Arnold names old pal head doc

Doctor Columbu is the 4th one in from the rightSACRAMENTO - Francesco Columbu, a weightlifting partner of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger during his days as a champion bodybuilder, was named Friday to the state's Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Columbu, 64, is a two-time Mr. Olympia and a former Mr. Universe who used to train with Schwarzenegger in the 1970s.

He has been a chiropractor since 1977 and owns a care center in Los Angeles. According to published reports, Columbu stopped lifting in 1981 but still plays tennis on the weekends with the governor. Like Schwarzenegger, he is a Republican.

The position includes a $100 per diem compensation and does not require Senate confirmation. mercurynews

Comments

[Evie]

I'm sure this was a completely impartial decision based entirely on the appointee's qualifications ;-) Bodybuilders are movin' up!