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Sergio Oliva

Full Name: Sergio Oliva

Nickname: The Myth

Nationality: Cuban

Profession: Bodybuilder, Policeman, Actor

Height: 5'10" (177.5cm)

Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg)

Chest Size: 59" (149.86cm)

Waist Size: 27" (68.58cm)

Era: 1960, 1970, 1980

Major Achievements: 1967 Mr. Olympia Winner, 1968 Mr. Olympia Winner Uncontested, 1969 Mr. Olympia Winner

Training Philosophy: Focused on heavy weights and partial movements to avoid injuries.

Favorite Exercises: Antagonistic supersets, various exercises targeting full muscle groups.

Nutrition Philosophy: Ate whatever he wanted, known for enjoying burgers and snacks even pre-contest.

Influences: Bob Gajda

Sergio Oliva

Quote: "I love everything about bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is my life."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1964Mr America - AAU7th
1964Mr America - AAUMost Muscular3rd
1965Mr America - AAU4th
1965Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1965Junior Mr America - AAU2nd
1965Junior Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1966Mr America - AAU2nd
1966Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1966Junior Mr America - AAUWinner
1966Junior Mr America - AAUMost Muscular1st
1966Olympia - IFBB4th
1966Mr World - IFBBOverall Winner
1966Mr World - IFBBTall1st
1967Olympia - IFBBWinner
1967Universe - IFBBOverall Winner
1967Universe - IFBBTall1st
1968Olympia - IFBBWinner
1969Olympia - IFBBWinner
1970Olympia - IFBB2nd
1970Mr World - AAUPro Tall2nd
1971Universe - Pro - NABBATall2nd
1972Mr Galaxy - WBBGWinner
1972Olympia - IFBB2nd
1973Mr International - IFBBMediumDisqualified
1974Mr International - WBBGProfessional1st
1975Olympus - WBBGWinner
1976Olympus - WBBGWinner
1977World Championships - WABBAProfessional1st
1978Olympus - WBBGWinner
1980World Championships - WABBAProfessional1st
1980Pro World Cup - WABBAWinner
1981Pro World Cup - WABBAWinner
1984Olympia - IFBB8th
1985Olympia - IFBB8th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1968FebruaryVol 27, Num 2IronMan
1968MarchVol 9, Num 8Muscle Builder
1968JuneVol 10, Num 1Mr America
1968DecemberNum 17Muscle Training Illustrated
1969MarchVol 10, Num 6Muscle Builder
1970JuneVol 11, Num 5Muscle Builder
1971AprilVol 2, Num 11Peak Muscle Maker
1978JanuaryVol 1, Num 7Bodybuilding World
1978MayVol 19, Num 1Muscle Builder
1980AprilMuscle Training Illustrated special
1981FebruaryVol 110, Num 2Health and Strength
1981MarchNum 23Muscle Mag International
1995MayVol 54, Num 5IronMan

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