Ronnie Coleman, 61-year-old bodybuilding legend, hospitalized

Ronnie Coleman shares the best ever record with eight of his bodybuilding legend Olympia’s titleHis family said he was hospitalized over the weekend due to “severe medical conditions.”

Coleman’s family issued a statement Louisiana Native Facebook Page.

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“We would like to inform Ronnie’s fans, supporters and the bodybuilding community that Ronnie Coleman was admitted to the hospital due to a serious condition this Sunday morning,” read a statement on Monday. “He is currently receiving professional medical care and continues to show incredible strength and resilience.

“At this point, we are focusing on Ronnie’s recovery and happiness, so we don’t share any additional details. We ask for your kind understanding and support to respect the environment and free you from speculation.”

Coleman first announced he was dealing with health issues on Sunday, saying he was dealing with a “medical emergency,” which was intended to remove him from events in the UK. New York Post.

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He told the fans not to worry, and he said, “I have great hands.”

Coleman’s family expressed optimism.

“Ronnie has always inspired the world with his toughness and heart. We know that he feels that love and energy are being sent down his path.”

Coleman, 61, played college football Grambling status Under the legendary Eddy Robinson of the late 1980s. He began pursuing a bodybuilding career in 1990.

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He won 26 international fitness and bodybuilding titles. All of his eight Olympia wins have come in a row, and he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.

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