Sergio Oliva

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Sergio Oliva
Born
July 4 1941 Cuba

Sergio Oliva (born 4 July 1941) sometimes referred to as "The Myth" was one of the first bodybuilders to win the Mr. Olympia competition.

In 1961, at the Pan Am Games in Kingston, Jamaica Sergio Oliva escaped from the Castro-controlled Cuba as he, and the entire Cuban weightlifting team were granted asylum.

After arriving in America he struggled to survive. It was said that he worked for some 12 hours a day followed by gruelling workouts in the gym.

In 1986, Sergio survived being shot by his then wife.

He was renowned for his long muscle bellies and his extremely wide back.

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