Francesco Maria Columbu[3] (August 7, 1941 – August 30, 2019) was an Italian-American bodybuilder and actor. Originally a boxer, Columbu won the Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981, …

Sep 5, 2024 · You probably know Franco Columbu (1941-2019) was a two-time Mr. Olympia (1976, 1981) and a Mr. Universe (1970), Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best friend, and one of the …

Aug 30, 2019 · Franco Columbu is the former Mr. Olympia who died on August 30 at the age of 78. Columbu, a native of the island of Sardinia in Italy, long considered one of Arnold...

Aug 31, 2019 · Italian bodybuilder, boxer and actor Franco Columbu, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘s closest friends, has died. He was 78. Columbu died Friday in a hospital in …

Sep 2, 2019 · Franco Columbu, an Italian bodybuilder whose herculean physique won him major titles in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, and who helped popularize the sport with his close friend …

Mar 8, 2023 · Known as "The Sardinian Strongman," Franco Columbu was a renowned bodybuilder who won Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981 and Mr. Universe in 1970.

Mar 1, 2024 · Franco Columbu won the 1974 and 1975 Olympia in the lightweight division. He reached the absolute top of the competitive bodybuilding world by winning the overall …

Feb 26, 2025 · Franco Columbu was one of the most successful bodybuilders of his era — he was also one of the strongest. We're examining just how strong.

Jul 2, 2024 · After boxing in his native Sardinia, Franco Columbu took up Olympic weightlifting in the early ’60s. We were unable to locate any photos or official results, but Columbu claimed …

Francesco Columbu, detto Franco (Ollolai, 7 agosto 1941 – Olbia, 30 agosto 2019), è stato un culturista, attore, powerlifter, sollevatore e strongman italiano, vincitore del titolo di Mister …