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I’m a bodybuilder at 77 dubbed ‘The Black Prince’ – it’s taken 50 years to look this good & people say I’m a work of art
A LEGENDARY bodybuilder dubbed "The Black Prince" said it's taken him half a decade to achieve his look and fans now call him a work of art.
Robby Robinson was an American bodybuilding star who continues to stun the world with his abs of steel - even at the age of 77.
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The 5ft 7 man who calls himself The Black Prince and Mr Lifestyle has won various prestigious titles including Mr America, International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Mr World, Mr Universe and Masters Olympia.
Robinson spent 27 years as a professional bodybuilder where he enjoyed a glittering and exciting career.
The strongman was born in Georgia, US, and found his talent in bodybuilding while training for sports in university.
He completed a staggering 300 amateur competitions before he turned professional in 1975.
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In his first year as a professional he won the IFBB Mr America, Mr World and Mr Universe titles which skyrocketed his profile within the bodybuilding world.
He went on to win several IFBB contests, including the first annual Night of the Champions in 1979 as well as the first Masters Olympia in 1994.
Robinson was the Masters Olympia overall champion the first year that the event was held in 1994 and won the 50+ division at the same contest in 1997 and 2000.
This helped The Black Prince earn his esteemed name within the bodybuilding industry and he later appeared as himself in the documentary called Pumping Iron, about the extreme sport.
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Robinson quit competing aged 55 after experiencing bouts of sickle cell crisis.
But the retired champion remains active on social media where he shows off his muscles to his 143,000 Instagram followers.
The athlete has even created his own "16 week, 6 step Blueprint to the Best Physique of Your Life" and he shares the results on his page.
His fans also regularly take to his comment sections to express their shock at his appearance and praise his dedication to the sport.
Under his most recent post, one follower wrote: "A piece of art, his paint brush's are the barbells, dumbbells and cables of his craft. Van Gogh".
Another said: "Its amazing what you're achieving, my respects robby".
A third commented; "Mr Robinson. Always in top physical condition!"
One more added; "You are unbelievable, you are such a legend".
Robby now works as a personal trainer, lifestyle and bodybuilding coach, athlete, artist and actor.
He also published his autobiography in 2013, suitably called The Black Prince.
This comes after a 76-year-old bodybuilder revealed the key to her physical success - and it's all to do with her bedtime.
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And a 53-year-old bodybuilding legend explained a cunning trick he used to look old at competitions which helped him beat his younger opponents.
One more bodybuilder who is over 60-years-old is still crushing the competition as youngsters call his achievements inspirational.
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