Bodybuilder - Chris Bumstead - Profile

Chris Bumstead was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1995. He is 1.85m tall and weighs 102kg in competition and 120kg out of season. His nickname is CBum or Daddy CBum

During his youth he played several sports (soccer, baseball, basketball...). At the age of 14, he started weight training. In a few years, he went from 77 kg to 102 kg, a gain of 25 kg of muscle. This muscle gain was mainly put in the legs. He is trained by his friend and brother-in-law Iain Valliere.

Bumstead participated in his first bodybuilding competition in 2016 by winning the IFBB North America Championship in the heavyweight category. He then earned his Pro card.

CBum in 2016

In 2017 he made his first appearance at Mr. Olympia in the newly created classic physique category. He finished second behind Breon Ashley, the following year as well. 

It is in 2019 that he wins the title of his category to not let it go since, that is to say three consecutive victories (2019, 2020, 2021) what makes him the current holder. Until the next Mr. Olympia in December 2022 in Las Vegas.