Cedric McMillan Winning Speech | Arnold Classic 2017

To say that Cedric McMillan was waiting intensely for his Arnold Classic win would be an understatement. This is a man who so passionately wants to win, to prove himself as one of the best in the sport, has always exuded heartfelt energy. So when he finally won the 2017 Arnold Classic, his speech was not only passionate and heartfelt - it was also hilarious and playful.
Cedric even flips the script on Arnold Schwarzenegger himself - deciding to ask Arnold some questions instead. It's one of those moments that only come around once every couple of years. It's one to be remembered. Now you can watch it yourself in the replay video above. More on Cedric’s untimely death here: generationiron...
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[@blambo3579]

Rewatching this brings me to tears, he was such a humble down to earth person. A class act through and through, he will forever be missed. RIP Cedric.

[@dasitmane7590]

Its too sad. Hes a legend

[@wileecoyote5749]

He's dead

[@walidsadaoui8238]

Seeing Him and Dallas just break my heart

[@kingxw0lf545]

@@wileecoyote5749 legends never die he will always be remembered. Just really sad he didn’t just hang it up for a while and get his health in check before trying to compete again

[@kingofthenorth4550]

@@kingxw0lf545 no such thing as hang it up for awhile. Once the heart is overworked, enlarged and going through complications because of abuse that’s when u should hang it up and then never abuse ur heart again. But bodybuilders have a passion for the sport which is hard to turn off. The man died doing what he loved.

[@bernardbertrand1732]

One of the best winning speeches Ever, I had to come back and watch it one more time. RIP Cedric 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@steroidsR4losers]

KILLING yourselves for FAKE STEROID muscles = LOSERS!! Stay natural buddy!

[@AfterTheGame]

Too bad he took that vaccine.

[@ryhanchoudhury1023]

Characters with some charm and charisma like this is exactly what bodybuilding needs. Salute!

[@hmackprotection1]

Ryhan Choudhury, so true

[@flexluthor1691]

Ryhan Choudhury yea especially the part where he humped arnold. So classy and charming lol sorry this is exactly what bodybuilding doesnt need

[@briankid4737]

Flex Luthor Arnold was just as bad of a troll when he was mr Olympia

[@morganacres9360]

Flex Luthor ..he wasn't humping him lol. jeez. he was pretending to pick him up. he has an outgoing personality. just like someone else who used the take the piss back in the 70s

[@irvinruck8298]

he won the steroid contest yippee! Go lather up and slap on a man thong to flex for other gay men!

[@drzpapi413]

The humility is heartwarming. RIP to a great champion.

[@steroidsR4losers]

Cedric McMillan (Cedroid McPillman) KILLED himself for FAKE STEROID muscles. Stay natural buddy!

[@voltaspeeder17]

Cedric is really a class act and great bodybuilder. We need more positive, well spoken and respectful people like him in the sport!

[@wileecoyote5749]

He's dead

[@steroidsR4losers]

Cedric McMillan (Cedroid McPillman) KILLED himself for FAKE STEROID muscles. Stay natural buddy!

[@Rob-le8xv]

when the fuck has phil ever gave such a motivating speech such as this? Cedric is the people's champ. Gain some mass, tighten the fuck up Ced. You are the future.

[@AztecMC1]

Robert Spargo phils too busy represent Mr. O by trolling 12 yr olds on Instagram about their moms.

[@cssChiakii]

Are you serious? He's given plenty.

[@philippevujosevic24]

meme god big time !

[@wileecoyote5749]

He's dead

[@EdwinTyler]

Gain some mass, tighten the fuck up. I guess it's never enough and we can see where that got him. Poor soul, RIP. Modern bodybuilding has become fatal.

[@riffatislam2003]

I was stunned to see the peak in Arnold's biceps when he hit his rear double biceps Amazing!!

[@Christopher80611]

Even at that age he still hit that pose almost perfectly.The body never forgets!

[@dejanlazickd]

great champ, didn't know much about him, but now...i'm a fan

[@claudiodarocha9779]

First time watching his speech after hearing of his passing and everyone talking about this moment - even better than I thought it’d be…rest in peace king 👑

[@pkae85]

Yeah same here

[@steroidsR4losers]

Cedric McMillan (Cedroid McPillman) KILLED himself for FAKE STEROID muscles. Stay natural buddy!

[@claudiodarocha9779]

@@steroidsR4losers I’m not getting into it with u dude - I am natural but how about u worry about u and let others live their lives. The man was elite.

[@mannygurado2689]

RIP Dallas McCarver

[@MrCS-81]

Realy ? 😥

[@swanchilds]

What??? How??

[@abhishekchaudhry80]

😢

[@jaybrown7434]

And RIP Cedric McMillan smh

[@coutureandsteel]

I remember watching this when it first came out and realized is the epitome of bodybuilding. He’s an artist with character. There will never be another Cedric, love brother. Fly high.

[@wileecoyote5749]

He's dead

[@steroidsR4losers]

Cedric McMillan (Cedroid McPillman) KILLED himself for FAKE STEROID muscles. Stay natural buddy!

[@michaelbenjamin411]

Had to come back to this after hearing the news. RIP Cedric

[@makaveli3189]

Crazy that Dallas was up there with him on this night. Rest In Peace to 2 legends 🕊

[@steroidsR4losers]

roids

[@bobshenix]

@@steroidsR4losers Seriously get a life. No need to go out of your way to spread negative bullshit, both of those men embracing at the end of the video are dead. Have a little respect, no matter your stance on PEDs.

[@steroidsR4losers]

KILLING yourselves for FAKE STEROID muscles = LOSERS!! Stay natural buddy!

[@Elchiless]

@@steroidsR4losers get a life and try to be positive fucking jealous

[@justinwaters8679]

@@steroidsR4losers You're still around? I've seen you for years, and at least you stay consistent. I stay Natty

[@Filmmaker809]

Very Sad to hear of Cedric's passing, such a beautiful and articulate man.......And very funny and poetic, missing you Cedric. :(

[@steroidsR4losers]

Cedric McMillan (Cedroid McPillman) KILLED himself for FAKE STEROID muscles. Stay natural buddy!

[@Linska495th]

Oh man, my new favorite bodybuilder, awesome personality Cedric.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Cedric is a good man. His 2017 Arnold Classic win was spot on.

[@baltazarpacheco8035]

Watching this a second time was somehow better and more impactful for me then the first . RIP Cedric

[@michig911]

Cedric has what it takes to be the next MR. O. A man with characters and charisma. How refreshing.

[@bigdaddyjim9135]

He’s had many shots at the Olympia. He can’t come in shape. He will never win the O. That’s too bad cause he has the best genetics in BB. He just can’t get lean. He’s not even qualified for this years O.

[@nikyparvanov6773]

this didnt age well..

[@cantguardmark210]

RIP champ!❤️ always an inspiration..rest easy!❤️👑

[@ThePrimeStudiosOfficial]

“Good luck and I hope to see you again soon” That goes to show you never know when it’s your last day. R.I.P Cedric

[@adelalmasood]

Cedric just passed today. RIP champ...

[@justinedwards6117]

Rip to ced and Dallas. You guys were amazing.

[@anthonywidemon4805]

Cedric McMillan will be truly missed. Gone but not forgotten! R.I.P Cedric

[@Roman-zf9sj]

Goodbye legend! This speech motivated me to continue bodybuilding when I was in one of the lowest points of my life. Thank you.

[@vietman79]

RIP Cedric. You are missed dearly. Your speech was phenomenal. 😢

[@wraystv3054]

A true winner inside and out.... I'm a fan

[@MyUpMost4God]

Cryin..cryin.. Cedric you’re a champion, you’ll always be a champion in my heart 😞

[@ThaRedPitbull]

That part with Cedric interviewing Arnold had me in tears. First time I've laughed today.

[@perfolkesson2639]

what a great guy, more of this please ! Its not all about you mentality ....me like a lot :)

[@omarsalimhamri2392]

RIP Big country Dallas Mcarver ♥

[@wileecoyote5749]

He's dead

[@hamidrazamohammad1923]

Arnold The man with golden heart

[@dvsxr6t]

He is the absolute best!

[@kendesjarlais7577]

both in shape, onstage side by side? heath all the way. sorry for the throw down. facts are facts.

[@ravsinghrajput2105]

@@kendesjarlais7577 not healthy btw

[@bensexton7350]

One of the best speeches in bodybuilding ever.

[@vincecash1513]

"I will make them remember you" Now this is a quote/bodybuilder I can relate to #McMillanForPresident

[@dekizuljafni9468]

Yeah everybody can be president just because he talk good enough but reality is you need party to make that happen🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@9801skate]

RIP GOAT

[@2jztheworld361]

Man Cedric and Dallas up there now both of them are gone as beautiful as bodybuilding is it’s also truly the devil rip ❤️ one of the best speeches in bodybuilding history he truly made Arnold smile like a little kid

[@edmundrimando7130]

he can be a Mr Olympia ifeel it

[@edmundrimando7130]

Andrew Chin why he has the charisma

[@highviewseeker5415]

Andrew Chin phil's 5'9 he's a manlet

[@ricardorivera6543]

Andrew Chin Kai is so much better! Truly aesthetic. Not pregnant like the "gift"

[@highviewseeker5415]

Ricardo Rivera kai destroyed his physique last few years, he looks like the michellin doll now

[@robertsaladino]

do you still feel it

[@rodtaheri4557]

RIP Cedric and Dallas. Happy you men achieved your dreams!

[@escanor9920]

What an AWESOME guy and athlete he was !! He will be missed !!! R.I.P Cedric. (a fan from France)

[@a.m.thomas9366]

What a beautiful man ! He loved people, and when he wins... it was for everybody !

[@balwindergill1]

I just became Cedric fan . He is such a great guy.

[@ultrafloss492]

Amazing! Thanks very much Cedric!!!!

[@ypmm53]

Such an amazing class act! A great lost to the sport and a greater lost to his friends, family and all who knew him. Thank you for the memories Cedric! RIP Ced.

[@kingofthenorth4550]

It’s so crazy watching this video seeing him on top of the world. It’s crazy how we go years living out best lives and then boom we can die at any moment. To the elders still living in their 70s 80s they are very blessed to have lived so long

[@jeanterine4712]

Arnold have a great sens of humour like intelligent people

[@TIMMY4400]

rip to a king ❤️

[@thefatmanmx]

Cedric is a true champion. RESPECT!

[@joelgarcia6307]

This guy was my WLC instructor in Fort Jackson.. Amazing charisma and so humble, even when we asked him if he competed he would play it down. We found a pic of him on google and set it up in class, he smoked the shit out of us lol. Kool dude

[@kazlifts7774]

That’s so awesome man

[@mjbosc]

Rest in Power, big man.

[@kylepayne1828]

What a legend

[@SHUBHAM678741]

RIP legend.

[@buffruben]

To the greatest victory speech ever. R.I.P. Cedric McMillan 1977 - 2022

[@WeMove19]

Fly high Cedric, my condolences to his family and friends

[@lenawiley-berry1976]

God bless you, thank you, and RIP. GREAT CHARACTER, GREAT CHARISMA , GREAT CHAMPION! ARNOLD WAS A SPORT AND FOREVER A CHAMPION. One never knows when their good deed done is their last. Great Job. RIP CEDRIC.

[@tirupati4953]

Cedric is such a humble dude.

[@vdn17]

i cant help but smile and be happy for him! kudos!

[@demontero5214]

WHO is here watching this now and missing this wonderful big man ? R.I.P. Ced I had the pleasure to meet you couple of times at Fibo Germany 😞

[@Billiamda1]

great speach! motivation. he looked amazing clear cut winner here, loved the classic poses.

[@kayokk-]

So, I came here through his video in the hospital and then looked up his Wikipedia and finally this video and I was utterly amazed at the inclusive human being that this man was. Instantly, within these two videos he climbed right to the top of what a classy, respected and humble good human being looks and sounds like. Instant fan forever here. I also said a prayer, a prayer that brings to our humanity more just like this shooting star. God bless and will never forget. Amen🙏🏼

[@leslied.2475]

I tried to look at my life now wishing I had a dream I followed through and then say to my eight years old self "I did this for you baby.."

[@scientiaaclabore3362]

Its never too late. Only when you give up on yourself it will be over. Never give up!

[@aaastud4u]

Such great guys ... like Cedric said, enough of the negativity & hate ... keep it positive ... to all these ignorant people, whose preconceptions, readymade assumptions, and mistaken beliefs about bodybuilders is shattered. 💥 This lineup of charismatic, inspirational, thought provoking, powerfully insightful, incredibly down-to-earth gentlemen break the inaccurate stereotypes. ✨🏆✨⚡️💪🏽⚡️💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕👍🏼 ... and they’re hilariously funny and joyful too!

[@kizombaflyingkizombie7335]

What a guy!!! Hats off to you,, Cedric.

[@lovepreetsingh5584]

What a positive attitude he has , others must learn from him how to celebrate success who call them self mr world or mr Olympia or wtever..... great person 👍🏻

[@donaldviner4825]

R.I.P. champ🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@moorstring]

Rest In Peace, Cedric! 😢😢😢

[@louayuaeIT]

Cedric You are a living Legend!

[@dazzlingdinodannucci5328]

A real person with integrity and honesty. We should have more people like this in our world.

[@kolmiland]

Man, you are future, really amazing speech and body.

[@southpawsgarage]

WONDERFUL CHAMPION!

[@marcos.1481]

I am a BIG fan of Cedric! He is such a nice guy, and his body, well - I havent seen a more aesthetic, defined one.

[@gavinlanphear882]

Cedric was so positive and such a good role model. He will be missed.

[@pe7ko7o]

Arnold u are such a legend we all love you!! :)

[@australianmen75]

Bless you Cedric you always be remembered for your kindness and humble! May the earth be light

[@dibyasinghfitness]

Rip legend 🙏

[@RonBaezclassic]

Best video ever for those who didn’t know Cedric!

[@fete82]

Damn, Matt Damon got buff

[@bien.mp4]

hahaha

[@lorz31]

RIP muscleman! What a champion!

[@cmires104]

what a great representative of this awesome sport! Cedric!!!

[@turkmage33]

RIP to one of the best...

[@Bacchinif]

Maybe the best speech in the bodybuilding community ever. Definitely better than Ronnie... LoL.

[@niggasjit]

All Ronnie did was stutter on about god this and god that.. I was like dude not the right platform bro

[@kwamenzinga30]

The best Speach ever and still in our Hearts big man you were my inspiration since 2009 2010 damn time flies thank you for your Service and for everything 💪🏿✊🏿🤴🏿

[@johnnyb6295]

One of the best winning speach I have ever heard. I liked how he sheared the win with the others and how he was comic with arnold

[@vladimircanada7505]

Yonatan Ben yehuda it’s not comic! It’s disrespectful!

[@WalaaBudran]

Disrespectful ..is the description to a rude tongue of bad Cidric chit.

[@luckym1580]

RIP Cedric McMillan ❤

[@malikwilliams8643]

RIP Cedrick

[@scottkelly4131]

CEDRIC IS A TRUE WARRIOR / GENTLEMAN WITH CLASS AND HEART . YO BRO - IM A FAN 😎👍🇺🇲

[@yashdixit8908]

Rip Cedric ... one of the greatest ✨✨✨🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chetanlakhan6978]

Very best winning speech he is so humble and it is the mark of greatness.

[@ricardosaucedo7263]

Was always a champ!

[@navidkomy5850]

Man of honer , we will miss your big smiles man . Rest In Peace

[@jackhacki9781]

RIP♥️

[@chalklite7]

Wow Cedric, you will be missed but thanks for coming, thanks for being in our dimension of/in time.

[@ihavewaited90daystochangem51]

5:49 cedric looks like a kid who got everything he wanted for christmas.

[@sendogg1790]

RIP champ you will be missed 🙏

[@evelia1156]

RIP Cedric. Bodybuilding lost another good one.

[@SoulSearch11110]

R.I.P. Cedric 💪🏿

[@ashutoshporichha7623]

RIP

[@anthonyhinchcliffe8415]

Blown away re-watching. Such a humble guy with so much humour in a serious industry. Best winning speech ever, absolute class of a man and competitor 🙏

[@weilijrfang7364]

Arnold Schwarzenegger is the best

[@dalaov5258]

Rest in Paradise. What a human being he was! We can all learn something from this.

[@ixxxq]

6:17 Cedric started doing his purpose

[@EveRestUpsb]

Legends say he joined bodybuilding for this very moment

[@selassiesuntstv7040]

A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT FOR BODYBUILDING respect