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As Greatest Bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman Hits a New Milestone, Former Arch-Rival Becomes the First to Wish Him

Published 09/07/2023, 9:15 AM EDT

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IFBB legend Ronnie Coleman experienced another turning point in his life. After years of retiring from his glorious bodybuilding career, the athlete was enthralled to find himself amid a significant change. The bodybuilder’s kind and humorous persona has often caught the attention of many. However, that number rose to great heights quite recently. 

Taking to his Instagram, Coleman seized the opportunity to celebrate and thank his fans for the milestone. In addition, Coleman’s long-time rival from his competitive days jumped on the occasion to congratulate him only moments later. 

Ronnie Coleman celebrates his achievement with Jay Cutler

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The 59-year-old former bodybuilder was overjoyed while sharing the news that his Instagram handle had officially hit 8 million followers. He mentioned being “speechless” and emphasized his thankfulness with multiple numbers of “very” in the caption. Whereas, in the video, Coleman seemed to lose words owing to his excitement. 

The comments section’s energy outperformed The King’s elation over the instance. A notable comment was from his greatest rival in the IFBB domain, Jay Cutler. Minutes after the post was shared, Cutler didn’t waste another to hail his fellow competitor with a cheerful note. “Big Ron!!!” Cutler wrote, expressing his admiration for the star athlete’s success. 

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Cutler’s comment might have been inspired by the video attached to the post. Coleman introduced himself as Big Ron before admitting, “I would have never ever imagined myself being here.” The bodybuilding beast’s support for Coleman’s milestone was illuminating. On another occasion, Cutler once again nuanced his admiration for the IFBB champion

Jay Cutler did not beat Ronnie Coleman

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Talking to sources, the Quad-stomp poser once declared that he never defeated Coleman. Massive appreciation for Cutler’s humility, as he boldly stated that he did not want the community to think that he beat Coleman at his best. “I was just better that day,” Cutler noted.

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Moreover, Cutler stood out for the eight-time Mr. Olympia, blaming time. In 2006, Coleman was competing for his ninth title whereas Cutler had been a three-time runner-up, per sources. He finally won his first Mr. Olympia title by beating the King, and he was too humble to accept his glory years later. 

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Regardless, both bodybuilders have retired from their careers, leaving all of it in the past. The only thing that remains is their tight bond and mutual respect for each other. 

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Tiyasa Biswas

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Tiyasa is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen focus on ice hockey. She is as fascinated by the speed of the ice hockey players as she is by the surges of the surfers in the high seas. Drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, the iconic GOAT of the Edmonton Oilers, Tiyasa's writing reflects her admiration for the tenacity and grit displayed by athletes in the face of challenges.
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Pragya Vashisth