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Isodiol International Inc. Announces Appointment of Franco Columbu to Iso-Sport Management Team
Isodiol International Inc. Announces Appointment of Franco Columbu to Iso-Sport Management Team.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Isodiol International Inc. (CSE: ISOL) (OTCQB: ISOLF) (FSE: LB6B.F) (the “Company” or “Isodiol”), is pleased to announce that actor, author, former champion bodybuilder and World's Strongest Man competitor, Franco Columbu, has joined the management team at Iso-Sport. Mr. Columbu will focus on the business development of Iso-Sport and raise further awareness of the Company’s health and wellness CBD products for athletes around the world.\n Columbu has won every important title in bodybuilding and power lifting. He is a two-time Mr. Olympia − the most prestigious and lucrative title in bodybuilding − and has been Mr. Universe and Mr. World, among others. Even more amazing is the fact that he won his second Mr. Olympia at the age of 40, a mere five years after he had completely dislocated his knee in competition. Some of his power lifting world records are even more legendary: Bench Press − 525 lbs., Squat − 655 lbs., and Dead Lift − 750 lbs. In April 1979, Franco even made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest lung power when he was able to blow up a hot water bottle until it burst in just 55 seconds using only sheer lung power. Franco Columbu’s film work includes producing and starring in “Beretta’s Island,” “Doublecross on Costa’s Island,” and “Ancient Warriors.” He also produced and directed “Sardinia, The Greatest Isle of the Sea,” an award-winning documentary about his homeland. Columbu appeared in the documentary, “Pumping Iron,” and played supporting roles in the blockbuster movies, “Conan the Barbarian” and “The Terminator.” On television, he was technical advisor for and appeared in the CBS-TV movie “Getting Physical.” He has also been featured in several national TV and print commercials as well as numerous guest appearances and television shows. Columbu graduated from Chiropractic College in 1977 and has been the recipient of several honors and awards throughout the years including: Induction into the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.Received a Certificate of Merit from the IFBB in 1985.Awarded the highest civilian honor of merit – the m...