VETERAN bodybuilder John Citrone has entered the record books by lifting his fifth Mr Universe Masters title.
The 61-year-old, from Washington, Wearside, has already won five world championships during his career.
He won his first major title when he was crowned Junior Mr Britain at 17.
He competed with his friend, actor and US politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, during the 1960s. Mr Citrone said: "Arnold stayed in Chester-le-Street at my house in 1968 before he went on to become what he is now.
"He asked me to go with him to the States, but I could not go because I was recently married."
Mr Citrone came out of retirement to claim his latest Mr Universe Masters title.
He said: "I am planning to retire now, but I have said that so many times before."
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