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American Derek Lunsford wins the Mr Olympia 2023 title for the first time in the Open bodybuilding category.

Chris Bumstead wins the Mr Olympia title in the Classic Physique category for the fifth year running.

The Mister Olympia 2023 competition begins on Thursday, November 2. Follow the competition with us until Sunday. Saturday, November 04: Chris Bumstead, Ryan Terry, Derek Lunsford, Keone Pearson Open bodybuilding: Derek Lunsford wins Men's physique results: Ryan Terry winner   Classic physique results: Chris Bumstead wins  Men's Physique prejudging: Classic Physique Prejudging: Friday, November 03: Mens Open bodybuilding Prejudging Results in 212 category (-96 kg): Keone Pearson Shaun Clarida Angel Calderon Frias Kerrith Bajjo Ahmad Ashkanani Keone Pearson aka Keone Prodigy is crowned Mr Olympia 212 category - 96 kg Men 212 pre-judging This Friday sees pre-judging for men in the -212 lbs (-96 kg) category. Chris Bumstead (winner of the 4 previous editions) and Ramon Dino are the two favourites to watch in the Classic physique category.

Nick Walker: Forfeited for Mr. Olympia 2023 due to injury 31/10/2023 Announced just 3 hours ago this Tuesday, Mr. Olympia 2023 title contender Nick Walker has unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition due to a hamstring injury. A third-place finisher in the previous edition, Walker had high hopes for this weekend's competition, where he was considered by many to be the most promising. In the end, he was considered by many to be a serious contender for the title. In a relatively short space of time, Nick Walker has become one of the most eagerly awaited stars of the IFBB Pro League. His impressive physique and impeccable physical condition have been hailed by fans and specialists alike since his debut. In 2022, he took a respectable third place at the Mr. Olympia, behind champion Hadi Choopan and Men's Open newcomer Derek Lunsford. Nick Walker then took part in the Arnold C

Mr. Olympia 2017: Phil Heath's Final Bow The Mr. Olympia is undoubtedly the most prestigious title in the world of bodybuilding. In 2017, the event took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, a usual spot for this competition. That year, Phil Heath arrived with great determination to clinch his seventh consecutive title, which would tie him with the legend Arnold Schwarzenegger. Main competitors of Phil Heath in 2017 included: Mamadouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay : Widely considered Phil's biggest challenger that year. William Bonac Dexter "The Blade" Jackson : Winner of Mr. Olympia 2008. Shawn Rhoden Roelly Winklaar Open Bodybuilding Category Rankings for Mr. Olympia 2017: Phil Heath Big Ramy William Bonac Dexter Jackson Shawn Rhoden Phil Heath brilliantly won the competition in 2017, showcasing once again his dominance in the bodybuildin

Jeremy Buendia is back competing, having won 4 times in the Men's Physique category (2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017). He is in full preparation for Mr Olympia 2023. Here's his physical condition six months ahead of the competition (May-June).

Ramon Queiroz is one of the most prominent bodybuilders in the Classic Physique category. He is an important challenger for the title holder, Chris Bumstead ? In November 2023, the date of the next competition, will he be able to beat his opponent and friend? In any case, here is Ramon's physique, posing, six months before the big event at Mr. Olympia . Height 5'11" Weight 213 lbs DoB 02/09/1995 Nationality Brazilian

Mark your calendars and get ready for the most anticipated bodybuilding event of the year: the Mr. Olympia 2023 competition! The event will take place from Thursday, November 2nd to Sunday, November 5th, 2023 at the renowned Orange County Convention Center in Florida . This prestigious event will bring together the best bodybuilders from around the world to compete for the coveted title of Mr. Olympia. Qualified Bodybuilders in the Open Division As of now, several elite bodybuilders have qualified for the Open Division, and the competition is expected to be fierce. Here's a list of the current contenders: Brett Wilkin (USA) Hadi Choopan (Iran) Derek Lunsford (USA) Nick Walker (USA) Brandon Curry (USA) Mamdouh Elssbiay (Egypt) Samson Dauda (United Kingdom) Event Highlights The Mr. Olympia 2023 competition will feature several exciting events over the four days, including the pre-judging, finals, and various fan experiences. Attendees will

Has the bodybuilding we know today gone astray? When you see the shapes presented in the open division of Mr. Olympia in recent years, we have to wonder. Big Ramy, Hadi Choopan, Brandon Curry or before Phil Heath and Jay Cutler what do they have in common with the bodybuilders the golden age of the 60's to 80's ? Brandon Curry, Big Ramy and Hadi choopan - Mr Olympia 2022 Their watchword was aesthetics and proportions. And  Arnold, Frank Zane or Serge Nubret come to mind... They are numerous. All these bodybuilders had one thing in common: they were aesthetic and pleasant to look at. Golden Era bodybuilders After all, each one has his own taste, but isn't the race for more and more muscle mass to the detriment of aesthetics making modern bodybuilding lose its soul and its interest ? So much so that we can ask ourselves if the future of this beautiful sport is not with champions such as Chris Bumstead , four times winner in his classic physique division? Or even in

For the fourth time in a row, Chris Bumstead won Mr Olympia in Classic Physique division.  Chris Bumstead on stage 17th december 2022 Really a classic phyisque !

 Big surprise at this 2022 edition of Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas! The Egyptian Big Ramy , winner of the last two years (2020, 2021), arrived in fifth place ! The Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan dethroned him by winning the title for the first time.  Top 5 Mr. Olympia 2022 Hadi Choopan Derek Lunsford Nick Walker Brian Curry Mamdouh "Big Ramy" El Essbiay 1. Hadi Choopan 2. Derek Lunsford 3. Nick Walker  4. Brandon Curry 5. Big Ramy Mamdouh El Essbiay

The Iranian bodybuilder, Hadi Choopan is the ne 2022 Mr. Olympia 2022 in the main category open bodybuilding. He heated the Egyptian Big Ramy . Hadi Choopan is Mr. Olympia 2022 Hdi Choopan Quick Stats: Nationality: Iran Born: 1987 Height: 5'7(170cm) Weight: 200-2020 lbs

The 2022 edition of the Mr Olympia bodybuilding competition will be held December 15-18 in Las Vegas. In the Classic Physique category, where the Canadian Chris Bumstead has reigned for the last three years, here is the list of qualifiers.  Brady Barnes (USA) Darren Farrell (Ireland) Terrence Ruffin (USA) Georgian Andrei Birica Anghel (Romania) Robert Wichman (USA) Michael Daboul (Syria) Chris Bumstead (Canada)  Title holder. Breon Ansley (USA) Peter Molnar (Hungary) Alex Cambronero (Costa Rica) Mike Sommerfeld (Germany) Jorge Herrera (USA) Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi (Spain) Ruben Lopez Reyes (Spain) Mehdi Larijani (USA) Lenny Wicks (USA) Ahmed El Halawani (Egypt) Logan Franklin (USA) Ramon Rocha Querioz (Brazil) Anthony Casado (Canada) Kyrylo Khudaiev (Ukraine) Mateo Vaihu (New Zealand) Mohamed Amine Fakhfakh (Tunisia) Urs Kalecinski (Germany) Junior Javorski (Brazil) Tony Duong (USA) Vahid Badpei (Iran) Darwin Andres Uribe Aristizabal (Colombia) Lamar Shaw (USA) Alexander Westerm

The edition of Mr Olympia 2022 is approaching. It will take place in Las Vegas from December 15 to 18 , 2022. The Classic Physique category will be particularly watched, with one question: can Chris Bumstead be dethroned after three years of reigning over this category? By whom? Well, a serious challenger seems to be on his way named Ruff Diesel ! The latest photos posted on his Instagram account a week before the competition indicate that the American is ready to seriously compete with the Canadian. A bet?

The Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead, after two victories (2020 and 2021) will put his title back on the line during the Mr Omlypia 2022 competition (December 15-18) in the Classic Physique category. Here is his form three weeks before the competition, end of November 2022.

Chris Bumstead was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1995. He is 1.85m tall and weighs 102kg in competition and 120kg out of season.  His nickname is CBum or Daddy CBum During his youth he played several sports (soccer, baseball, basketball...). At the age of 14 , he started weight training. In a few years, he went from 77 kg to 102 kg, a gain of 25 kg of muscle . This muscle gain was mainly put in the legs. He is trained by his friend and brother-in-law Iain Valliere . Bumstead participated in his first bodybuilding competition in 2016 by winning the IFBB North America Championship in the heavyweight category. He then earned his Pro card. CBum in 2016 In 2017 he made his first appearance at Mr. Olympia in the newly created classic physique category. He finished second behind Breon Ashley, the following year as well.  It is in 2019 that he wins the title of his category to not let it go since, that is to say three consecutive victories ( 2019, 2020, 2021 ) what makes him the cur