Chris Bumstead

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| name = Christopher Adam Bumstead

| nickname = Cbum, The Standard

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|02|02}}

| birth_place = Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bodybuildingmealplan.com/chris-bumstead-height-and-weight/|title=Chris Bumstead Height and Weight, Body Measurements, & More Nutritioneering|website=www.bodybuildingmealplan.com|date=30 June 2022 |access-date=December 21, 2022}}

| weight = Contest: {{convert|240|lbs|kg|0}}
Off-season: {{convert|260|lbs|kg|0}}

| firstproshow = IFBB North American Championships

| firstproshowyear = 2017

| bestwin = Mr. Olympia Classic Physique winner

| predecessor =

| successor =

| bestwinyear = 2019–2024

| yesorretiredyear = 2014–2024

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Christopher Adam Bumstead (born 2 February 1995), also known as CBum, is a Canadian professional bodybuilder. Bumstead made his competitive debut in 2014 and obtained his IFBB pro card after claiming the 2016 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championship.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-07 |title=Who is 'CBum' or Chris Bumstead? Mr. Olympia 2023 Classic Physique Title winner {{!}} Sporting News India |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/in/other-sports/news/cbum-chris-bumstead-mr-olympia-2023-classic-physique-winner/a84b671d561a848c984a3c3f |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-in}} After placing second in the Mr. Olympia Classic Physique category in 2017 and 2018, he earned six consecutive wins from 2019 to 2024, the most wins since the creation of the category.{{Cite web |last=Brennan |first=Joe |date=2024-10-13 |title=Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead says goodbye: his Mr. Olympia career and competition track record |url=https://en.as.com/other_sports/bodybuilder-chris-bumstead-says-goodbye-his-mr-olympia-career-and-competition-track-record-n/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=AS USA |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |last1=MARCA |last2=SAM |first2=Adapted by |date=2024-10-10 |title=Who is Chris Bumstead (CBUM), the legendary Mr. Olympia considered one of the best in the world? |url=https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/fitness/2024/10/10/6707dfb446163f5b308b458a.html |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=MARCA |language=en}} He is widely considered one of the greatest Classic Physique bodybuilders of all time.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-13 |title=Chris Bumstead Wins 2024 Olympia & Retires |url=https://fitnessvolt.com/chris-bumstead-wins-2024-classic-physique-olympia/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Fitness Volt |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lockridge |first=Roger "Rock" |date=2023-11-05 |title=Chris Bumstead Crowned 2023 Classic Physique Olympia Winner |url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/flexonline/flex-news/chris-bumstead-crowned-2023-classic-physique-olympia-winner/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Muscle & Fitness |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Patuto |first=Greg |date=2023-04-21 |title=Ronnie Coleman Shares Opinion On Chris Bumstead: "Best Physique I've Ever Seen" |url=https://generationiron.com/ronnie-coleman-opinion-chris-bumstead-bodybuilding/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network |language=en-US}} His popularity is often credited for bringing mainstream attention to the sport of modern bodybuilding on a global level.{{Cite web |last=Lockridge |first=Roger "Rock" |date=2024-10-25 |title=Chris Bumstead's Rise To Iconic Bodybuilder and Businessman |url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/flexonline/flex-news/chris-bumsteads-rise-to-iconic-bodybuilder-and-businessman/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Muscle & Fitness |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=vkim |date=2022-12-13 |title=C-Bum Crossing Over To Mainstream Recognition |url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/flexonline/flex-news/c-bum-crossing-over-to-mainstream-recognition/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Muscle & Fitness |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-20 |title=Terrick El Guindy on Chris Bumstead's Legacy: "We Will Remember Him Just Like We Remember Arnold Schwarzenegger" |url=https://fitnessvolt.com/terrick-el-guindy-chris-bumsteads-legacy/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Fitness Volt |language=en-US}}

Early life

Bumstead was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was involved in multiple sports in primary school, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. He attended Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Career

= Early beginnings (2008–2016) =

Growing up, powerlifting was only a hobby for Bumstead.{{Cite AV media|title=Bodybuilding 101: What it takes to be Mr. Olympia with Chrisheria Bomstead |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBbKua3rQZo |date=December 19, 2020 |author=Gymshark |via=YouTube |access-date=2022-07-31}} He began weightlifting during his first year of high school. His sister's boyfriend, Iain Valliere, saw Bumstead's potential and helped him prepare to compete. He started weightlifting at the age of 14, and between grade 9 and grade 12, he went from {{convert|170|to|225|lb}}, growing his legs the most.{{Cite web |title=The Route to Massive Legs - Chris Bumstead Shows How |url=https://www.musculardevelopment.com/10353-55857n5nn67n/15729-the-route-to-massive-legs-chris-bumstead-shows-how.html#.YN0XCDZKg0o |access-date=2021-07-01 |website=www.musculardevelopment.com}} After building what he thought was a good physique with coach Valliere, Bumstead began competing.{{Cite web |title=21 Year Old Beast: Chris Bumstead Talks With Simplyshredded.com {{!}} SimplyShredded.com |url=https://simplyshredded.com/21-year-old-beast-chris-bumstead-talks-with-simplyshredded-com.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118044439/https://simplyshredded.com/21-year-old-beast-chris-bumstead-talks-with-simplyshredded-com.html |archive-date=2021-11-18 |access-date=2021-07-01 |website=simplyshredded.com}}

As his bodybuilding goals began to stack up, "All of a sudden, I was coming second at the Olympia,” he stated{{Citation needed|reason=a direct quote needs a source|date=April 2023}}. Bumstead made his competitive debut in 2014 at 19 years old.{{Cite web |date=5 September 2023 |title=Chris Bumstead |url=https://tikkaykhan.com/chris-bumstead-diet-plan-and-workout-routine/ |access-date= |website=Tikkay Khan |language=en-US}} Bumstead's first bodybuilding show was a regional level show in Ontario, which he participated in with his sister, Melissa Valliere. They both won the overall, with Bumstead winning as a junior. He found himself in love with the sport of bodybuilding after his first show. He started to work with Iain first hand and devoted his life to the sport.{{Cite web |last=Saini |first=Vidur |date=2022-03-07 |title=Chris Bumstead {{!}} Profile {{!}} Bio {{!}} Stats |url=https://generationiron.com/chris-bumstead-profile/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network |language=en-US}}

= Earning IFBB pro card and early success (2016–2019) =

Bumstead obtained his IFBB pro card at age 21 after claiming the 2016 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championship. He later won 3rd place in his first pro show.{{Cite web |last=Bumstead |first=Chris |title=So I ended up 3rd place in my first pro show with some amazing athletes. |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BL6QH6Bhgql/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=www.instagram.com}}

In 2017, he won his first two pro shows, the 2017 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro and the 2017 IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow.

He impressed the crowd and judges in his first Mr. Olympia in 2017, taking the second place medal in the Classic Physique category, a high achievement for a Mr. Olympia debut.{{Cite web|last=says|first=Michael Cooper|date=2017-09-18|title=2017 Mr Olympia Results & Surprises|url=https://www.oldschoollabs.com/2017-mr-olympia-results/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=Old School Labs|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2018-09-18|title=2018 Mr. Olympia Results & Surprises|url=https://www.oldschoollabs.com/2018-mr-olympia-results/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=Old School Labs|language=en-US}}

Bumstead was hospitalized 4 weeks out from the 2018 competition due to severe water retention. He spent three nights in the emergency room and was given a strong diuretic to flush out potassium due to a kidney issue. Bumstead continued to train after his release, but this was a significant setback.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-JQnvMfNFQ |title=Chris Bumstead's Story | The Journey to Classic Physique Mr. Olympia |date=September 30, 2020 |author=Muscle & Strength |access-date=2022-07-31 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |last=Conte |first=Gabe |date=2024-10-09 |title=The Real-Life Diet of Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead, Who Bulks Up With Grass-Fed Beef |url=https://www.gq.com/story/real-life-diet-chris-bumstead |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=GQ |language=en-US}}

His results were the same as the year prior in the 2018 Mr. Olympia competition, placing second, although his condition was worse compared to the previous year.

= Mr. Olympia Classic Physique winning streak (2019–2024) =

Bumstead won his first Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title in 2019, and began a winning streak that has lasted until 2024 with 6 total consecutive wins.

On September 13, 2021, Bumstead signed with RAW Nutrition, a supplement company.{{cite web | url=https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/chris-bumstead-raw-nutrition-052#:~:text=On%20September%2013%2C%202021%2C%20Raw,Olympia%20himself%2C%20Chris%20Bumstead! | title=Chris Bumstead Joins Raw Nutrition Ownership Team, Launches Product Line | #052 }} Since then, Bumstead created his signature series, selling gym supplements such as pre-workouts and protein powders.

On October 19, 2022, Bumstead and Valliere formally announced they would no longer be working together in order to focus on their own Mr. Olympia shows, as Valliere would also compete in the Open division.{{Cite web |last=Salmon |first=Jonathan |date=2022-10-20 |title=Iain Valliere Confirms He's No Longer Coaching Chris Bumstead |url=https://generationiron.com/iain-valliere-no-coaching-chris-bumstead/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network |language=en-US}} From 2022 onwards, he was coached by Hany Rambod, a leading bodybuilding coach.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-24 |title=Chris Bumstead Announces Hany Rambod as His New Coach for 2022 Olympia {{!}} BarBend |url=https://barbend.com/chris-bumstead-hany-rambod-2022-olympia/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |language=en-US}}

In an Instagram reel published on September 6, 2024, Bumstead hinted at a significant announcement to be revealed on September 9.{{Cite web |title=cbum "9.9.24" |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_lfzhZyGTs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=www.instagram.com}} On that day, Bumstead posted another reel, revealing that he had become both a part-owner and an athlete for Gymshark.{{Cite web |title=cbum "I'm back. Part owner, All athlete. @gymshark" |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_tKt41SS59/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=www.instagram.com}}

Bumstead announced his retirement after winning his 6th Mr. Olympia Classic Division title on October 13, 2024, at the 2024 Mr. Olympia.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-27 |title=Bodybuilding Icon Chris Bumstead Announces His Retirement |url=https://www.endomondo.com/news/chris-bumsteads-retirement |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Endomondo |language=en-US}}

On October 28, 2024, Bumstead announced that he will make his Men's Open Division debut at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=BREAKING: Chris Bumstead To Compete in Men's Open Bodybuilding Division at 2024 Prague Pro {{!}} BarBend |url=https://barbend.com/chris-bumstead-to-compete-in-mens-open/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |language=en-US}} He emphasized that this was because of his current conditioning from the preceding 2024 Mr. Olympia, calling it “One more run just for fun, giving the people what they want” before stepping into retirement.{{Cite web |last=Bumstead |first=Chris |title=Y'all said I had a decent physique and should try competing… so I figured I'd give it shot. |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DBrWCDGSdLs/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=www.instagram.com}} He competed at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro Finals, where he placed second.{{cite web | url=https://fitnessvolt.com/chris-bumstead-compete-mens-open-2024-evls-prague-pro/ | title=BREAKING: Chris Bumstead to Compete at 2024 EVLS Prague Pro in Men's Open Division | date=28 October 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://fitnessvolt.com/2024-evls-prague-pro-results-live-updates/ | title=2024 EVLS Prague Pro Results [LIVE UPDATES] | date=17 November 2024 }} He confirmed his earlier announced retirement after the event.{{Cite web |last=Felstead |first=Scott 'Future' |date=2024-11-18 |title=Chris Bumstead Bows Out After EVLS Prague Open Division Debut |url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/flexonline/flex-news/chris-bumstead-bows-out-after-evls-prague-open-division-debut/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Muscle & Fitness |language=en-US}}

Retirement and legacy

Following his 2024 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique win, a record sixth, Bumstead stated his intention to retire from the sport.{{Cite web |last=Elmardi |first=Reda |date=January 6, 2022 |title=Chris Bumstead "Cbum" Bio: Age, Height, Workout, And Diet! |url=https://thegymgoat.com/chris-bumstead/ |website=Thegymgoat}}

Bumstead is the winner of the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Mr. Olympia competitions, making him the current reigning champion in the Men's Classic Physique division and the single most decorated competitor in the Classic Physique division of the Mr. Olympia competition..{{Cite web |last=Lockridge |first=Roger "Rock" |date=2024-10-13 |title=Chris Bumstead Wins 6th Olympia Classic Physique Title, Announces Retirement |url=https://www.muscleandfitness.com/flexonline/flex-news/olympia-2024-chris-bumstead-wins-6th-straight-classic-physique-title-announces-retirement/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Muscle & Fitness |language=en-US}}

Eight-time Mr. Olympia winner Ronnie Coleman stated, "I think Chris Bumstead is the greatest Classic bodybuilder of all-time. Absolutely the best physique I’ve ever seen in Classic Physique. Gotta be the best physique I’ve ever seen period."

Bodybuilding judge Terrick El Guindy was quoted stating, "Chris Bumstead has exploded the sport...His journey is impeccable and we will remember him just like we remember Arnold Schwarzenegger."

Personal life

Bumstead has dated Courtney King, the 2016 Bikini Olympia champion, since 2018. The couple were engaged on September 26, 2022.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-29 |title=Courtney King — Career, Bikini Olympia Win, and Biography {{!}} BarBend |url=https://barbend.com/courtney-king/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLSYlIr_Fz/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=www.instagram.com}} They have a daughter, Bradley, born on April 22, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Bumstead |first=Chris |title=Bradley Shay Bumstead 🩷 Born 4.22.24 - We love you baby girl, more than you'll ever know. |url=https://www.instagram.com/cbum/p/C6RaDE4ApXO/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=www.instagram.com}}

Aside from bodybuilding, Bumstead is known for his openness with controversial topics in the fitness industry, such as steroids. He also has his own line of supplements.https://generationiron.com/chris-bumstead-hair-transplant-results/ As of 2024, he has over 25 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million subscribers on YouTube {{As of|2024|November|lc=y}}.{{Cite web |title=Chris Bumstead - @cbum |url=https://www.instagram.com/cbum/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Instagram}}{{Cite web |title=Chris Bumstead |url=https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisBumstead |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=YouTube}}

Contest history

2016 IFBB North American Championships, Heavyweight, 1st (earned IFBB pro card){{Cite web|title=2016 IFBB North American Championships {{!}} NPC News Online|url=http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2016/ifbb_north_american_championships/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=contests.npcnewsonline.com}}
2016 IFBB Dayana Cadeau Classic, Classic Physique, 3rd{{Cite web|title=2016 IFBB Dayana Cadeau Classic {{!}} NPC News Online|url=http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2016/ifbb_dayana_cadeau_classic/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=contests.npcnewsonline.com}}
2017 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro, Classic Physique, 1st{{Cite web|title=2017 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro {{!}} NPC News Online|url=http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2017/ifbb_pittsburgh_pro/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=contests.npcnewsonline.com}}
2017 IFBB Toronto Pro, Classic Physique, 1st{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=IFBB Pro League|title=2017 Toronto Pro Supershow Scorecards {{!}} IFBB PRO|url=http://www.ifbbpro.com/all-categories/results/2017-toronto-pro-supershow-scorecards/|access-date=2021-07-01|language=en-US|archive-date=2019-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001193820/http://www.ifbbpro.com/all-categories/results/2017-toronto-pro-supershow-scorecards/|url-status=dead}}
2017 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 2nd
2018 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 2nd
2019 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 1st{{Cite web |date=2020-12-20 |title=Chris Bumstead Wins 2020 Classic Physique Olympia |url=https://barbend.com/chris-bumstead-wins-2020-classic-physique-olympia/ |access-date=2021-07-01 |website=BarBend |language=en-US}}
2020 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 1st
2021 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 1st{{Cite web|date=2021-10-10|title=Three-Peat — Chris Bumstead Wins 2021 Classic Physique Olympia|url=http://barbend.com/chris-bumstead-wins-2021-classic-physique-olympia/|access-date=2021-10-11|website=BarBend|language=en-US}}
2022 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 1st{{Cite web |last=Zeglinski |first=Robert |date=2022-12-18 |title=Chris Bumstead Wins 2022 Classic Physique Olympia, Completes Four-Peat |url=https://breakingmuscle.com/chris-bumstead-wins-2022-classic-physique-olympia/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=Breaking Muscle |language=en-US}}
2023 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 1st{{Cite web |last=Dozier|first=Emily|date=2023-11-05 |title=Mr. Olympia results 2023: Updated list of winners for every men's, women's competition |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/other-sports/news/mr-olympia-2023-results-winners/977b5131cf37db1a76736dea |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=The Sporting News}}
2024 Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, 1st
2024 IFBB EVLS Prague Pro, Men's Open, 2nd

References

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