Lenny Wicks was crowned Mr. America while Riane Hughes captured her third Ms. Figure America championship as six professional winners emerged from the 2026 competition in Atlantic City.
The 2026 Mr. America bodybuilding competition took place on Saturday, October 10, at the Tropicana Atlantic City in New Jersey. The historic competition brought together professional and amateur bodybuilders across multiple divisions as part of the three-day Mr. America All-American Sports Festival. Lenny Wicks earned the prestigious Mr. America title, while Riane Hughes continued her impressive run by capturing her third Ms. Figure America championship. Phillip Thomas and Daiane Ozorio also returned to the winner’s circle, joining Timea Lisoski and Jamaal Williams among the six professional champions.
2026 Mr. America Event Information
- Event: 2026 Mr. America Bodybuilding Competition
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Location: Tropicana Atlantic City
- Venue: The Showroom Theatre
- City: Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Festival Dates: October 9-11, 2026
- Competition: Professional and Amateur Bodybuilding
- Divisions: Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Figure, Wellness, Bikini
2026 Mr. America Winners
The following six professional champions were confirmed by Mr. America organizers following the competition.
- Mr. America: Lenny Wicks
- Ms. America: Jacqueline Summer
- Ms. Figure America: Riane Hughes
- Mr. Physique America: Phillip Thomas
- Ms. Wellness America: Daiane Ozorio
- Ms. Bikini America: Timea Lisoski
- Mr. Classic Bodybuilding America: Jamaal Williams
Full division standings and additional placements have not yet been released by event organizers.
Riane Hughes Makes History With Third Ms. Figure America Title
One of the biggest stories coming out of Atlantic City was Riane Hughes continuing her remarkable run in the Figure division.
Hughes entered the competition as the reigning Ms. Figure America champion after reclaiming the title in 2025. She previously won the championship in 2022, making this year’s victory her third overall.
Her success is even more impressive considering the journey she took to return to competitive bodybuilding.
Hughes began competing in 2018 and earned professional status at her first amateur Figure competition in 2019. She went on to capture more than 10 championship titles before stepping away from the stage following her first Ms. Figure America victory.
After becoming a mother, Hughes began her comeback in October 2024 under coach Melody Farkas. She returned to the top in 2025 and has now successfully defended her crown in 2026.
Generation Iron profiled Hughes ahead of this year’s competition, highlighting her journey through motherhood and her return to championship form.
Lenny Wicks Crowned Mr. America, Returning Champions Shine
Lenny Wicks captured the biggest title of the competition, earning the distinction of Mr. America in the professional bodybuilding division.
The victory places Wicks among the athletes to have claimed one of the sport’s most historic titles, continuing a tradition that has been associated with American bodybuilding for generations.
There were also several familiar faces celebrating victories in Atlantic City.
Phillip Thomas captured the Mr. Physique America championship, returning to the top of the division after previously winning the title in 2024. His latest victory gives him two Mr. Physique America championships in three years.
Meanwhile, Daiane Ozorio successfully defended her Ms. Wellness America crown after winning the same championship in 2025. Her back-to-back victories establish her as one of the competition’s most consistent champions.
Timea Lisoski earned the Ms. Bikini America title, while Jamaal Williams was crowned Mr. Classic Bodybuilding America, rounding out the six professional champions.
Mr. America Continues Its Bodybuilding Tradition
The Mr. America competition served as the centerpiece of the All-American Sports Festival, which featured numerous strength sports and athletic events throughout the weekend.
The festival brought bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, arm wrestling, and other competitions together in Atlantic City, continuing the event’s expansion beyond the bodybuilding stage.
For the professional competitors, however, the opportunity to claim a Mr. America championship remained the weekend’s biggest prize.
With Lenny Wicks earning the overall namesake title and Riane Hughes adding a third Figure championship to her résumé, the 2026 competition produced both new champions and memorable title defenses.
Generation Iron will continue to update the 2026 Mr. America results as additional official standings and placements become available.
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