12 Short Bodybuilders Who Proved That Height Doesn’t Matter
10. Aditya “Romeo” Dev
2’9?
Dev has been (informally) recognized as the world’s smallest bodybuilder.
He was a frequent TV guest to showcase his dancing skills, but unfortunately passed away in 2012 from a brain aneurysm rupture.
11. Tom Platz
5’8?
One of the only Americans on this list, Tom was a prolific competitor in bodybuilding competitions.
He won first place in the IFBB Mr. Universe competition in 1980, and boasts Master’s degrees in Fitness Science and Business Administration.
12. Jose “The Boston Mass” Raymond
5’4?
According to Team BPI, Jose “remains the only bodybuilder in history to win both the National and USA title in three different weight classes (light, welter and middle).”
Although Raymond has never won the Mr. Olympia title, he’s still considered one of the best around.
Conclusion
Being a man of modest height does not hold you back from being a great athlete, or in our case a great bodybuilder.
The modest men featured in this article compete at the highest echelons of competition, and have broad interests ranging from film to dance and journalism.
So if you’re thinking about getting started with an exercise routine – know that the only thing holding you back is yourself.
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