5-Time Classic Physique Champion Chris Bumstead and Fiancée Courtney King Share Pregnancy Announcement
The five-time Olympian will become a first-time father.
As if winning his fifth consecutive Classic Physique championship at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest wasn’t enough reason to celebrate, Chris Bumstead has even more motivation to stay at the top of his game as the calendar turns to 2024.
After another successful performance at the biggest bodybuilding competition of the year, The king of the Classic Physique division can officially call himself a father-in-waiting. On Monday, November 13, 2023, Bumstead and his fiancée Courtney King revealed that they are expecting their first child.
The power couple posted a four-part photo carousel with the simple caption “Baby Bum Coming 2024” to let the world know about their pregnancy. The third photo showed Bumstead and King holding a six-slide ultrasound of their son.
While Bumstead brings name recognition and an impressive build that helped him reach the top of the classic physique mountain five years in a row, his partner also boasts impressive accomplishments and great genetics. A decorated athlete, King earned her IFBB Pro League card in 2012, setting the stage for a highly successful career as a bikini competitor. The Chicago native didn’t reach the same level as her renowned future husband, but she managed to finish in the top three in 11 of the 14 competitions she participated in between 2013 and 2016.
In particular, King capped his career in epic fashion by capturing the Bikini Olympia 2016 championship over a crowded field that included three-time winner Ashley Kaltwasser. Two years later, she began dating Bumstead, who soon after began his dominant career in the Classic Physique division. And just before claiming his fourth Olympia title, the Canadian native got down on one knee and proposed to King in October 2022.
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As one of the most respected figures in sports, Bumstead received a lot of support from his peers following the public announcement of his fiancée’s pregnancy.
“I’m so excited to meet Baby Bum! Kameron said that he will take care of the children,” commented legendary coach Hany Rambod.
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath also expressed his excitement over Bumstead’s announcement.
“Congratulations! Shurie and I are so happy for you two!” wrote the 43-year-old retired bodybuilder.
Ironically, Bumstead isn’t the only multiple champion who will soon become a first-time father. Derek Lunsford, who became the first two-division winner in Olympia history by taking the Men’s Open title two years after taking home the 212th Olympia crown, announced the expectation of his first child in July. 2023.
In a touching moment that only added to the magic of making his Mr. Olympia dream come true, Lunsford kissed his wife’s stomach as he celebrated winning the Sandow trophy and a $400,000 prize that should go a long way toward helping the couple preparing for their baby. for success.
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