The mystery is described in one of the musician's songs
Campbell is an Olympian. He led the US judo team in the 1964 Summer Olympics. He went on to become a Democrat in the US House of Representatives. He then switched to being a Republican until he retired in 2004. He is one of the 44 members of the Council of Chiefs of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Tribe.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was the youngest man ever to win the title of Mr. Olympia. He was only 23 years old! He went on to win the bodybuilding competition six years in a row.
Bradley was a basketball superstar. He played in the NBA for 10 years and is even in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He spent most of his career playing for the New York Knicks.
Shuler was an absolute prodigy. By the time he left the University of Tennessee, he had broken nearly all of the passing records. He spent several seasons in the NFL before retiring because of a foot injury.
Schwarzenegger became an American citizen in 1983, and 20 years later he was elected Governor of California. A Republican, he was in office from 2003 until 2011.
He later was a Republican member of Congress from 1971 to 1989, putting emphasis on low taxation and supply-side economics. He unsuccessfully ran for US President in 1988.
Ventura, also known as "The Body," was a key part of the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). Part of his fame was his long-standing feud with Hulk Hogan. He is in the WWE Hall of Fame.
He was elected to the US House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2007. He ended his political career in 2012.
Ventura radically transformed when he became a politician in 1991. He became the mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He then became the Governor of Minnesota in 1999. He 'gave up' politics in 2003, but still remains politically active on social media and TV. He is now part of the Green Party (GPUS).
Ryun was an incredible runner. In his teens, he was the first high schooler to run a mile in under four minutes. He went on to win a silver medal for the 1500 m at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
After his track career, Ryun served in the House of Representatives from 1996 to 2007. He represented Kansas' 2nd congressional district as a Republican.
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Bunning was a member of the US House of Representatives from 1999 until 2011. He was a senator for Kentucky for the Republican Party. He is the only person in history to be part of both the United States Senate and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
In 1964, Jim Bunning threw a completely perfect game. He also played in nine All-Star Games. His baseball career lasted from 1955 to 1971.
Metcalfe was famous for being the world's fastest human in the years 1932-34. He also used to hold the world record for the 100 meters and competed in two Summer Olympics.
He started as a politician in Chicago. The people of Illinois elected him to the US House of Representatives in 1971. A Democrat, he co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus and served until he passed away in 1978.
Largent was elected to represent Oklahoma's 1st district in the US Senate as a Republican from 1994 until 2002. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Oklahoma in 2002.
Osborne went on to represent Nebraska's 3rd district in the US House of Representatives. He was a Republican and continued in politics until he lost the bid for Governor of Nebraska in 2006.
Largent was such a good football player that he is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He spent most of his sports career with the Seattle Seahawks and is regarded as one of the best wide receivers in history.
Johnson also made history after his basketball career by becoming the first African-American mayor of Sacramento in 2008. A Democrat, he remained in office until 2016.
Osborne was both a pro sportsman and coach. He played three NFL seasons as a wide receiver. He then coached the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Under his guidance, they won two national championships.
Johnson is one of the only players in history to average 20 points and 12 assists in a season. He was also a three-time All-Star point guard during his sports career. Safe to say, he is a basketball legend.
Messam had more luck with his political career. He became the mayor of Miramar, Florida in 2015, and has kept the position ever since. He also tried to become the Democratic nominee for the 2020 US election, but did not qualify for any of the debates.
Outside of his boxing life, he is also heavily involved in politics. He has served as a Senator of the Philippines since 2016. He became the president of the PDP-Laban party, the ruling political party of the Philippines. He was voted out of the position in 2021 after speaking out against President Rodrigo Duterte.
Bradley transitioned into politics in 1978. He was a successful senator of New Jersey for 18 years. However, he lost the Democratic nomination for the US presidency to Al Gore in 2000.
Jenner was known as the "world's greatest athlete." Before her transition, she won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games. She was also a college football player and later a race car driver.
In 2021, Caitlyn Jenner is trying to break into the world of American politics. As a Republican, Jenner is running for Governor of California.
Messam played for the Florida State Seminoles national championship team in 1993. After a good stint as a wide receiver, he decided to leave the Cincinnati Bengals in 1997.
Kemp was a prolific American football player. He played professionally for 13 years with teams like the Buffalo Bills.
Pacquiao is considered one of the best boxers in history. He is the only boxer to have won world championships across four decades. He is now the oldest welterweight world champion.
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To become a top athlete, you have to train hard virtually non-stop. It requires absolute mastery over your body and mind. It is no wonder then that after some athletes' careers are over, they turn to another very intense profession: politics.
There is a reason people say that candidates "run for office." It takes stamina and devotion to reach the top, and athletes are already halfway there!
Click through to discover athletes-turned-politicians.