THE legendary Japanese bodybuilder whose calves made Arnold Schwarzenegger jealous has died at aged 78.
Shigeru Sugita was a champion bodybuilder who won the Mr Universe title in 1976.
Shigeru Sugita has died at aged 78 Shigeru Sugita who won the Mr Universe title in 1976Sugita reportedly passed away from natural causes on April 13.
The bodybuilder started his career in Japan and won the crown of Mr Japan in 1972.
He then went on to establish himself globally and became the first Japanese man to win the Mr Universe competition.
When Sugita was given his title, he posed for photos with his two fellow contestants and country men, Masashi Enomoto and Kozo Sudo, in Hyde Park.
It is said that crowds of people lined up along the park fence waiting for them strike a pose.
Sugita won the IFBB Mr. International (middleweight) competition in 1981.
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