The record of the Hollywood star and former governor was broken after almost 60 years.
Anton Ratushnyi is the new super promise of bodybuilding. Kari Pekonen, Screenshot
American teenage boy Anton Ratushnyi has done a trick to which even Arnold Schwarzenegger could not in the days of his youth. At the age of 19, he became the youngest bodybuilder ever to receive a professional license.
Ratushnyi received his pro license after winning the classic physique category at a national NPC bodybuilding event.
Schwarzenegger’s first major achievement in the sport was winning Mr Universe 57 years ago. He was 20 years old at the time. After that, the Austrian conquered the Mr Olympia by achieving a record number of championships in the competition.
Ratushnyi, hailed as the next Schwarzenegger, started intensive training four years ago.
A former amateur bodybuilder commented on Instagram his achievement. He hopes to give others inspiration to chase their dreams.
– After last year’s setbacks, I can’t stress too much how important it is to believe in yourself and be honest with yourself without caring about other people’s opinions. I’m so satisfied that I decided to chase my goals and didn’t let the negativity discourage me, Ratushnyi wrote on social media after her victory.
The Instragram embed below shows the bodybuilder’s massive transformation. At the age of 15, he was a skinny boy, but four years later, a bundle of muscles that made history.
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The success can be seen on Ratushnyi’s social media accounts. The athlete, who previously kept a low profile, is now followed by more than 228,000 users on Instagram alone.
Many have hoped on social media that he would continue on the path Schwarzenegger walked and head towards the main bodybuilding competition, Mr. Olympia.