Having won a sixth Classic Physique Olympia title, Chris Bumstead shocked the world by retiring and sailing off into the sunset. Taking to a recent YouTube video aired on October 18, 2024, bodybuilding judge Terrick El Guindy discussed his impact on the sport and compared his legacy to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s.
Chris Bumstead kickstarted his career thanks to his former coach and brother-in-law, Iain Valliere. He became an IFBB Pro in 2016 at the age of 21. Little did fans know what a force he would turn into under the IFBB Pro League banner.
Bumstead began his reign in 2019 after overcoming Breon Ansley to take home his first title. He never let the honor slip his grasp as a Classic Physique Olympia, having acquired a staggering total of six titles, solidifying a hall-of-fame-worthy tenure.
Terrick El Guindy Talks Chris Bumstead’s Legacy After 6th Win at 2024 Mr. Olympia
Chris Bumstead has made it clear he intends to give back to the Classic Physique division and hopes to ignite a fire under the other competitors in his absence. After changing the landscape in Classic Physique for years, voices of bodybuilding are giving their thoughts on the career ‘Cbum’ worked so hard to achieve.
“Christopher Bumstead is your six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion. The famous Cbum has done something that most people do not even predict can be possible. He not only won six times but he exploded the sport into the mainstream media, into the mainstream population of young consumers.”
El Guindy highlights how genuine of a person Chris Bumstead is, recognizing him as the best icon the sport currently has.
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“Chris Bumstead has two great qualities, the first one is that he is extremely genuine. People that speak with Chris Bumstead can tell that that is exactly who he is. There is no projection, there is no pretending.”
“He is who he is and he is happy with it and who he is is a very good human being. Somebody that loves his fans, somebody that loves his family, somebody that works extremely hard for what he wants and he has become the greatest icon we have right now” Terrick El Guindy said.
He believes younger fans nowadays have Chris Bumstead as an exemplary role model.
“If we had Arnold Schwarzenegger in the past, I’d go as far as to say, the young consumer has Cbum.”
In addition to his great personality, Terrick El Guindy emphasizes Bumstead’s incredible physique, which has come a long way since his start in 2016.
“Physically, he is phenomenal. Since he turned Pro at the NPC North Americans as a heavyweight, you could tell his potential was immense. Small, small waist, beautiful lines, he can get conditioned as anybody, and he is a hard worker.”
“In the begining of his career when he was losing to Breon Ansley, he lost because of his back double biceps, he worked so hard to make sure that that was a weapon and he became so good that he eventually started beating people from the back.”
Terrick El Guindy believes Chris Bumstead will have a lasting legacy similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“Chris Bumstead has exploded the sport. Chris Bumstead has been a great, great role model for all of us. His journey is impeccable and we will remember him just like we remember Arnold Schwarzenegger.”
Following his performance at the 2024 Mr. Olympia and his official retirement, Chris Bumstead discussed his fear of losing, his impact on the Classic Physique division, and his thoughts about retiring. Cbum revealed that his mental peace was the greatest sacrifice he made during his career.
As a true icon, Chris Bumstead shaped the Classic Physique category and encouraged the younger generation to pursue their dreams. Bumstead has left a mark on countless lives throughout his career, and fans can look forward to seeing how he continues to give back while in retirement!
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