While Lou Ferrigno never won Mr. Olympia, he became one of the most popular competitors after making the jump to TV as The Incredible Hulk.
For decades, Ferrigno has trained some of the biggest stars in the world, including the late pop star Michael Jackson before his 2009 comeback tour.
A Deputy For Us All
Aside from being a trainer, Ferrigno was also sworn in as a deputy in the counties of Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo in California and Delaware County in Ohio.
The Chemist
Three-time Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane opened up his own fitness center in Palm Springs, California called Zane Heaven, which was recently renamed Zane Experience.
Screen Time
Zane made his acting debut in a 1981 episode of Hart to Hart.
The First In His Field
24 years later, he made his way back to the small screen as an IFBB Announcer in the A&E film See Arnold Run.
With his Mr. Olympia win in 1982, Chris Dickerson became the first openly gay competitor to win the coveted title.
Pipes For Days
He also became the oldest to receive the title at the age of 43.
Aside from his sharp physique, Dickerson is an acclaimed opera singer. He found his way into weight training because of a suggestion from his singing coach.
The Black Prince
For 27 years, Robby Robinson took part in various competitions, including the Niagara Falls Pro Invitational and Mr. America.
Muscle Vs Hustle
In 2001, he retired at the age of 51.
In 2013, Robinson released his memoir The Black Prince: My Life in Bodybuilding; Muscle vs Hustle. Even in his 70s, the bodybuilder still finds time to motivate younger guys in the gym.
Forever Immortalized
In 2014, Lee Haney was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame along with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star Jason Statham and five-time World Karate Champion Cynthia Rothrock.
Program Host
In 1994, Haney started hosting his exercise program on Trinity Broadcasting Network titled TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney. The show was recently moved to Blog Talk Radio.
The Blade
After eight attempts, Dexter Jackson was able to walk away as Mr. Olympia in 2008. He also holds the record for the most Mr.
Court Case
Olympia appearances with 17.
In 2001, Jay Cutler had his second-place win at Mr. Olympia taken away after he tested positive for diuretics, which increases the chance of drugs being cleansed from the body via urine.
The Lion Of Lebanon
After suing them, his standing was reinstated.
While a majority of competitors won Mr. Olympia numerous times, Samir Bannout won it once in 1983.
The Sardinian Samson
Currently, he lives with his wife and three kids in Los Angeles.
After retiring in 1981, Franco Columbu decided to take up acting with small roles in Last Man Standing and Big Top Pee-Wee.
First Blood
He gained the lead actor role for a moment with his portrayal of Franco Armando Beretta in Beretta's Island and Agent Enrico Costa in the films Taken Alive and Doublecross on Costa's Island.
Columbu's biggest offscreen achievement was getting actor Sylvester Stallone in the best shape of his life for his memorable performances in the Rocky and Rambo film franchises.
Chiropractor Days
From 2006 to 2014, Franco Columbu was the head of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
The Myth
His longtime friend Arnold Schwarzenegger gave him the position while he was governor.
Sergio Oliva owned the title of the only person to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger in a Mr. Olympia competition. He also has the distinction of being the first Mr.
The Golden Boy
Olympia to die back in 2012.
Winner of the very first Mr. Olympia title, Larry Scott retired at the young age of 28 in order to focus on his marriage to his second wife.
One Of The Greats
In 2014, he passed away from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Tied with Lee Haney for the most overall Mr.
Olympia titles, Ronnie Coleman retired from competition in 2009 and started his own nutrition company titled Ronnie Coleman Nutrition.
Since 1987, Dorian Yates has been quite busy with the ownership of the Temple Gym franchise based in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Aside from the gym, Yates also owns a handful of businesses of his own, including the DY Nutrition supplement line and peptide hormone seller EU Peptides.
