Chris Bumstead on his retirement from the 2024 Olympics

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But what was most telling for fans of the five-time champion was the question about his post-Olympic prospects. Olympic host Bob Cicherillo asked Bumstead a specific question about his possible retirement:

• Cicherillo: “The rumor mill is churning… if you win the title this weekend, is that it?”
• Bumstead: “I think since 2020 I’ve been telling people I’ve got one more in me. I won last year and I have to work hard to win again this year. That’s all I’m focused on.”

Bumstead added that he feels like he has “more in him if he wants it.” but did not provide any further details.

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Bigger than bodybuilding

Since his emergence as the face of the most exciting new division in bodybuildingBumstead has evolved into more than just a professional physical athlete. With nearly 25 million followers on Instagram alone, Bumstead's fame is doing a lot to boost the sport as a whole.

However, the champion has repeatedly hinted that his days as an Olympian – unlike many of his peers, Bumstead only competes once a year – may be coming to an end.

• Bumstead and his partner Courtney King welcomed their first child, Bradley, in April.
• In September, Bumstead announced a significant move into entrepreneurship by taking a partial stake in sportswear brand Gymshark.
• Bumstead runs his own gym, RAW Athletic Club, as well as a nutritional supplement and meal prep line.

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The 2024 Olympics could be Bumstead's swansong. There is a lot of speculation implicating Bumstead and the Olympia Fair as a whole. It's in the interest of everyone involved to leave the door open – fans will soon know if CBum has decided to cross the threshold.

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