The title is Cooper’s first Universe victory.
The World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) held one among its most recognizable contests of the 12 months, the Pro Universe, on Sept. 23, 2023. The Pro Universe is held in high esteem by many fans of the game, largely since the winner walks away carrying the title of “Mr. Universe” — a championship synonymous with classic bodybuilding dating back to the Nineteen Forties under a wide range of bodybuilding federations.
The WNBF held its first Pro Universe contest in 1990. In probably the most recent edition, Malcom Cooper got here away with the 2023 Pro Universe victory. Cooper weighed roughly 174 kilos (79 kilograms) when he took the stage against eight high-level competitors.
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Prior to entering his first amateur bodybuilding contest in 2016, Cooper reached a body weight of 260 kilos (118 kilograms). The determination and focus required for such a major personal transformation is probably going a driving force behind his competitive success.
In a contest recap posted on his Instagram page, he referenced the vital commitment and consistency, writing:
“PRIDE… not in an end result… But pride within the income… The work. The sacrifice. The intent. The main focus. The hearth. The tears. The study… This weekend was cumulative in some ways…
But we are usually not. Done. Yet.”
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The 37-year-old athlete has a background not only in bodybuilding, but in powerlifting as well. He appears to still maintain one foot on this planet of strength sports, as he posted an Instagram story showcasing a deadlift of 525 kilos (238.1 kilograms) — thrice his body weight — performed just days after winning the Universe title.
Cooper’s first skilled bodybuilding contest was a runner-up debut on the WNBF Natural Muscle Mayhem in Oct. 2021. Along with his victory on the Pro Universe, Cooper now officially qualifies to enter probably the most prestigious WNBF contest of every calendar 12 months — the World Championships, scheduled for Nov. 18-19 in Seattle, WA. Cooper last appeared on the World Championships in 2021 where he placed fifth.
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