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Arnold Schwarzenegger, a seven-time Mr. Olympia and a living bodybuilding legend, hails from Austria. The Terminator not only has Austrian citizenship but American citizenship as well. But how the bodybuilder from Austria managed to land two citizenships might catch your attention. Let's dive deep into the topic.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in the landlocked village of Thal, located near Styria in Austria. The country also shares borders with Germany, giving him a slight German accent. The Terminator spent his childhood in Austria, and that's when he took in bodybuilding for the first time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger did astonishingly well at bodybuilding events in Austria. He started his fitness journey at the age of 15. Following his passion for bodybuilding, the Terminator started reaching great heights in his weightlifting career. Then the Austrian Oak moved to Graz and even trained in the Austrian army's gym there.
At just the age of 20, Arnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Universe title, making a record that is still unbroken. He won the title four times and marked new achievements for his remarkable career. Then the legend moved to the United States of America. Arnie took his first step on US soil in 1968 and never looked back, creating a monumental legacy.
The seven-time Mr. Olympia was defeated in his IFBB Mr. Universe in the United States of America by Frank Zane. This was his first time competing in America, and he was still getting accustomed to the environment. But Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't lose hope and regained his throne in 1969. After dominating American bodybuilding and the Hollywood industry, Arnie got his American citizenship in 1980, the same year he won his last Olympia title.
Arnold Schwarzenegger served as the Governor of California
After taking his retirement and dominating professional bodybuilding, the Terminator stepped into the realm of politics. He became the 38th Governor of California in 2003, defeating Gray Davis. The seven-time Mr. Olympia made noticeable changes for the people of California.
The first decision the Terminator made was to give licenses to same-sex marriages with the assistance of Gavin Newsom. The next big decision Arnie made was changing the emission norms for the state, focusing on making the state go green. This initiative of the Terminator earned him the nickname 'The Green Governor.' Arnie once again became the Governor in 2007, marking his true dominance once more.
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