Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Height Compared to Average Americans and Other Bodybuilders Like Ronnie Coleman, Franco Columbu

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a multifaceted personality who has shown the world the multitude of things one can achieve with their body. He clinched his first Mr. Olympia title in 1970. Down the lane, the world witnessed several bodybuilders winning the title. And making comparisons is inevitable, especially with someone who is idolized as the greatest.

Arnold, the Terminator is seen widely across the world as a poster model than as a person. He is the ultimate goal for most aspirants in the bodybuilding community. It’s his every fan’s wish that he remains the greatest of all despite upcoming youngsters competing for the title. Such a fan would be keen to know whether he is the tallest too.

Is Arnold Schwarzenegger the tallest bodybuilder?

The ultimate appearance is what is important, even if it is well known that much suffering and sacrifice go into producing the great physiques we see on television or on posters. Unquestionably, height is a huge benefit when it comes to appearance.

The average height of Mr. Olympia winners was 5 feet 7 inches, which is shorter than the height of the typical American man. All of the winners fell at or below the height of the typical American male, with a few exceptions like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, and Ronnie Coleman. Interestingly enough, on the contrary, Arnold’s close friend, Franco Columbu won Mr. Olympia titles in 1976 and 1981, respectively. Notably, he was just 5’4″ in terms of height but his contribution remained immense in making the sport popular along with Arnold.

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In 1970, perhaps the title winner, Arnold had no idea that he would establish a standard that, 50 years later, is still impossible to meet. The top three heights as recorded are The Austrian Oak at 6’2”, Lee Haney at 5’11”, Ronnie Coleman, and a few others at 5’10”.
Considering Arnold; there is no denying that his height gives him a significant advantage and makes him appear more majestic.

A healthy way to touch the sky

Height is a huge factor that not only adds to one’s appearance but is also an important factor to maintain a confident self-image. Many bodybuilders including Arnold, showed neither regrets nor hesitation to consume steroids to enhance their body image. It is a quest for the perfect look that drives them to seek interventions despite their ill effects on the overall health of the body.

The International Federation of Bodybuilding is the regulatory body that oversees the Mr. Olympia competition. It adopted the World Anti-Doping Code in 2003, to keep the sport free of steroids and other banned substances. However, few athletes find ways to stay ahead of tests.

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Studies have shown that roughly 60-80% of people’s height is determined by genetics and the rest depends on environmental factors and childhood nutrition. It includes less sugar and fat and more fruits and vegetables.