Who is Chris Bumstead?

Chris Bumstead, aka CBum, the five-time Mr. Olympia, hails from Canada. Bumstead was born in Ontario, Canada, on February 2, 1995, and is currently 29 years old.

He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and completed his education at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The five-time Mr. Olympia was active in multiple sports throughout his college years. He participated in football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, showcasing his versatility.

Chris Bumstead started his weightlifting journey when he was in Grade 9, at the age of 14. By the time he was in Grade 12 he had gained an astonishing amount of weight, going from 170 to 225 pounds, primarily developing his legs.

Bumstead then met his sister Melissa Valliere's boyfriend, Ian Valliere, who helped him to compete and guided him in the right direction.

Chris Bumstead made his competitive debut in 2014 at the age of 19. Two years later, Bumstead became a pro bodybuilder, winning his pro card at the 2016 IFBB North American Championships and securing first place in the heavyweight division.

CBum has never looked back since, and has become the kind of bodybuilder that youngsters can relate to.

Chris Bumstead's career over the years

2015 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championship Men’s Junior Division- First place
2016 CBBF Bodybuilding Championships Open Heavyweight Division- Second place
2016 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships - First place
2017 Toronto Pro - First place earning his Olympia qualification
2017 Mr. Olympia - Second place
2018 Mr. Olympia - Second place
2019 Mr. Olympia - First place
2020 Mr. Olympia - First place
2021 Mr. Olympia - First place
2022 Mr. Olympia - First place
2023 Mr. Olympia - First place

In 2019, Chris Bumstead won his first Mr. Olympia title and defeated two-time Mr. Olympia Breon Ansley. He has been on a winning streak since then, including a haul of five consecutive Olympia titles. CBum will be competing for his sixth title at this year's Mr. Olympia.

Bumstead's journey as a bodybuilder began when he signed a contract with Raw Nutrition in 2021. Since then, he has grown the brand at an exceptional rate.

CBum recently opened his own gym in his hometown. He is also blessed with a little girl with his fiancée, Courtney King, a former Bikini champion on the Mr. Olympia stage.

Chris Bumstead has etched his name in the history books with a golden pen and has become a role model for the youth.

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