Franco Columbu

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Franco Columbu
Nickname(s)	The Sardinian Strongman
Date of birth	August 7, 1941
Place of birth	Ollolai, Sardinia, Italy
Occupation	Bodybuilder, Actor

Franco Columbu is an Italian bodybuilder (retired) and actor/stuntman.

Contents 1 Bodybuilding career 2 Film 3 Terminator Franchise 4 Appearances 5 Awards 5.1 Bodybuiding 5.2 Powerlifting 5.3 Strongman 6 Notes

Bodybuilding career

Franco, being only 5'5", was one of the shortest bodybuilders in existence. Despite this, he had climbed to the top of the professional circuit to obtain the title of Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981 (succeeding Arnold Schwarzenegger on both occasions). The 1981 victory was gained in spite of a serious injury he suffered in 1977's World's Strongest Man competition, where he severely dislocated his leg.

Franco became known in America during the late 1970s where he performed strongman feats such as manually inflating water bottles, lifting entire cars, and being able to press 700lbs.

Film

In addition to his cameo in The Terminator, Franco has had roles in other films such as Conan the Barbarian, Last Action Hero, and Red Sonja.

Terminator Franchise

Franco appeared as the Future Terminator in the original movie, The Terminator. In his scene, he infiltrates a resistance bunker, and kills numerous resistance fighters, civilians, and even the bunker's guard dogs.

Appearances

• The Terminator

Awards

Bodybuiding

• 1966 Mr. Europe, 4th
• 1968 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular)
• 1969 IFBB Mr. Europe (Medium)
• 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular)
• 1969 NABBA Mr. Universe (Short)
• 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe (Short)
• 1970 IFBB Mr. Europe (Short & Overall)
• 1970 AAU Mr. World (Pro Short)
• 1970 IFBB Mr. World (Short)
• 1970 IFBB Mr. Universe (Short & Overall)
• 1971 IFBB Mr. Universe (Short & Overall)
• 1971 IFBB Mr. World (Short & Overall)
• 1974 Mr. Olympia (Lightweight)
• 1975 Mr. Olympia (Lightweight)
• 1976 Mr. Olympia (Lightweight & Overall)
• 1981 Mr. Olympia

Powerlifting

• Champion of Italy
• Champion of Germany
• Champion of Europe
• World Champion

Strongman

• 1977 World's strongest man, 5th

Notes

• Franco weighs less than 200lbs, reportedly being an average of 185lbs.
• He has been reported to be able to deadlift well over 700lbs and bench press 525lbs.
• Is the current head of The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.