Hidetada ‘Hide’ Yamagishi is a Japanese IFBB pro bodybuilding champion. He made history in 2007 as the first Japanese bodybuilder to compete in Mr. Olympia. Yamagishi was also the first ever Japanese bodybuilder to have been invited to the Arnold Classic. ‘The Dragon’ as he is called in the bodybuilding world, has had his struggles, be it personal or professional. Hide started bodybuilding at the young age of 16 to get into the rugby football team in high school. Today that same sport is bringing him the recognition he deserves.

Hide has had his share of achievements such as winning the Europa Show of Champions and placing 2nd in the Phoenix Pro and the New York Pro Championships. Now at the age of 50, Hide finally got the stage and throne that he has been fighting for and fans rejoiced.

Hidetada Yamagishi wins the great bodybuilding title

In a new post on Generation Iron’s Instagram page, ‘The Warrior’ is seen posing proudly with his flexed biceps and holding a huge trophy and a gigantic medal. The caption reads, “Hidetada Yamagishi wins the Men’s 212 title during the Masters Olympia! LINK IN BIO for full results.”

The bodybuilder who was placed 9th in Mr. Olympia never lost his goal. Even after retiring, the one who wanted to become an MMA fighter won the 212 Masters Olympia. Standing at 5’7” and weighing 220 lbs in contests, Hide wasn’t the biggest guy on the IFBB pro stage. Despite this, he held his ground in the open class for years against formidable competitors. Later, he shifted to the 212 division at the 212 Arnold Classic.

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The man who made it to the top ten in Olympias and 5th in the Arnold Classic has always made his country proud. Fans were pouring their love for the Japanese bodybuilder in the comments of the new post.

Hidetada Yamagishi gets the compliments from fans that he deserves

All the comments were about the relief and happiness that bodybuilding fans have over his win. One fan rejoiced, “Dedicated for so many years congrats!” Another fan pointed out, “Hella underrated physique.”

A follower wrote about how Hide deserved the title and said, “Well deserved,” while another person talked about his hard work and said, “Awesome, after so much hard work, he finally got the reward he deserved.” Finally, a fan wrote, “Congratulations champ.”

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