Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Bodybuilder, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Monroe, Louisiana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ronald Dean Coleman |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 150 Kg (330 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Bald | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Grambling State University |
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| Degree | B.Sc. in Accounting |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Jessie Coleman |
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| Mother | Jessie Benton Coleman |
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Career
| Debut Film | Ronnie Coleman: The First Training Video (1998) as Himself |
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| Awards and Achievements |
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| Professional Titles | 26 IFBB professional titles |
| Mr. Olympia Titles | 8 consecutive titles (1998-2005), tied with Lee Haney for all-time record |
| Notable Strength Records | Leg press over 2300 lbs, 200 lb dumbbell bench press for 12 reps, 225 lb barbell curls for 8 reps, 315 lb seated shoulder press for 12 reps, 500 lb bench press for 5 reps |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ronniecoleman8/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RonnieColeman08 | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@UCly3G2YO3O0Bu3IA8c6WiqQ |
| https://twitter.com/BigRonColeman |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ronnie played as a middle blocker for the Grambling State Tigers during college. | |
| 2. After graduation, he worked at Domino's Pizza due to difficulty finding an accounting job, eating complimentary pizza daily. | |
| 3. Served as a police officer from 1989 to 2000, and as a reserve officer until 2003. | |
| 4. Encouraged by a fellow officer, he trained at Metroflex gym, leading to his first competitions. | |
| 5. He won the heavyweight and overall categories at the 1990 Mr. Texas bodybuilding competition. | |
| 6. His first professional competition was the Canada Pro Cup in 1995, which he won. | |
| 7. He held the Mr. Olympia title from 1998 to 2005, tying with Lee Haney for the highest victories. | |
| 8. His competitive journey included several placements at Mr. Olympia from 1992 to 1997 before winning. | |
| 9. After retiring, he faced challenges walking unaided after numerous surgeries since 2007, totaling 13 surgeries. | |
| 10. He suffered a devastating herniated disc injury while deadlifting 600 lbs in competition. | |
| 11. After bodybuilding, he launched a business selling his own line of bodybuilding products. | |
| 12. His famous catchphrases include 'Yeah buddy!' and 'Light weight baby!' | |
| 13. Served as a police officer in Arlington, Texas from 1989 to 2000, and as a reserve officer until 2003. |