Víctor Martínez (bodybuilder)

Infobox bodybuilder

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name = Víctor Martínez
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nickname = Dominican Dominator
birthdate = birth date and age|1973|07|29
birthplace = San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
deathdate =
best pose = side triceps
height = 5' 9" (1.78m)
weight = (In Season) 240-245 lbs. (Off-Season) 265-275 lbs.
firstproshow = IFBB Night of Champions
firstproshowyear = 2001
bestwin = IFBB Arnold Classic Champion
bestwinyear = 2007
predecessor = Dexter Jackson
successor = Dexter Jackson
yesorretiredyear = Since 1997

Victor Martinez (born San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic July 29 1973) [Victor Martinez Homepage [http://www.ifbbprovictormartinez.com/profile.html] ] , is an International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) professional bodybuilder [ Martinez Profile on Bodybuilding.com [http://contest.bodybuilding.com/contestantbio.php?id=3] ] , the second Dominican bodybuilder to turn professional. The first being Tony Domenench from Puerto Plata, who turned pro in 1995.

His career was launched when he competed in the 1997 National Physique Committee (NPC) New York Metro Championships as a light heavyweight, where he placed first. He continued competing in NPC tournaments until 2001, where he competed in his first IFBB tournament, the Night of Champions, where he placed 8th. The following year, in 2002, he competed in his first Arnold Classic, and placed 13th. He also competed in his first Ironman Pro Invitational the same year, placing 9th.

His first Mr. Olympia came in 2004, where he placed 9th, but he advanced to 5th place in 2005, 3rd place in 2006 [Mr. Olympia, 2006 Results [http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2006olympia_res.htm] ] , and 2nd place in 2007 [Mr. Olympia, 2007 Results [http://contest.bodybuilding.com/results/1883] ] . In 2005 Ronnie Coleman predicted that Martinez would be his successor as Mr. Olympia [ "Flex" article about Mr. Olympia, 2006 [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KFY/is_8_24/ai_n16754490] ] [ "Ronnie Responds", FlexOnline.com, 2005 [http://www.flexonline.com/train/49] ] , although this position is currently held by Dexter Jackson.

In 2007, Martinez became the current reigning Arnold Classic champion. [ Official Announcement of 2007 Arnold Classic Results [http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/pdf/g_arnold_winner.pdf] ] Martinez later finished second to Jay Cutler at the 2007 Mr. Olympia contest. He has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines. On January 18, 2008 Victor underwent surgery to repair his left patellar tendon which was reportedly torn while warming up with lunges. [ [http://www.musculardevelopment.com/content/view/1149/79/ Muscular Development Online Magazine - Victor Martinez Surgery Accomplished! ] ] Victor was scheduled to defend his Arnold Classic title in March 2008, but had to dropout due to his injury.

Height: 5'9" / 175 cm.

Contest weight: 250 lbs / 113 kg.

Off-season weight: 275 lbs / 125 kg.

Arms: 21" / 56 cm.

Chest: 58" / 147.5 cm.

Waist: 32" / 81.5 cm.

Thighs: 30" / 76.5 cm.

Calves: 20" / 51 cm.

Competitive History

*1997 NPC New York Metro Championships, Light-Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
*2000 NPC Junior USA, Heavyweight, 1st
*2000 NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall
*2001 IFBB Night of Champions, 8th
*2002 IFBB Arnold Classic, 13th
*2002 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational, 9th
*2003 IFBB Night of Champions, 1st
*2004 IFBB Mr. Olympia, 9th
*2004 IFBB GNC Show of Strength Pro Championship, 1st
*2005 IFBB Arnold Classic, 7th
*2005 IFBB New York Pro Championship, 3rd
*2005 IFBB Mr. Olympia, 5th
*2005 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational, 5th
*2006 IFBB Arnold Classic, 3rd
*2006 IFBB Mr Olympia, 3rd
*2007 IFBB Arnold Classic, 1st
*2007 IFBB Mr Olympia, 2nd

ee also

*Arnold Classic
*Ironman Pro Invitational
*List of male professional bodybuilders
*Mr. Olympia
*New York Pro Championship
*Night of Champions
*San Francisco Pro Invitational

References

External links

* [http://www.ifbbprovictormartinez.com/ Victor Martinez's official website]
* [http://www.arnoldclassic.com/ Arnold Classic official website]
* [http://www.mrolympia.com/ Mr. Olympia official website]
* [http://www.ifbb.com/ IFBB official website]