Then there’s the time Arnold told Franco that American foxes at the ski resort love the Neanderthal look—especially when a fright wig is included…
Despite the bad “advices,” Franco Columbu was Arnold’s best bro. They both came to America in the mid-’60s to work for Joe Weider and were bricklayers together for extra pocket money (J.W. paid them $80 a week to be in ads in his magazines).
Here’s another shot of Franco with Arnold as they head to the beach in matching trunks to attract Hawaiian foxes…
Franco was a champion boxer in Italy and incredibly strong. His best bench press was 550 at an off-season bodyweight of 195, and he could deadlift 750 pounds. Even dogs were impressed…
But it was his thick physique that put him at the top of bodybuilding. He was only 5’5” tall, but he won the Mr. Olympia twice, in 1976 and 1981. Here’s one last shot of the Dynamic Duo on the beach…
Franco passed away in 2019 at the age of 78 in Italy after feeling unwell on a boating expedition. But his legendary physique and strength feats live on—not to mention his antics and heart-felt camaraderie with Arnold.
Note: Watch the three-part Netflix documentary on Arnold. Great stuff—and he talks about Franco being his best friend and how he helped him succeed in the gym and out.
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