Ronnie Coleman

Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26 wins. He broke the previous record (held by Vince Taylor at 22 wins) in Moscow on November 5, 2004.

Coleman graduated from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1986 with a degree in accounting[citation needed]. While attending Coleman also played football with the GSU Tigers under famous coach Eddie Robinson. After graduation, Coleman became a police officer.

Coleman supports the Inner City Games, an organization that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger co-founded in 1991. He was the recipient of the 2001 Admiral in the Texas Navy Certificate Award from Texas Governor Rick Perry for outstanding achievements in bodybuilding and for the promotion of physical fitness.

On June 30, 2009 on MuscleSport Radio, Coleman stated that he would compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition.Coleman also indicated that he would not participate in the 2009 Mr. Olympia competition for lack of preparation time. On October 10, 2009 at the Northern Territory Fitness & Bodybuilding Titles in Darwin, Australia, Coleman confirmed that he would compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition.


TITLES &COMPETITION OF RONNIE


1990

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1991

Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 4th
USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 14th
World Amateur Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st

1992

Chicago Pro Invitational - IFBB, 11th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 14th
Olympia - IFBB, Did not place

1993

Chicago Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix France - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 6th
Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th

1994

Grand Prix France - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Germany (2) - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 15th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

1995

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix France - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Ukraine - IFBB, 3rd
Houston Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 11th

1996

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, Winner
Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix England - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 5th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, 6th

1997

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix England - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 7th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 9th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th

1998

Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, Winner
Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner
San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd
Toronto Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1999

Grand Prix England - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner
World Pro Championships - IFBB, Winner

2000

Grand Prix England - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner
World Pro Championships - IFBB, Winner

2001

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix New Zealand - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner

2002

Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner
Show of Strength Pro Championship - IFBB, 2nd

2003

Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner

2004

Grand Prix England - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, Winner

2005

Olympia - IFBB, Winner

2006

Grand Prix Austria - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Romania - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, 2nd


2007

Olympia - IFBB, 4th


Ronnie Coleman was married for the first time at the age of 43 to Rouaida Christine Achkar in December 2007. He also has two daughters, Jamilleah and Valencia Daniel. He now works for the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Texas.

Personal Info

Nickname Ronnie Coleman

Birth May 13, 1964 (1964-05-13) (age 46), Bastrop, Louisiana, U.S.

Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

Weight Contest: 305 pounds (138 kg), Off season: 330 pounds (150 kg)

Best win IFBB Mr. Olympia 1998-2005,

Predecessor Dorian Yates

Successor Jay Cutler

Active Since 1990