No event in the history of sports is ever forgotten. It is eitherremembered for victories, defeats, controversies, or rivalries. Bodybuilding is no exception. One of the iconic rivalries dates back to the late 60s. Although Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva have competed only once on the big stage, their battle for the title and discussion surrounding their physiques are topics of interest to this date.

A rare picture of the bodybuilding legends, Schwarzenegger and Oliva striking the front double biceps resurfaces. The image stirs a discussion and fans wrote comments about their conditioning with zeal and intensity as if the event had occurred recently.

Fans argue over who was better—Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sergio Oliva?

It is astonishing to see how the iconic bodybuilders have created memorable moments for fans, so much so that they are remembered for more than half a century later. Fans share their comments and opinions on the image shared on Facebook featuring the two big names in the then-bodybuilding circuit. Several fans hailed 2x Mr. Olympia Oliva as the best, and highlighted what stood out about him. A fan wrote, “You can see Sergio had way better legs than Arnold did !!”

Trending

“Steroids Did a Number on His Face”: Zac Efron Faces Fierce Scrutiny From Fitness World Over His Insanely Jacked Wrestler Avatar

November 21, 2023 06:01 AM EST

Jay Cutler Defends Nick Walker After Fans Criticized ‘The Mutant’ for Lackluster Pittsburgh Pro Guest Posing

May 17, 2024 08:40 PM EDT

All Rounder Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilder Son Unlocks New “Side Quest,” Enters Realm of Soccer

May 18, 2024 01:00 PM EDT

“I Allowed It to Take Over My Life”: Zac Efron Opens Up About His Hulking Body Transformation for Iron Claw

January 05, 2024 04:45 PM EST

Facing Prison Time for Street Gang Activities, Rapper Young Thug’s Supposed Fitness Transformation Breaks the Internet

May 18, 2024 07:40 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Bodybuilding stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

“Sergio had better conditioning, best aesthetics.”

“Sergio had those dynamite forearms, man! Always inspired me to never miss forearms on arm day lol!”

“Sergio may have had the best genetics ever in bodybuilding.”

“Sergio Oliva was said to have the greatest chest-to-waist differential of any other bodybuilder, ever, at the time!!!!”

That said, many bodybuilding fans took Arnold’s side.

Read More: “Freak of Nature’’: Bodybuilding Icon Picked ‘The Myth’ Sergio Oliva Over Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2019

“Don’t know if guys out there still remember the saying about Arnold….he didn’t have to lift,just looking at weights made him grow ”

“Arnold more chiseled. He’s the father of 70s bodybuilding, the golden age.”

“Lost to Sergio in 1969, beat Sergio in 1970. Never lost the Olympia, nor any competition again.”

“They look great, all of them. I’ll always have a slight preference for Arnold, though.”

“Again, Arnold looks like the best one.”

Let’s quickly take a detour of the moment when the two legends met for the first time on the Mr. Olympia stage.

Arnold Schwarzenegger became the invincible bodybuilder

Schwarzenegger, Europe’s best bodybuilder, moved to the U.S. in 1968 after winning the prestigious NABBA Pro Universe title. The following year, the Austrian Oak and The Myth, who claimed to have a better physique, competed on the Mr. Olympia stage for the first time.

Oliva, who was the reigning champion, won the title against the 21-year-old champ by a very thin margin. It was a shattering loss to him, and the Terminator star didn’t let it happen again. He won every competition he took part in thereafter and became a name synonymous with bodybuilding.

Watch This Story: Six Bodybuilders Who Can Defeat 8-Time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman In a Beast-Like Structure