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Sergio Oliva (Spanish pronunciation: [seɾˈxjo oˈliβa]; July 4, 1941 – November 12, 2012), often known by his epithet The Myth, was a Cuban-American bodybuilder. He won the Mr. Olympia title three times.
Aug 9, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Sergio Oliva, the bodybuilder who beat Arnold Schwarzenegger once and became a legend. From his weightlifting roots in Cuba to his training at the Duncan YMCA in Chicago, discover how he rose and fell in the sport.
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Feb 27, 2024 · Learn how Sergio Oliva escaped from Cuba, became a bodybuilding legend, and faced racism and hardship in America. Read his account of his weightlifting career, his rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his personal struggles.
The only correct answer is Sergio Oliva—the black cuban refugee who owned the Olympia from 1967 to 1969, and remains one of bodybuilding’s most revered veterans.
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