FRANCO COLUMBU


Nickname: The Sardinian Strongman

Born: August 7, 1941

Birthplace: Ollolay, ITALY

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 185 lbs


1968 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular)

1969 IFBB Mr. Europe (Medium)

1969 IFBB Mr. Universe (Short)

1969 NABBA Mr. Universe (Short)

1969 NABBA Mr. Universe (Most Muscular)

1970 IFBB Mr. Europe

1970 AAU Mr. World (Pro Short)

1970 IFBB Mr. Universe

1971 IFBB Mr. World

1974 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Short)

1975 IFBB Mr. Olympia (Short)

1976 IFBB Mr. Olympia

1981 IFBB Mr. Olympia

World Records in Powerlifting:
• Bench Press 520 lbs.
• Squat 655 lbs.
• Deadlift 750 lbs.
Records in Weightlifting:
• Olympic Press 325 lbs.
• Snatch 270 lbs.
• Clean and Jerk 400 lbs.
Boxing: Amateur Boxing Champion