The 2023 Masters Olympia victors will also earn Olympia qualifications.
The 2023 Masters Olympia is officially set to return this year. It was previously announced that the show would take place in Romania from Aug. 25-27. The official prize of $229,000 for the winners, which was announced by organizers on social media in February. Now, the payout split has been shared.
The Masters Olympia ended in 2012 after Dexter Jackson was crowned champion. This wold be the last time that the show took place and after 11 years, Olympia President Jake Wood decided to bring back the show. Robby Robinson won the first-ever competition while Vince Taylor continues to be the competitor with the most wins with five.
The official rosters for the event have been announced and competitors can begin kicking into high gear. After the announcement of the payout splits, there is an official goal for winners to reach for.
Masters Olympia Announces Payout Splits
On Wednesday, the official Masters Olympia Instagram page shared a post confirming payouts for each division. Along with prize money, the bodybuilders who take home first place in each division will earn qualification to the 2023 Olympia.
Men’s Open
- First Place – $20,000
- Second Place – $10,000
- Third Place – $5,000
- Fourth Place – $3,000
- Fifth Place – $2,000
Other Divisions
- First Place – $10,000
- Second Place – $5,000
- Third Place – $3,000
- Fourth Place – $2,000
- Fifth Place – $1,000
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The Masters Olympia has many legendary competitors returning to the stage across every division. This will give competitors a chance to return to doing what they love while also fighting for a chance to return to the biggest stage in the sport.
Some bodybuilding legends, such as Milos Sarcev, spoke out against the Masters Olympia returning. Nonetheless, there will be an event and there is now an official prize split. It will be interesting to see how the show plays out, and if its success impacts others to make a return.
In August, the 2023 Masters Olympia competition will return for the first time since 2012. All eyes will be interested to see who has been able to create a championship physique once again.
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