Highton bodybuilder Calum Von Moger has taken out his most prestigious title yet – The World Fitness Federation Mr Universe title. Calum competed on Saturday in the Extreme Body class at the championships held in Seoul, South Korea. “I’m extremely happy,” Calum posted on his Facebook page. “I worked my ass off the (last) 12 months and this is the best reward hard work has given me: WFF Pro Bodybuilder status. “I’m very grateful for all the people who believed in me and supported me along the way. Your support has been second to none!” The title will significantly boost Calum’s marketability as he continues to break into the North American market. The Independent reported earlier this year that he has already been signed by two major sports and leisure agencies and has lined up photo and video shoots. He has also gathered major bodybuilding sponsors Cellucor and Strongliftwear. The Arnold Schwarzenegger look-a-like met his idol at the Arnold Sports Festival, founded by the Terminator, in Columbus, Ohio earlier this year. Organisers asked Calum to present an award in the bodybuilding section of the festival, which includes 50 sports, events and a major fitness expo. Calum has been compared favourably to the Australian former Mr Universe at the same age of 23. He plans to live and work for the next three years in the US where he will compete in bodybuilding shows, undertake photo shoots and seek acting work. He first came to global notice with a fifth placing in last year’s Mr Universe in Austria as a relative newcomer.
