11 Facts About Roelly Winklaar

Roelly Winklaar's father died in a motorcycle accident when he was four years old.

Roelly Winklaar's mother moved the family to Rotterdam in the Netherlands when he was five years old.

Roelly Winklaar then set his goals to becoming a pro, which he achieved by earning his pro card in 2009, then followed up by winning in New York City, in 2010.

Roelly Winklaar lived for a few years in Almere, before briefly moving to the USA as a professional.

Since the 2010s, Roelly Winklaar has become one of the leading bodybuilding pros, twice finishing in the top 5 of the Mr Olympia finals.

Roelly Winklaar is noted for his large and impressive physique, displaying an impressive combination of massive size and conditioning, often out sizing taller competitors.

In part due to his years spent as a gymnast in his youth, and his gifted genetics, Roelly Winklaar is considered to have the best arms in bodybuilding history, measuring at 24 inches.

Roelly Winklaar has stated that other than intensity he has not had to do anything special for his arms.

Roelly Winklaar was prominently featured as one of lead figures featured in the 2013 documentary, Generation Iron, which highlights his preparation and training for the 2012 Mr Olympia.

Roelly Winklaar has three children and resides in Amsterdam in the off season.

Roelly Winklaar's younger brother Quincy is an IFBB Pro League bodybuilder.