Phil Heath was used to winning races. Two years ago, however, he couldn't overcome his frustration and disappointment. After 7 years as champion, a bitter defeat caused him to temporarily withdraw from the stage. Now, when the athlete manages to overcome the situation, he is ready for a comeback.
Phil Heath has been Mr. Olympia seven times. The former champion has a good chance of becoming the next G.O.A.T. bodybuilder.
Remember his first game in 2003, which was a great debut and a great win. The athlete won first place. The competition's judges called him a "gift" because of his physical fitness. It took Phil just two years to win his pro card. Soon after, he realized that the dream of the Olympian stage could come true.
Heath said he was preparing to compete in the 2007 Olympia Competition. But his own fears and perfectionism forced him to postpone his debut at Olympia for a year. Phil's plan worked. More than 12 months of hard training made him one of the main candidates for the championship. Phil finished third. No athlete who has made his debut since Wheeler in 1993 has been able to perform such results.
Phil took less than a decade in the sport to ascend to the bodybuilding throne. The athlete won the Olympia championship in 2011 and has defended his title for six consecutive times. Phil said he had no intention of stopping. He can still repeat the great success of Lee Hani and Ronnie Kuhlmann, who won 8 Olympia titles in their lifetime. However, Heath's reign ended in 2018 and was ended by Sean Redden.
Although he didn't win his eighth title, he remains one of the best bodybuilders in the world. However, Heath was ready to end his career and looked very frustrated. Although very disappointed and angry. But a few days after the game, he resumed training.
"I'll be back!" - Phil assured his fans that the title would go back to its former owners. Still, Heath was in no hurry to return to Olympia. Whether he does it again or not, he's already a legend!
Heath fans are speculating about whether he plans to return to the 2020 race. Some even argue that Phil's absence means the end of his career. However, the great modern bodybuilder announced his return. The former champion feels his mission is not yet complete. While the year-long break may have had an impact on his career, it gave Phil time to think about what was really important to him. After a long period of self-analysis, he was convinced: It was time to come back.
Phil Heath admits that he now feels more motivated. He let go of the heavy burden and prepared for new victories in bodybuilding and personal life. Soon, we may witness a new phase in Phil Heath's career.
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