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Not to be confused with Sergi Oliva.
Sergio Oliva
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Nickname
The Myth
Born
(1941-07-04)July 4, 1941 Pinar del Río, Cuba
Died
November 12, 2012(2012-11-12) (aged 71) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1]
Weight
Contest: 225 lb (102 kg)
Off season: 235 lb (107 kg)[1]
Professional career
Pro-debut
1966 Mr. World
1966
Best win
IFBB Mr. Olympia 1967-1969, three consecutive times
1968 uncontested and unchallenged
Predecessor
Larry Scott
Successor
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Active
1962–1985
Sergio Oliva (Spanish pronunciation:[seɾˈxjooˈliβa]; 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.
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SergioOliva (Spanish pronunciation: [seɾˈxjo oˈliβa]; July 4, 1941 – November 12, 2012), often known by his epithet The Myth for his physique and performance...
His first attempt was in 1969, when he lost to three-time champion SergioOliva. However, Schwarzenegger came back in 1970 and won the competition, making...
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Retrieved 30 June 2020. Oliva Gispert, Ignasi (24 November 2018). "'He'd never even played as a six' – The rise of 500-club genius Sergio Busquets". Goal. Archived...