Ronnie Coleman IFBB Bodybuilder - Mr. Olympia 2006, 2nd place

Ronald Dean Coleman was born May 13, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana, USA. He is an American bodybuilder and an eight-time Mr. Olympia title winner. But he lost his title in 2006 and got 2nd place only. He is known mainly as "Ronnie Coleman", and has won the Mr. Olympia contest every year from 1998 to 2005. Coleman is an affiliate of the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) and is signed to an endorsement contract with BSN.

Alongside his eight Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, Coleman holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 25 wins. He broke the previous record (held by Vince Taylor at 22 wins) in Moscow on November 5th, 2004.

Coleman graduated Cum Laude from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1989 with a degree in accounting. While attending Coleman also played football with the GSU Tigers under famous coach Eddie Robinson. After graduation, Coleman became a police officer.

Coleman, who has won more professional titles than any other bodybuilder, supports the Inner City Games, an organization that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger co-founded in 1991. He was the recipient of the 2001 Admiral in the Texas Navy Certificate Award from Texas Governor Rick Perry for outstanding achievements in bodybuilding and the promotion of physical fitness.

His bodybuilding titles:

* 1990 Mr. Texas (Heavyweight & Overall)
* 1991 World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
* 1995 Canada Pro Cup
* 1996 Canada Pro Cup
* 1997 Grand Prix Russia
* 1998 Night of Champions
* 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational
* 1998 Mr. Olympia
* 1998 Grand Prix Finland
* 1998 Grand Prix Germany
* 1999 Mr. Olympia
* 1999 World Pro Championships
* 1999 Grand Prix England
* 2000 Mr. Olympia
* 2000 Grand Prix England
* 2000 World Pro Championships
* 2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
* 2001 Mr. Olympia
* 2001 New Zealand Grand Prix
* 2002 Mr. Olympia
* 2002 Grand Prix Holland
* 2003 Mr. Olympia
* 2003 Grand Prix Russia
* 2004 Mr. Olympia
* 2004 Grand Prix England
* 2004 Grand Prix Holland
* 2004 Grand Prix Russia
* 2005 Mr. Olympia