Ronnie Coleman wins prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award!

Bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman continues to collect awards years after his retirement. In an Instagram post shared on August 4, 2024, Coleman responded to becoming the latest recipient of the prestigious Joe Weider Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his illustrious bodybuilding career!

Coleman, one of the most respected bodybuilders to ever compete, graciously accepted the prestigious Joe Weider Lifetime Achievement Award while watching athletes battle for gold at the Tampa Pro. He received the honor in great company that included Olympia President Dan Solomon, Vice President Tyler Manion and Head Judge Steve Weinberger.

"I am honored to receive the Ben Weider Lifetime Achievement Award this year!!!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Tampa Pro, and thank you @mrolympiallc for this truly amazing award....YEAH BUDDY!!!!," shared Coleman.

Consistent training along with recovery efforts have become the focus for the bodybuilding champion. He has undergone several stem cell therapy treatments in hopes of alleviating the pain and discomfort from more than 13 back surgeries. He explained that the stem cells have helped him immensely with his quality of life and allowed him to avoid further surgeries.

Although Coleman sacrificed something to reach the top of his sport, it was not in vain. As the latest recipient of the Joe Weider Lifetime Achievement Award, Coleman continues to inspire a new generation of bodybuilding talent even at 60 years old.