“CBum” was announced after winning the 6th Classic Physique Olympia.
Last updated: October 13, 2024
No king reigns forever. On the night of October 12, 2024, social media superstar and six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding.
“This is going to be the last time I’m on this stage,” Bumstead, 29, said shortly after the finals of the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bumstead’s illustrious career began in 2017. Since then, “CBum” has grown to become one of the most famous fitness celebrities on the planet, with the most wins in Classic Physique “O” in the history of the division.
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Bumstead’s retirement from classic physique came as no surprise. Fans have long suspected that Bumstead, who is nearing 30, would hang up his lifting belt after another victory in the sport’s most prestigious competition.
Bumstead has hinted in the past that he would retire from bodybuilding after his 30th birthday. He will reach a record of 3-0 in February 2025.
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Additionally, Bumstead has filled his cup in recent years with business ventures and expanding his family.
Beyond partial ownership in Florida-based RAW Athletic Club, gym wear brand Gymshark, and a supplement and meal prep line, Bumstead and partner Courtney King welcomed daughter Bradley in 2023. He also suffers from Berger’s disease, which can cause progressive disability. kidney.
“I’ve sacrificed a lot over the last few years, and it’s paid off,” Bumstead said on stage. “I have been very grateful, but now the time has come for me to step down.”
The Classic Physique Olympia is the only competition Bumstead has competed in since he first won in 2018. The crowd-favorite and rapidly growing Classic Physique division has risen in stature thanks to Bumstead’s presence in the bodybuilding industry.
The champion did not explicitly mention his immediate plans after the 2024 Olympia. One thing is for sure: next year will be a whole new ball game.
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