Ronnie Coleman

Professional Bodybuilder, Entrepreneur

American Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Bodybuilder, Entrepreneur
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth13/05/1964
Age62 years
BirthplaceMonroe, Louisiana

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRonald Dean Coleman
Nickname(s)
  • The King
  • Big Arm
  • Big Ron

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight150 Kg (330 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBald
Body Measurements
Chest60 Inches
Waist36 Inches
Biceps24 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityGrambling State University
DegreeB.Sc. in Accounting

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Dates
  • 28/12/2007 (First Wife: Rouaida Christine Achkar)
  • 11/04/2016 (Second Wife: Susan Williamson)

Family

FatherJessie Coleman
MotherJessie Benton Coleman
Spouse
  • Rouaida Christine Achkar
  • Susan Williamson
Children
  • Jamilleah Coleman
  • Valencia Daniel Coleman
  • 2 more daughters (names not public)

Career

Debut FilmRonnie Coleman: The First Training Video (1998) as Himself
Awards and Achievements
  • 1990: Mr. Texas – 1st & Overall
  • 1991: World Amateur Championships – 1st (Pro Card)
  • 1995: Canada Pro Cup – 1st
  • 1996: Canada Pro Cup – 1st
  • 1997: Grand Prix – 1st
  • 1998: Toronto Invitational – 1st, Mr. Olympia – 1st, Grand Prix Finland – 1st
  • 1999: Mr. Olympia – 1st, World Pro Championships – 1st, Grand Prix England – 1st
  • 2000: Mr. Brody Langley – 1st, Grand Prix England – 1st, World Pro Championships – 1st, Mr. Olympia – 1st
  • 2001: Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic – 1st, Mr. Olympia – 1st, New Zealand Grand Prix – 1st
  • 2002: Mr. Olympia – 1st, Grand Prix Holland – 1st
  • 2003: Mr. Olympia – 1st, Grand Prix Russia – 1st
  • 2004: Mr. Olympia – 1st, Grand Prix England – 1st, Grand Prix Holland – 1st, Grand Prix Russia – 1st
  • 2005: Mr. Olympia – 1st
Professional Titles26 IFBB professional titles
Mr. Olympia Titles8 consecutive titles (1998-2005), tied with Lee Haney for all-time record
Notable Strength RecordsLeg 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

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.
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