wins, sharing with the one and only Lee Haney. In an interview with 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up Derek Lansford, The King candidly shared his perception about winning the trophy.

Coleman revealed that he never hoped to get one someday and only used to look at the trophy from a distance. Notably, Coleman hails from a small town in Bastrop, Louisiana, and never anticipated becoming the GOAT. Even though he used to admire fitness a lot, little did he know that one day the sport will be synonymous with his name.

Ronnie Coleman relives his difficult beginnings

On April 11, 2023, The King appeared in an interview with the Mr. Olympia competitor where they were having a candid chat about how Lansford felt after knowing the winner. As the bodybuilder shared that he was just standing around a corner to watch the trophy, and wanted to hold it, Coleman could relate with Lansford.

Significantly, after making a debut on the Mr. Olympi stage in 1992, it took The King six years to engrave his name on the trophy. At that time, he never hoped to win the title as he shared, “My goal back then was to always place in the top five, and I never ever ever thought I’ll win Mr. Olympia. And when it happened, it shocked me, blew me away.”

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In 1998, Coleman won his first title, and the rest is history. He always adored the trophy and worked very hard for it. As the IFBB pro stated, “I never thought I’d win, but just looking backstage…I’m like, man, that’d be real cool if I could ever win one. But I know it ain’t gonna happen, but it’s nice just to look at them.”

Coleman’s journey from a delivery boy to becoming The King

Hailing from a humble background, the legend had to work as a part-time delivery boy at a food chain to make ends meet. Later he worked at a restaurant and then as a police officer. But what he stuck on to always, was hitting the gym every day no matter what. And that dedication had to pay off, not immediately, but definitely.

After doing some self-training, Coleman made several attempts to win a coveted trophy, and his physique and unmatched potential caught the eye of Flex Wheeler. Later the Sultan of Symmetry introduced him to a famous trainer who ultimately helped him reach his goal. It’s spine-chilling to think of someone who won eight titles and used to get through to the first five only. Don’t you think he can be called as the GOAT of bodybuilding?

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