Biography
Birthdate: May 13, 1964Birthplace: Monroe, LouisiannaEducation: Bastrop High School 1982; Grambling State University, 1986 (BS in Accounting, Cum Laude)Children: Jamilleah DanielsOccupation: Reserve Police Officer for the Arlington Police DepartmentHeight: 5'11"Weight: 280 lbs. (contest); 315 lbs. (off-season)Current residence: Arlington, TX
Ronnie was born Ronald Dean Coleman on May 13, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana. He currently resides in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Grambling State College with a degree in accounting. He is currently a reserve police officer for the Arlington Police Department. He has been on the force since 1989.
Ronnie was introduced to competitive bodybuilding by Brian Dobson, the owner of Metro Flex Gym in Arlington. He won the heavyweight and overall title at his first bodybuilding contest, the Mr. Texas in April 1990. And the rest, as they say, is history...
Ronald Coleman is an American bodybuilder and a eight-time Mr. Olympia, beating Arnold Schwarzenegger and tying all time - behind Lee Haney. He is known mainly as "Ronnie Coleman", and is regarded as the current leading champion of the sport, and has won the Mr. Olympia contest every year from 1998 to 2005. He used to work as a police officer in Texas, but recently he has given up the job to focus on bodybuilding full time.
He is well-known for his humorous sayings like, "Aint nuttin' but a peanut" and has been widely-applauded for his sense of humor and affection toward his fans. He is also known for his work ethic and intense dedication to the sport of bodybuilding. He is one of the strongest bodybuilders on the professional circuit, being able to deadlift over 800 lb (363 kg) and squat nearly 900 lb (408 kg).
Current Stats Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight: 296 lb (134 kg) (contest) 330 lb (150 kg) (off-season) Arms: 26 in (660 mm) Chest: 66 in (1676 mm) Legs: 37 in (940 mm) Bodybuilding Titles
1990 Mr. Texas (Heavyweight & Overall)
1991 IFBB World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia
1998 Mr. Olympia
1999 Mr. Olympia
1999 Joe Weider's Pro World
1999 IFBB Grand Prix England
2000 Mr. Olympia
2000 IFBB Grand Prix England
2000 Joe Weider's Pro World
2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
2001 Mr. Olympia
2001 New Zealand Grand Prix
2002 Mr. Olympia
2002 Grand Prix Holland
2003 Mr. Olympia
2003 Russian Grand Prix
2004 Mr. Olympia
2005 Mr. Olympia
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