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Franco Columbu

«The Sardinian Strongman»

2×Olympia titles

4Podium finishes

ItalyCountry

1941Born

Reign: 1976–1981

Biography

Italian (Sardinian) bodybuilder, powerlifter and chiropractor who won Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981. He was a close friend and training partner of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Olympia appearances

1981 1 Champion

1976 1 Champion

1975 2 2nd place

1973 2 2nd place

Shared the podium with

Arnold Schwarzenegger 1975, 1973 Serge Nubret 1975, 1973 Chris Dickerson 1981 Tom Platz 1981 Frank Zane 1976 Ed Corney 1976

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