The video discusses the rise and fall of a bodybuilder named Kovács, who gained fame in the 90s for his remarkable strength and size, becoming the poster boy for a supplement company. Despite his early success, including winning a championship that granted him professional status, Kovács' career declined due to his obsession with gaining size, leading to health issues like leukemia. His life took a darker turn with legal troubles and extortion charges, ending tragically with his death from a heart attack at 44. The story highlights the fleeting nature of fame and the potential dangers of extreme bodybuilding practices.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In the 1990s, bodybuilding in the United States started to gain popularity.
2. Magazines specializing in bodybuilding began to appear and gain popularity.
3. A powerlifting event and seminar were held in Canada, sponsored by a supplement company.
4. A 17-18 year old boy, later identified as Greg Kovacs, attended the event and impressed the audience with his strength.
5. Greg Kovacs was 6 feet tall and weighed over 120 kilos at the time.
6. He did a series of exercises without warming up and completed 12-15 repetitions, while others only managed 1-2.
7. Kovacs was approached by a coach who offered to sponsor him and help him become a professional bodybuilder.
8. Kovacs started competing in bodybuilding championships and quickly gained fame.
9. He became known for his feats of strength and was featured in magazines such as Flex and MuscleMag.
10. Kovacs' diet consisted of 18,000 calories per day, which he consumed every 45 minutes, alternating between solid meals and protein shakes.
11. He became an attraction at fairs and events, but his health began to decline due to his extreme diet and training regimen.
12. Kovacs started to experience health problems, including high blood pressure and kidney damage.
13. He was diagnosed with leukemia and hospitalized several times before recovering.
14. Kovacs was later arrested and charged with extortion and blackmail.
15. He was released from prison, but his life was never the same, and he died in 2013 at the age of 44 due to a massive heart attack.
16. Greg Kovacs was known for his incredible strength and was considered one of the biggest bodybuilders to ever compete on stage.
17. He was featured in several magazines, including Flex and MuscleMag, and was known for his impressive physique.
18. Kovacs' story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of extreme dieting and training regimens in the pursuit of fame and fortune.