The accolade that Arnold Schwarzenegger has earned has never been granted to any other bodybuilder. The Arnold Classic competition, a well-known bodybuilding event, is named to pay tribute to him. A dear friend of Schwarzenegger and co-creator of the event, Jim Lorimer, just died away.
The famous bodybuilder honored his deceased buddy on social media by sharing a heartfelt message, which received reactions from other sportsmen.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s sincere tweet receives responses from famous individuals and renowned fitness enthusiasts.
Lorimer died on November 24, 2022, at the age of 96. In addition to helping establish and manage the Arnold Classic event, Jim Lorimer also had several other roles such as an FBI agent, mayor, and national track coach.
Lorimer and Arnold Schwarzenegger aimed to increase the popularity of bodybuilding. The two started the Arnold Classic competition in 1989 to bring it to fruition, and it expanded to become the second-most renowned bodybuilding tournament. “I am deeply saddened that I won’t have the opportunity to sit with him again and listen to his wisdom, or discuss bodybuilders with him, or simply share laughter,” said a tribute to Schwarzenegger, a lifetime friend, on Instagram.
One might view both Lorimer and Schwarzenegger as pioneers in the field of bodybuilding. At that time, Schwarzenegger was a key counselor to President George H. W. Bush. The bodybuilder recalled how his friend Lorimer, who was the head of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, had helped him make the right decision.
The tweet from Schwarzenegger garnered several messages of sympathy from prominent bodybuilders and celebrities.
Jay Cutler was among the renowned bodybuilders who penned the following:
Rest in peace, unfortunate news
I’m quite happy that I had the opportunity to meet him during the event.
Jim, “Rest in peace.”
“The tribute affects the bones as well as the heart and soul.” This is a really strong statement that is also extremely true. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Jim. Your essence persists.
A number of individuals expressed:
“Life is a truly incredible journey!” goes very quickly! Let’s appreciate and energize our loved ones at this moment.
“Sorry to hear about your loss.
“🙏”
“Good wishes”
In his message, Schwarzenegger also expressed his condolences and good intentions to the Lorimer family.
The connection between Jim Lorimer and Arnold Schwarzenegger
When Lorimer asked a teenage Schwarzenegger to attend an event in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970, the connection between the promoter and the bodybuilding icon officially began.
The two rapidly formed a strong connection and decided to unofficially promote bodybuilding as a sport in the United States. One of the most famous sports tournaments is the Arnold Classic, which Schwarzenegger and Lorimer established in 1989.
Lorimer is recognized by Schwarzenegger and many other sportsmen for his contribution to the development of bodybuilding and other sports in Columbus and other locations. His determination and love for athletics allowed him to achieve important goals in life.
