The news of Lorimer’s demise sent shock waves throughout the bodybuilding community and beyond.
No other bodybuilder has ever achieved the prestigious honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Arnold Classic, a prominent bodybuilding competition, is named in his honor. Sadly, the co-founder of the event and a close friend of Schwarzenegger — Jim Lorimer passed away recently.
The renowned bodybuilder paid special tribute to his late friend by posting an emotional statement on his social media accounts, to which his fellow athletes responded in the comments.
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Lorimer died on November 24, 2022, aged 96. Jim Lorimer has served in several positions in addition to co-founding and organizing the Arnold Classic, including FBI agent, mayor, and national track coach.
Lorimer and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s goal was to popularize bodybuilding. The two created the Arnold Classic competition in 1989 to make this happen; it quickly rose to the status of the second most important bodybuilding competition. Schwarzenegger, a longtime friend, was honored on Instagram with a message that read: “I’m devastated that I won’t be able to sit with him again and listen to his wisdom, or criticize bodybuilders with him, or just laugh and laugh.”
Lorimer and Schwarzenegger could both be considered bodybuilding pioneers. Schwarzenegger served as one of President George H.W. Bush’s most senior advisers at the time. The bodybuilder recalled how his close friend Lorimer, who served as the head of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, helped him make the right choice.
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Relationship between Jim Lorimer and Arnold Schwarzenegger
The bond between the promoter and the bodybuilding superstar began in 1970 when Lorimer brought a teenage Schwarzenegger to an event in Columbus, Ohio.
The two quickly formed a close friendship and agreed to an unofficial agreement to popularize bodybuilding as a sport in the United States. One of the most famous athletic events is the Arnold Classic, which Schwarzenegger and Lorimer founded in 1989.
Schwarzenegger and many other athletes credit Lorimer with the success of bodybuilding and other sports in Columbus and elsewhere. His enthusiasm and love for athletics allowed him to succeed in life and achieve great things.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the entire bodybuilding community will no doubt carry Lorimer’s memory in their hearts as they continue to honor his legacy. His passing is a powerful reminder to cherish the friendships we make, to pursue our passions with unwavering determination, and to leave a lasting impact on the world around us. Jim Lorimer’s legacy will forever inspire and motivate generations to come, ensuring that his contribution to bodybuilding and the world of sport will never be forgotten.