Sergio Oliva

Sergio Oliva
professional bodybuilder
Personal info
NicknameThe Myth
Born(1941-07-04)July 4, 1941
Pinar del Río, Cuba
DiedNovember 12, 2012(2012-11-12) (aged 71)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Best statistics
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
WeightContest: 225 lb (102 kg)
Off season: 235 lb (107 kg)
Professional (Pro) career
Pro-debut
  • Mr. World
  • 1966
Best win
  • IFBB Mr. Olympia, 1967-1969
PredecessorLarry Scott
SuccessorArnold Schwarzenegger
Active1962–1985

Sergio Oliva (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈseɾxjo oˈliβa]; July 4, 1941 November 12, 2012), often known by his epithet 'The Myth' for his physique and performance, was a Cuban American bodybuilder and three-time Mr. Olympia winner.