Want
that bulky giant figure spoting the spark of Hulk and looking for an
ideal that matches perfectly with your imagination, then Lou Ferrigno
is the right choice. This American bodybuilder and actor is a Gusiness
Book World Record holder- winning the title of Mr. Universe at the age
of 21.
Born to an Italian-American family on November 9, 1951 in
Brooklyn,
New York, Lou lost around 80% of hearing power at just the age of
three. But this incidence failed to break his willpower. Lou Ferrigno
or Louis "Lou" Jude Ferrigno started weight training at age of 13 only.
But it was only after completing his graduation from Brooklyn Technical
High School in 1969 that he made his first appearance as a professional
bodybuilder in 1971.
After debuting in 1971, Ferrigno won his first major titles,
IFBB
Mr. America and Mr. Universe in 1973. In his attempt to defeat Arnold
Schwarzenegger in 1975 was also the subject of a documentary named,
“Pumping Iron”. However, he failed to this attempt and remained out of
the competitions for many years. In 1977, Lou returned back to compete
for World's Strongest Man contest and occupied fourth position among
eight competitors.
Apart from its idenity as international bodybuilder, Lou
Ferrigno
still makes apperances in various shows, films and documentaries. He
also appeared on the worldwide famous magazine covers, including
“Muscle & Fitness,” “Flex”, “Iron Man,” “Bodybuilding
Lifestyle”
and “Muscular Development”. Inspite of these, he plays the role of an
author for book named, “Lou Ferrigno's Guide To Personal Power,
Bodybuilding And Fitness”. He still trains and sells his own line of
fitness equipment through his company, Ferrigno Fitness.
In short, it is right to say that Lou Ferrigno is a true
winner who
despite of the loss of hearing shows his potential and never dying
spirit to whole world.
Professional Achievements:
1971 Pro Mr. America — WBBG, Teen 1st
1971 Teen Mr. America — AAU, 4th, Most Muscular 5th
1972 Pro Mr. America — WBBG, 2nd
1972 NABBA Mr. Universe, Tall 2nd
1973 IFBB Mr. America, Overall Winner
1973 IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner
1974 IFBB Mr. International
1974 IFBB Mr. Universe, Tall 1st, Overall Winner
1974 Mr. Olympia, Heavyweight 2nd
1975 Mr. Olympia, Tall class, 3rd place
1992 Mr. Olympia, 12th
1993 Mr. Olympia, 10th
1994 Olympia Masters, 2nd