Life goal achieved

Klaus Drescher wins Mr. Universe competition again

Now he has achieved everything he wanted to achieve. Klaus "Serratus" Drescher (35) can once again call himself Mr. Universe after his first victory ten years ago, making Austrian history in the process. But there were many hurdles on the way to the title.

Last Saturday, the bodybuilder from Lavanttal competed in the Mister Universe competition in Celaya, Guanajuato in Mexico, even though he had been undergoing treatment for health problems over the past few weeks.

The journey there was pure torture. 30 hours in a sitting position and without sleep, seven hours waiting for the connecting flight in Amsterdam. The return journey was the same.

Klaus Drescher im „Krone“-Interview

"But none of that matters, it could have been a 50-hour journey, I wouldn't have cared, because the price of success is, among other things, sacrifice," says Drescher. 

What victory felt like
"I can't put into words the moment when you're on stage with just one opponent and the name of the runner-up is called. It's like floating on clouds in heaven," says Drescher.

Dedicates title to deceased friend
Drescher dedicated his second Mr. Universe title to his friend Walter Pranger, who died unexpectedly eight years ago and for whom he said he would give anything to be able to train with him again. 

What's next
In the near future, the 35-year-old bodybuilder will have a three-week break from training with plenty of regeneration, many interviews and an honorary kick-off at the Carinthian soccer club WAC.