Chris Bumstead is officially a six-time Classic Physique Olympia champion, and he is also officially retired from competition.
The man known as CBum was as dominant as ever when he took both the prejudging and final stages in Las Vegas, on the weekend of October 11-12. He won title No. 6 going away over runner-up Mike Sommerfeld and third-place finisher Urs Kalecinski. He was already the longest reigning champion in the division’s history.
The most significant moment of the evening came during his interview with Bob Cicherillo. After thanking several people, it was a bittersweet moment after announcing that this would be his last time competing on the Olympia stage.
Bumstead first took the Olympia stage in 2017, when he finished second to then-champion Breon Ansley, who finished fifth on Saturday night. He placed second again in 2018 before beginning his run at the top in 2019. Since that first win, Bumstead has gained popularity that has not been seen in bodybuilding in decades, even cracking into the mainstream world of pop culture.
The husband and father says he is now focusing on his family and business ventures going forward, but he emphasized to the fans that he will remain with the sport and fitness industry going forward.
*This may be the last time you see me up here on this stage, but you will still see me around,” Bumstead told the crowd.
Bumstead was the second champion to retire on the Olympia stage this weekend. Eight-time Figure Olympia winner Cydney Gillon also called it a career after her victory.
