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Sergio Oliva ( Spanish pronunciation: [seɾˈxjo oˈliβa]; July 4, 1941 – November 12, 2012), often known by his epithet The Myth for his physique and performance, was a Cuban-American bodybuilder. He was a three-time Mr. Olympia winner.
Feb 27, 2024 · Sergio Oliva became a Chicago police officer in 1976 and patrolled the city streets in his specially tailored uniform. And, despite never doing much dieting, he collected inferior titles in inferior bodybuilding organizations: eight out of eight between 1974 and 1981, sometimes winning unopposed.
Aug 9, 2023 · Sergio Oliva, known as The Myth, is a legendary bodybuilder famous for his victory over Arnold Schwarzenegger and Olympia dominance.
Dec 19, 2023 · Uncover the untold story of Sergio Oliva, the iconic bodybuilder who defied the odds and left an indelible mark on the fitness world. From his legendary victories to personal triumphs, delve...
Sergio Oliva, The Myth, the only bodybuilder to ever beat Arnold Schwarzenegger at Olympia and become known as one of the greatest, if not THE greatest.
Born to a sugar cane field worker in Havana, Cuba in 1941, Oliva joined the army to fight against Fidel Castro when he was just 16. When they were defeated, Oliva developed a passion for weightlifting—one he had a natural knack for—and went on to represent Cuba in the Central America Games.
IFBB Pro, Sergio Oliva Jr, gives us the story behind what inspired him to become a professional bodybuilder and the legacy he hopes to build for himself within the sport.
