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Víctor Martínez (bodybuilder)

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Víctor Martínez
Personal Info
Nickname Dominican Dominator
Birth July 29 1973 (1973-07-29) (age 34), San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
Height 5' 9" (1.75m)
Weight (In Season) 240-245 lbs.
(Off-Season) 265-275 lbs.
Professional Career
Pro-debut IFBB Night of Champions, 2001
Best win IFBB Arnold Classic Champion, 2007
Predecessor Dexter Jackson
Successor TBA
Active Since 1997

Victor Martinez (born San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic July 29 1973)[1], is an International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder[2], the first and only Dominican bodybuilder to turn professional. His career was launched when he competed in the 1997 National Physique Committee (NPC) New York Metro Championships as a light heavyweight, where he placed first. He continued competing in NPC tournaments until 2001, where he competed in his first IFBB tournament, the Night of Champions, where he placed 8th. The following year, in 2002, he competed in his first Arnold Classic, and placed 13th. He also competed in his first Ironman Pro Invitational the same year, placing 9th. His first Mr. Olympia came in 2004, where he placed 9th, but he advanced to 5th place in 2005, 3rd place in 2006[3], and 2nd place in 2007[4]. In 2005 Ronnie Coleman predicted that Martinez would be his successor as Mr. Olympia[5][6], although this position is currently held by Jay Cutler. In 2007, Martinez became the current reigning Arnold Classic champion, which is second only in prestige to Mr. Olympia[7]. He has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, as well as appearing on the magazine cover of Muscular Development.

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Stats

  • Height: 5'9"
  • Off Season Weight: 290 lb.
  • Competition Weight: 250 lb.

Best Body Parts: Back, Biceps / Triceps

Competitive History

  • 1997 NPC New York Metro Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
  • 2000 NPC Junior USA, Heavyweight, 1st
  • 2000 NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
  • 2001 IFBB Night of Champions, 8th
  • 2002 IFBB Arnold Classic, 13th
  • 2002 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational, 9th
  • 2003 IFBB Night of Champions, 1st
  • 2004 IFBB Mr. Olympia, 9th
  • 2004 IFBB GNC Show of Strength Pro Championship, 1st
  • 2005 IFBB Arnold Classic, 7th
  • 2005 IFBB New York Pro Championship, 3rd
  • 2005 IFBB Mr. Olympia, 5th
  • 2005 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational, 5th
  • 2006 IFBB Arnold Classic, 3rd
  • 2006 IFBB Mr Olympia, 3rd
  • 2007 IFBB Arnold Classic, 1st
  • 2007 IFBB Mr Olympia, 2nd

See also

References

  1. ^ Victor Martinez Homepage [1]
  2. ^ Martinez Profile on Bodybuilding.com [2]
  3. ^ Mr. Olympia, 2006 Results [3]
  4. ^ Mr. Olympia, 2007 Results [4]
  5. ^ "Flex" article about Mr. Olympia, 2006 [5]
  6. ^ "Ronnie Responds", FlexOnline.com, 2005 [6]
  7. ^ Official Announcement of 2007 Arnold Classic Results [7]

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