Unearthed Photo Shows Arnold Schwarzenegger Lifting His 185 Lbs Heavy Mr. Olympia Best Friend on Shoulders
Franco and Arnold first met in 1965, in Stuttgart, where both were participants in a bodybuilding show. And, what began, was a tale of lifelong friendship and camaraderie. An account on Instagram paid homage to the unbreakable friendship of Columbu and Schwarzenegger by bringing to light some lesser-known pictures. Let's have a look at the moment when Arnie lifted his best friend.
Unearthed photos of Franco Columbu and Arnold Schwarzenegger tell their tale
The photos seemed quite old and showcased The Austrian Oak and The Sardinian Strongman lounging beside a pool. Arnie was seen lifting Franco over his shoulders in one image as the duo posed and smiled.
Retracing the life of the legend Franco Columbu
There are no two ways to go about it; Franco was a legend. He has been credited to bring the sport of bodybuilding to the forefront along with Arnold. In terms of height, he was but 1.65 m yet, his achievements are loud. Columbu won multiple accolades. Among them are Mr. Olympia twice, and Mr. Universe.
Franco also had achievements in Hollywood
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Franco also had achievements in Hollywood. He and Arnold had been co-stars in films like Terminator, Conan the Barbarian, and Predator. Columbo was also the best man at Arnold’s wedding and a godfather to Christina Schwarzenegger.
