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Francesco Maria Columbu (August 7, 1941 –
August 30, 2019) was an Italian-American
bodybuilder and actor.
Originally a boxer,
Columbu won the Mr. Olympia...
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Columbu is an
Italian surname.
Notable people with the
surname include:
Franco Columbu (1941–2019),
Italian actor, author, and
bodybuilder Michele Columbu...
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Michele Columbu (8
February 1914 – 10 July 2012) was an
Italian politician and
writer from Ollolai, Sardinia. For decades,
between World War II and the...
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acting careers of
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and
Franco Columbu. As well as the Ms.
Olympia title,
female titles include Fitness Olympia...
- Lou Ferrigno. The film also
features segments on
bodybuilders Franco Columbu and Mike Katz, in
addition to
appearances by Ken Waller, Ed Corney, Serge...
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winner Schwarzenegger and under-200
winner Columbu was very close: 4
judges voted for Schwarzenegger, 3 for
Columbu. The
total prize money awarded was $2,500...
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boycotted the event,
including Frank Zane, Mike Mentzer, and
Boyer Coe.
Franco Columbu, who had not
competed since winning the 1976
Olympia due to a
career threatening...
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third Mr.
Olympia in
history (after
Arnold Schwarzenegger and
Franco Columbu) to win the
title in non-consecutive
years after defeating the reigning...
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Professional career Pro-debut Mr
Atlantic Coast 1966 Best win IFBB Mr.
Olympia 1982
Predecessor Franco Columbu Successor Samir Bannout Active 1966–1994...
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career Pro-debut Mr.
Pennsylvania 1961 Best win IFBB Mr.
Olympia 1977–1979
Predecessor Franco Columbu Successor Arnold Schwarzenegger Active 1961–1983...
