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Franco Columbu is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Italy. Franco Columbu has a verified height of 5'5" (165 cm) and a recorded contest weight of 185 lb (84 kg).
2x Mr. Olympia, 1976–1981
Franco Columbu
CountryItaly
GenderMale
DivisionMen's Open Bodybuilding
Born1941
DiedAugust 30, 2019, aged 78
StatusRetired
Franco Columbu, a bodybuilder from Italy, stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and competed at a contest weight of around 185 lb (84 kg). He was born on August 7, 1941 and died on August 30, 2019, aged 78.
Franco Columbu is a Men's Open Bodybuilding competitor from Italy with a competitive record spanning 1966–1981.
Across 21 recorded contest results, Franco Columbu has 13 first-place finishes (a 61.9% win rate), including 4× Olympia titles.
Career Record
- Total Results
- 21
- Wins
- 13
- Win Rate
- 61.9%
- Career
- 1966–1981
- Height
- 5'5" (165 cm)
- Weight
- 185 lb (84 kg)
- Lifespan
- 1941-2019 (aged 78)
- Division
- Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Country
- Italy
- Olympia Titles
- 4
- Verified
- Sources
- 8
Every season on record
Peak Year 1969 (3 wins)
Olympia
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Other
- Pro Debut
- 1966
- First Win
- 1968
- Peak Year
- 1969
- Olympia Debut
- 1972
- Last Contest
- 1981
| Year | Placement | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1973 | 2 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1974 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1975 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1976 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
| 1981 | 1 | Men's Open Bodybuilding |
Data updated
About
Francesco Maria Columbu was an Italian-American bodybuilder and actor.
Championship record
Where the titles came from
Mr. Olympia
8Appearances
4Titles
7Top 3
All pro shows
21Contests
13Wins
19Top 3
All results
| Year | Contest | Division | Place | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1976 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #1 | Winner |
| 1975 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1975 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1974 | Mr. Olympia | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1974 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #3 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1973 | Mr International | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1973 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #2 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1972 | Mr. Olympia | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #5 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| 1971 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr Europe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Chris Dickerson |
| 1970 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1970 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr Europe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1969 | Mr World | Other Divisions | #2 | Pierre Vandensteen |
| 1968 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #1 | Winner |
| 1968 | Mr Universe | Other Divisions | #2 | Wilfred Sylvester |
| 1966 | Mr Europe (1) | Men's Open Bodybuilding | #4 | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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