Chris Bumstead did not completely shut the door on competing in Men’s Open during the 2025 Olympia.
Chris Bumstead is getting closer to taking the stage at the 2024 EVLS Prague Pro in Men’s Open. This has brought great conversation while previewing the event but a new question has surfaced. During a recent appearance with Fouad Abiad, Bumstead was asked whether he would consider competing in Men’s Open during the 2025 Olympia.
“I don’t know exactly. Whether or not I know the answer in my mind, I’m going to say I don’t know.”
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Bumstead announced his retirement from bodybuilding following his sixth consecutive victory in Classic Physique at the 2024 Olympia. He quickly shared his plan to hit the stage one final time in Men’s Open and targeted Prague as the show.
If he were to win Prague, he did not rule out the possibility of taking the Olympia stage once again.
“Every year, I’m going to be like ‘should I get the special invite this year?’ Tease it out there. Get people fired up for no reason.”
Is Chris Bumstead Fully Retired From Competition?
Chris Bumstead might not have completely ruled out the possibility of competing again but it seems as though he is comfortable with his decision for now. That feeling could change over time.
“It’s hard for me to imagine me doing it again.
I can’t tell you what it’s going to feel like. There’s going to be moments when I do. right now, do I think I’m going to come back? No but could it change? Maybe.”
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Chris Bumstead was at the top of Classic Physique for years and this turned into a worldwide brand off stage. He left bodybuilding at the very top and it was something special for fans. Bumstead will always reflect on his time in Classic.
“I don’t think anything will ever compare to hat I just did for the last six years. Whether I come back in a year from now or in two years or never or whatever, I know for a fact that I will always be like ‘fuck, that was pretty sweet.'”
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