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About Franco
Born:
August 7, 1941
Birthplace:
Ollolai, Sardinia, ITALY
Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nickname:
The Sardinian Strongman
Height:
5' 5" (165 cm)
Weight:
185 lbs (84 kg)
Mr. & Masters Olympia Results
1972 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 5th
1973 - IFBB Mr. Olympia : 2nd
1974
- IFBB Mr. Olympia
: 1st (LightWeight)
1975
- IFBB Mr. Olympia : 1st (LightWeight)
1976 - IFBB
Mr. Olympia : 1st
1981 -
IFBB Mr. Olympia : 1st
Titles
Won
1968
- NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular)
1969
- IFBB Mr. Europe
(Medium)
1969
- IFBB Mr. Universe
(Short)
1969
- NABBA Mr. Universe
(Short)
1969
- NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular)
1970
- IFBB Mr. Europe
1970
- AAU Mr. World (Pro
Short)
1970
- IFBB Mr. Universe
1971
- IFBB Mr. World
1974
- IFBB Mr. Olympia (LightWeight)
1975
- IFBB Mr. Olympia (LightWeight)
1976 - IFBB
Mr. Olympia
1981 -
IFBB Mr. Olympia
Born
in Sardinia, Franco Columbu first engaged in the sport of
boxing. He
met Arnold in Munich in 1965 and was henceforth forever
stamped as Schwarzenegger’s sidekick. In 1969, he followed
the Oak to California and they became bodybuilding’s main
duo, but all friendship ceased whenever they were vying for
the same title, although Columbu never beat Schwarzenegger.
Columbu
won the 1970 IFBB Mr. Europe and IFBB Mr. Universe titles, the
1971 IFBB Mr. World, and later took the lightweight class at
the 1974 and 1975 IFBB Mr. Olympia before winning the overall
in 1976.
In
1977, Columbu broke his left leg while grappling with a
refrigerator during the World’s Strongest Man contest. However, this Sardinian refused to be canned
- with
phenomenal fortitude, he began a rehab program using his
skills as a chiropractor and, after Schwarzenegger’s 1980
IFBB Mr. Olympia comeback victory in Sydney, Columbu made his
own comeback by taking the 1981 IFBB Mr. Olympia title. It
would be his final competition.
Columbu
zoomed fast-forward along the pioneer’s path that Jack
Delinger braved for shorter men in the 1940s. Known for his
incredible deadlift ability and for the horizontal crease in
his pecs, Columbu transferred the knockout punch he perfected
in his boxing days in Italy to the dais of muscle and became a
bodybuilder who, by anybody’s standards, looked strong.
Columbu has appeared in movies
as "Ancient Warririos", "Beretta's Island", "Pumping
Iron", "The Terminator", "Conan the Barbarian"
and the most recent "Dreamland",
written some training books, has his own website, and is CEO
of Eclipse Entertainment Group Inc.
Franco Columbu Store Online - Franco Columbu Mr. Olympia Knit
Shirts, Autographed Photos, and Posters. Choose from a selection of
photos or posters that Franco will autograph for you!
1970 IFBB Mr. Europe & 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe -
In the Short Class, Franco out-muscled his main rival,
Europe’s Mr. Abdominals, Pierre Vandensteen from Belgium.
The fantastic, rock hard and symmetrical physique of
Giuseppe Deiana of Holland could only make 3rd place...
2009 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award -
Franco Columbu receives the Arnold Classic Lifetime
Achievement Award presented by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Hall of Fame 2001 IFBB: Franco Columbu -
We are
honored to celebrate with you the enduring achievements of those who
truly made a memorable and lasting impact on our sport. By Joe
Weider.
The Bodybuilder's Nutrition Book - Dr. Franco Columbu,
well-known expert on nutrition and kinesiology, not to mention
two-time Mr. Olympia, presents the most successful strategies and
diet plans for achieving a superior physique.
Dreamland: La Terra dei Sogni - Dreamland, it is the last
movie of Franco Columbu. Directed by Sandro Ravagnani. Cast: Ivano
De Cristofaro, Tony Sperandeo, Marco Balestri. Dreamland, is the 1st
movie of a trilogy. "Il Giorno Dopo" it's already in production.