IFBB veteran bodybuilder Guy Cisternino Jr. announced his retirement from competition following a 6th place finish at the 2021 Texas Pro. The event took place August 13-14th in Irvine, Texas, where many of the world’s best competitors battled it out for an Olympia invite.
While it was an exciting event, reality set in for Cisternino who broke the news in front of a sold-out crowd in Texas. The 212 competitor earned his Pro Card at the 2008 NPC National Championships and has been one to watch out for at many of the top bodybuilding shows.
He has a few notable wins including his first-place finishes at the New York Pro in 2015 and 2016 in the 212 division and while he’s competed at the Olympia on several occasions, his best placing at the event was 6th in 2015. Cisternino’s most recent win was the 2019 Niagara Falls Pro 212.
2021 IFBB Texas Pro Results And Prize Money
“I had a certain angel watching down. First, it was Dallas McCarver, then Luke Sandoe, and now John Meadows. I planned on retiring after Tampa pro. I called Tyler Manion on the phone, ‘I’ve been doing this too long. I ain’t going out like that,” Guy Cisternino said, referencing his tie for 16th place at the Tampa Pro. “So if it taught me anything, it was that my goal tonight was to be the best 39-year-old bodybuilder I could be.”
Cisternino has had a rough past few years, almost getting killed in a car crash that’s left him living with pain, and contracting the coronavirus that sent him to the ER.
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But despite his struggles, Guy Cisternino has accomplished a lot in the sport.
Competitive record
2021 Texas Pro – 6th
2020 Olympia 212 – 10th
2019 Niagara Falls Pro 212 – 1st
2019 Legion Sports Fest Pro Men’s 212 – 7th
2019 ROMANIA MUSCLE FEST PRO 212 – 4th
2019 Tampa Pro 212 – 3rd
2019 Chicago Pro 212 – 4th
2018 Indy Pro 212 – 6th
2018 Arnold Classic 212 – 6th
2017 Arnold Classic South America – 7th
2017 Arnold Classic Australia – 5th
2017 Arnold Classic 212 – 4th
2016 Europa Phoenix Pro 212 – 2nd
2016 Olympia 212 – 8th
2016 New York Pro 212 – 1st
2016 Arnold Classic 212 – 4th
2015 Europa Phoenix Pro 212 – 2nd
2015 Olympia 212 – 6th
2015 new York Pro 212 – 1st
2014 San Marino Pro 212 – 4th
2014 Prague Pro 212 – 4th
2014 Korean Grand Prix 212 – 7th
2014 Olympia 212 – 8th
2014 Toronto Pro 212 – 1st
2014 New York Pro 212 – 2nd
2014 Europa Dallas Pro 212 – 1st
2013 Europa Phoenix Pro 212 – 3rd
2013 Olympia 212 – 7th
2013 Chicago Pro 212 – 2nd
2012 British Grand Prix 202 – 12th
2012 Sheru Classic 212 – 4th
2012 Olympia 212 – 7th
2012 Toronto Pro 212 – 4th
2012 New York Pro 212 – 5th
2011 Olympia 202 – 13th
2011 Europa Dallas Pro 212 – 1st
2011 Jacksonville Pro 202 – 2nd
2010 Europa Dallas Pro 202 – 5th
2010 Europa Battle of Champions 202 – 6th
2010 IFBB Europa Supershow, Lightweight – 5th
2008 NPC National Championships – 1st
2007 NPC Junior USA, Middleweight – 1st
2007 NPC Nationals Middleweight – 2nd
2007 IFBB New York Metro Championships, Middleweight – 1st
212 bodybuilder Cisternino competed at the Mr. Olympia for a whopping seven different times in the 212 division.
We wish Guy Cisternino all the best in life and with his future endeavors.
Published: 15 August, 2021 | 12:11 AM EDT
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