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Big Ramy: The Egyptian Bodybuilding Champion Who Made History


Mohamed Mamdouh Elssbiay, known as Big Ramy, is a professional Egyptian bodybuilder who competes in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB). He won the Mr. Olympia title twice, in 2020 and 2021, becoming the first Egyptian to win the title.

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Big Ramy: The Egyptian Bodybuilding Champion Who Made History
Big Ramy: The Egyptian Bodybuilding Champion Who Made History
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Mohamed Mamdouh Elssbiay, known as Big Ramy, is a professional Egyptian bodybuilder who competes in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB). He won the Mr. Olympia title twice, in 2020 and 2021, becoming the first Egyptian to win the title.

Elssbiay was born in the village of El-Barlus in the Kafr El-Sheikh governorate of Egypt in 1984. He started his bodybuilding career at the age of 21, after his friends encouraged him to try the sport, and quickly excelled in bodybuilding, winning many local and international competitions.

In 2013, Elssbiay began competing in Mr. Olympia, the biggest and most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the world. 

In 2020, he won the title for the first time, becoming the first Egyptian to achieve this feat. He won the title again in 2021, becoming the second player in history to win the title back-to-back.

Big Ramy is known for his incredible physique, which is characterized by his massive size and muscularity. He is also known for his dedication to the sport, which he has said is his "passion."

His success has been a source of pride for many Egyptians, who see him as a symbol of national pride. He has helped to put Egypt on the map in the world of bodybuilding, and he is an inspiration to people all over the world.

Big Ramy's Notable Achievements:

Mr. Olympia champion of 2020 and 2021

Arnold Classic Europe Champion 2017

New York Pro Champion 2013

World Amateur Bodybuilding Championship Champion 2012

Big Ramy's Impact:

Big Ramy has become an inspiration to many people in Egypt and the Arab world. He showed that anyone can achieve their dreams if they work hard and fight for them. He has helped to raise the profile of bodybuilding in Egypt and the Arab world.

Big Ramy's Future:

Big Ramy is still in the prime of his career. He plans to defend his title at Mr. Olympia in 2024. If he is successful, he will become the first player in history to win the title three times in a row.

Big Ramy: The Egyptian Bodybuilding Champion Who Made History
Big Ramy: The Egyptian Bodybuilding Champion Who Made History