Ilario Rongioletti Then Ilario Rongioletti was born on March 28, 1972, in Milan, Italy. He began bodybuilding at the age of 16, and quickly developed a passion for the sport. In 1994, he won the Italian National Bodybuilding Championships, and in 1996, he won the European Bodybuilding Championships. Rongioletti turned professional in 1997, and joined […]

Mohamed Makkawy Then Mohamed Makkawy was born on January 19, 1975 in Alexandria, Egypt. He began bodybuilding at the age of 16, and quickly rose through the ranks of the sport. In 1998, he won the Mr. Egypt title, and in 2001, he won the Mr. International title. Makkawy’s breakthrough came in 2003, when he

Rebin Roy Then Rebin Roy was born on 15th June 1993 in a small town in Kerala, India. His family was not very wealthy, and he had to work hard from a young age to help support his family. Rebin started bodybuilding at the age of 16, after being inspired by the physiques of professional

Raymond Cassar Then Raymond Cassar was born in Malta in 1966. He began bodybuilding at the age of 16 and quickly rose through the ranks of the sport. In 1998, he won the Mr. Universe title, becoming the first Maltese bodybuilder to win the prestigious title. Cassar’s physique is characterized by its symmetry, balance, and

Mike Rashid Then Mike Rashid was born on July 21, 1979, in New Jersey. He began lifting weights at the age of 14 and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. In 2002, he won the NPC Junior National Championships and turned professional the following year. Rashid quickly established himself as one of the top bodybuilders

Igor Kocis Then Igor Kocis is a Slovak professional bodybuilder and fitness influencer known for his impressive physique and dedication to the bodybuilding lifestyle. Bodybuilding Career and Family Background Born on January 14, 1988, in Nitra, Slovakia, Igor Kocis began his bodybuilding journey in his late teens. Inspired by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kocis

Ray Mentzer Then Born on May 23, 1944, in rural Pennsylvania, Ray Mentzer was a sickly child who suffered from polio. However, he discovered bodybuilding at a young age and quickly became obsessed with the sport. By the time he was 20, Mentzer had already won several local bodybuilding competitions. In 1968, Mentzer made his

Mike Ashley Then Early Life and Bodybuilding Career Mike Ashley was born in London, England, in 1972. He discovered his passion for bodybuilding at the age of 17, inspired by the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ashley began training diligently, setting himself ambitious goals to achieve his dream physique. In 1995, Ashley made his competitive bodybuilding debut