Victor Martinez is a professional IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) bodybuilder who has earned recognition as one of the most successful athletes in the sport. He gained widespread acclaim after winning the prestigious 2007 Arnold Classic and placing second in the same year at the Mr. Olympia competition, just behind Jay Cutler. Known for his physique, symmetry, and consistency, Martinez maintains an in-season weight between 240–245 lbs. He has served as an ambassador for bodybuilding through endorsements and sponsorship deals, including a contract with Maximum Human Performance (MHP). Notably, he is the second Dominican bodybuilder, after Tony Domenench, to achieve professional IFBB status. Martinez connects with fans through his website, vicmartinez.com, where he shares updates about competitions and offers bodybuilding advice.
Victor Martinez was born on July 29, 1973, in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic. At a young age, he relocated with his family to New York City, where he spent most of his formative years. As a teenager, Martinez was actively involved in sports, including baseball, basketball, and football, before eventually transitioning to bodybuilding. A tragic moment in his personal life occurred in 2009 when his sister, Eridania Rodriguez, was found murdered in a building near the World Trade Center.
Martinez’s amateur achievements laid the foundation for his success as a professional. Key highlights from this phase include first-place finishes at the 2000 NPC Junior USA Heavyweight Championship and the NPC Nationals Heavyweight division the same year. These victories signaled his readiness for the professional stage.
Martinez began his professional career competing as a light heavyweight in the New York Metro Championships. His IFBB debut came at the Night of Champions, where he placed 8th. He entered the Arnold Classic in 2002 and placed 13th. Over the next few years, Martinez steadily improved his standing in high-profile contests. In 2003, he secured his first IFBB professional win at the Night of Champions.
His first appearance in the Mr. Olympia competition came in 2004, where he placed 9th. He continued to climb the ranks with a 5th-place finish in 2005 and 3rd place in 2006. In 2007, Martinez reached the peak of his career by winning the Arnold Classic and earning a runner-up position in the Mr. Olympia contest, coming in just behind Jay Cutler.
| Birth Date: | 23 Dec, 1978 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | Venezuela |
| Birth Place: | Ciudad Bolívar |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Venezuelan professional baseball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
