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Derek Lunsford Profile & Stats

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Dylan Wolf
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Derek Lunsford
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The biography, life, and accomplishments of Derek Lunsford

Derek Lunsford is a former 212 Mr. Olympia that transitioned to the Men’s Open class and won the 2023 Mr. Olympia title there as well, making him the first ever Olympian to hold the title in two different divisions. He offers coaching advice on top of his insane work ethic to get the massive and shredded physique that he has.

Below is a complete breakdown of Derek Lunsford’s profile, stats, biography, training and diet regimens.

Full Name: Derek Lunsford
Weight Height Date Of Birth
205-215 lbs. 5’6’’ 1993
Profession Era Nationality
Bodybuilder, Fitness Coach 2010 American
Derek Lunsford
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Derek Lunsford Biography

Derek Lunsford was born in Indiana and was always very active throughout his life. A competitive athlete throughout his time in school, it’s no wonder where he gets his competitive edge from in his professional career. Once he hit college, it was all about the weights and he took to the weight room as often as possible. However, all of that was forced to change when Lunsford went to college. Unfortunately, the school that he attended did not have a wrestling program. Nonetheless, he did not want to stop athletic endeavors, so he was forced to look into other sports. Instead, he began to take an interest in lifting weights, opening the door to a career in bodybuilding.

As time went on, he continued to make more and more progress and that shredded aesthetic began to take shape. He started admiring some of those giants we all know and love and his bodybuilding dreams began.

He first stepped on the bodybuilding stage way back in 2015, but it wasn’t until 2017 that he earned his pro card. And right out of the gate he got a big win at the Tampa Pro which allowed him the opportunity to compete at Mr. Olympia in the Men’s 212 division. Fast forward to now, and he has a 212 Mr. Olympia title, as well as the second place title at the 2022 Olympia in the open division, and a 2023 Mr. Olympia title. That’s right, in 2023, Lunsford took home the Sandow trophy, dethroning Hadi Choopan. He also offers coaching advice for those seeking to make those changes that may seem out of reach. But with Derek in charge, this bodybuilding force shows no signs of slowing down.

Derek Lunsford Height 

One thing about Derek Lunsford tat many are fascinated by, is his height and weight. Derek stands 5’6″, which is perfect for the 212 division. However, many doubted that he would be able to compete with the larger competitors at the 2022 Olympia because of the height disadvantage, yet he still came in a close second place. After proving that he can hold his own in the Open division, he took home the crown, defeating massive bodybuilders like Samson Dauda and Andrew Jacked.

How Much Does Derek Lunsford Weigh?

Though he may not be the tallest competitor on the stage, Lunsford still manages to pack on an impressive amount of weight, sitting around 240 lbs in the offseason and around 215 lbs on stage, not to mention his conditioning and muscle maturity blow away many of the competitors on that stage. Though he is now competing in the men’s open division, rather than 212, so there is room for growth.

Lunsford received a “special invitation” to the 2022 competition as he could no longer safely make weight for the 212 division. And after his impressive runners-up performance, he took to social media to congratulate the new champ. Lunsford wrote: “I’m happy with and enjoying the moment, but not content.”

Derek Lunsford
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Training

To get to the level that Derek is at, training is key. Derek’s training is obviously very strict and intense, and he works with both cable machines and free weights (barbells and dumbbells) while also incorporating plenty of compound and isolation movements. He also uses drop sets and supersets as much as possible which allow him the opportunity to really work those muscles once they are fatigued.

Here is a great arm workout that Derek uses to enhance his biceps, triceps, forearms, and all other muscles that work to build that impressive physique.

Derek’s Arm Workout

  • Triceps Pulldowns
  • Close-Grip Bench Press
  • Lateral Cable Pulls
  • Triceps Pushdown Machine
  • Machine Cable Curls
  • EZ Bar Curls
  • Alternating Dumbbell Curls
  • Cable Preacher Curls
  • Reverse EZ Bar Raises

Diet and Nutrition

When it comes to sculpting that massive physique that Derek has, training is only part of it. Another huge part is the diet, what goes in to refuel and rebuild his muscles. The proper foods help the muscles grow back bigger and stronger, after being broken down during training sessions.

Like many bodybuilders, Derek aims to eat a meal every 2-3 hours and looks to hit all of those macronutrients spot on. This not only allows for proper rest, but also helps him recover fully. Foods that Derek includes in his diet plan are chicken, fish, eggs, and other lean meats, mixed vegetables, rice, and assorted nuts and avocados as sources of healthy fats.

Supplementation

While Derek uses his own supplements of choice, there are some staple products in a bodybuilder’s routine that can greatly help you see results. A protein powder is great for making sure you get in the correct amount of protein each day, which helps in seeing effective gains and working to pump you with protein to aid in muscle growth, recovery, and weight loss or healthy bulking.

For those pre-workout needs, looking to pre-workout supplements will provide you with energy and muscle pumps so you can take full advantage of every workout. A shredded aesthetic is the end goal and looking to fat burners can kickstart your metabolism, suppress your appetite, and allow for more calorie burn to give you the best benefits possible and really help to get you to where you want to be.

Derek Lunsford
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Derek Lunsford Competition History

Derek Lunsford is a very well decorated bodybuilder, in both his amateur and professional career. Being on the bodybuilding scene since 2015, he has an impressive collection of shows that he has competed in. However, he does not go over the top, as you see some bodybuilders competing several times per year, which inhibits progression. Derek instead competes 1-2 times per year, which allows him to pack on some serious muscle mass in the extended offseason.

Here is a look at some of Derek’s competitions:

  • 2023 Mr. Olympia: 1st Place
  • 2022 Mr. Olympia: 2nd place
  • 2021 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 1st place
  • 2020 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 4th
  • 2019 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 2nd
  • 2018 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 2nd
  • 2017 Mr. Olympia Men’s 212: 5th
  • 2017 Tampa Pro Men’s 212: 1st
  • 2017 NPC USA Championships- Men’s Light Heavyweight- 1st
  • 2016 NPC USA Championships- Men’s Middleweight- 2nd
  • 2016 NPC Junior Nationals- Men’s Middleweight- 1st
  • 2015 NPC Junior Nationals- Men’s Welterweight: 1st
  • 2015 NPC Indianapolis Championship- Men’s Open Welterweight: 1st

Derek Lunsford Exclusive Video Interview on Olympia Win

The team at Generation Iron even got the chance to sit down and talk to Derek regarding his Olympia win back in 2021. He took us through a play-by-play of how it went down. Check it out:

Derek Lunsford Olympia 2023

Derek Lunsford was crowned the new 2023 Mr. Olympia and is the first-ever professional bodybuilder to win two Olympia divisions. Lunsford is now the 18th Mr. Olympia title holder  and winner of the 2021 Olympia in the 212 division. In 2022, he was offered a special invitation to compete at the 2022 Olympia in the men’s open class rather than the 212, where he placed second, right on the heels of Hadi Choopan. However, Lunsford has now dethroned Hadi Choopan.

Derek Lunsford Wrap Up

Overall, Derek Lunsford is someone who really has a future in the industry. As a regular athlete back in the day, Derek has certainly come a long way, considering now he is one of the top bodybuilders around right now. Many think that he has a shot at winning the Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman being one of the people that believe in Derek.

Do you think that Derek Lunsford can win the Mr. Olympia again?

Let us know what you think in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

A Complete List Of Mr. Olympia Winners Throughout The Years

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Austin Letorney
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Mr. Olympia winners
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Every Mr. Olympia winner to ever walk the biggest stage in bodybuilding.

Every year, those top bodybuilders we know have aspirations to travel to the Mr. Olympia stage, hoping to become added to the list of Mr. Olympia winners. There is nothing more coveted than a Mr. Olympia win, and ever since 1965 when Joe and Ben Weider brought this competition to life, it has stood the test of time as a way to uncover a true champion year in and year out. This post will cover every winner in Mr. Olympia history, a brief history and a recap of every contest.

Mr. Olympia Winners 

  • Larry Scott
  • Sergio Oliva
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Franco Columbu
  • Frank Zane
  • Chris Dickerson
  • Samir Bannout
  • Lee Haney
  • Dorian Yates
  • Ronnie Coleman
  • Jay Cutler
  • Dexter Jackson
  • Phil Heath
  • Shawn Rhoden
  • Brandon Curry
  • Mamdouh Elssbiay
  • Hadi Choopan
  • Derek Lunsford

Mr. Olympia History

The Weider’s created Mr. Olympia to allow Mr. Universe winners the opportunity for more competition and the chance to win prize money. The first competition occurred on September 18, 1965, in New York City at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It was then that Larry Scott claimed the first-ever Mr. Olympia title, setting the stage for fellow Olympia champions that conquered the pinnacle of bodybuilding.

Mr. Olympia has since expanded into multiple divisions, bringing to light many hard-working, dedicated, and shredded athletes who stalk the biggest stage in the world for that top prize each year. Now an entire weekend of events, a fan expo, and more promo than ever, Mr. Olympia has taken on a whole new meaning. And while the event is open to men and women, with five events on each side respectively, the main event still stands at Mr. Olympia and the Open division.

Despite being 57 years old, there have only been 17 Mr. Olympia winners. With big names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, and Phil Heath winning more than a handful of times each, the standard continued to be set, and Mr. Olympia was taken to a whole new level. Regardless, each of these 16 winners has left their mark and cemented their legacy as Mr. Olympia.

Every Mr. Olympia Winner

Since the start, we’ve compiled a list of every Mr. Olympia winner. This long-standing and storied event has seen action, drama, and some of the world’s largest humans with the most muscle mass and best conditioning fighting for that top prize. We are excited to see who qualifies through the system and gets their shot at Olympia stardom every year.

Now, we’ll take you through the history of every Mr. Olympia champion, stretching from 1965 with Larry Scott being crowned the first Mr. Olympia title to the newest champion, Hadi Choopan. Each athlete has their own unique background and training style. And although all these athletes have built extraordinarily behemoth physiques, you’ll notice the ever-increasing size and muscle mass of the athletes as the history of Mr. Olympia unfolded and the competition became more fierce. Keep reading to learn more about the winners of every Mr. Olympia competition.

Larry Scott (1965-1966)

Larry Scott

Larry “The Golden Boy” Scott, the first of the Mr. Olympia winners. Larry Scott won the first ever Olympia contest in 1965 and repeated in 1966. After a two-time victory, he retired. Scott is known for his massive arms and popularized the Preacher curl exercise, so much so that people often referred to it as “Scott curls”. Since Scott won in both his appearances before retiring, he is the only bodybuilder to never lose in a Mr. Olympia where he competed.

Sergio Oliva (1967-1969)

This three-time Cuban bodybuilder, Sergio Oliva, took on the nickname “The Myth” and crossed paths with Arnold Schwarzenegger on more than one occasion. Sergio Oliva was uncontested in 1968, but in 1969, he would face off against a young Schwarzenegger and win. He served as a Chicago police officer for over 25 years.

Arnold Schwarzenegger (1970-1975, 1980)

Arnold Schwarzenegger may be one of the most recognized Mr. Olympia winners. He ran the early-mid 70’s with dominant performances and an intense training program. His 1975 appearance was documented in the Pumping Iron, upon which he retired. But he wasn’t done. Arnold Schwarzenegger came out of retirement for the 1980 Olympia contest after training for his role in Conan the Barbarian, where he was putting on muscle and felt as though he could compete. His entry into this competition was kept secret, and at the last minute, he announced that he would compete. Despite controversy and disdain from fellow competitors, Schwarzenegger competed and won. He also made careers as an actor, politician, and activist.

Arnold was even featured in Generation Iron 2, check it out:

Franco Columbu (1976, 1981)

Franco Columbu was the best friend and training partner of 7x Mr. Olympia winner, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The two were close friends, having met at a bodybuilding competition at a young age and eventually becoming training partners. After Columbu won in 1976, he participated in the first-ever World’s Strongest Man, but an injury proved to be a major setback for him. However, he bounced back and competed at the 1981 contest, where he won and shortly after retired.

Frank Zane (1977-1979)

 

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One of the greatest physiques in the history of bodybuilding belongs to Frank Zane. He was known for his incredible v-taper, as well as conditioning. His physique was crafted so greatly due to his meticulous, dedicated, and sharp focus on symmetry and proportion, thus shifting the idea from sheer mass to aesthetics. He is one of only three bodybuilders to defeat Schwarzenegger and won his Olympia titles while being under 200 pounds. He was nicknamed “The Chemist,” partly because of his strict attention to detail and his science degree from Wilkes University.

Chris Dickerson (1982)

Chris Dickerson

Chris Dickerson is one of only a handful of Olympia winners to only win once, however, he is a very decorated bodybuilder with a thirty-year career. He was most notably the first openly gay Mr. Olympia winner while also prioritizing heavy muscle with aesthetics. Along with bodybuilding, he also was a successful model.

Samir Bannout (1983)

 

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“The Lion of Lebanon” is another bodybuilder to only win once, but Samir Bannout was the first Middle Eastern bodybuilder to win Mr. Olympia. Interestingly enough, Bannout’s first professional win was Mr. Olympia in 1983, and he would go on to have a great career throughout the ensuing decades.

Lee Haney (1984-1991)

Lee Haney took charge with his physical size and genetics coupled with his unique style of training, which allowed him to win eight consecutive titles, a feat shared only with fellow Olympia, Ronnie Coleman As he began to win again and again and again, he put an emphasis on the power of the mind. This was important to keep him grounded and not let success become his fatal flaw. His reign would eventually end when a young Dorian Yates came to town. Outside of bodybuilding, former President Bill Clinton appointed Haney as Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Dorian Yates (1992-1997)

 

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Dorian Yates, also known as “The Shadow,” is one of the greatest bodybuilders in history and has the fifth-highest number of wins. Yates is considered one of the original “mass monsters,” seeking maximum muscle stimulation in the shortest amount of time possible. This is done through high-intensity training. From 1992-1997, this propelled Yates to Olympia’s victory.

Ronnie Coleman (1998-2005)

 

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When Ronnie Coleman showed up in 1998, no one knew that another 8-year run was in the making. Coleman started out as a police officer, and bodybuilding became a reality when Brian Dobson, the gym owner of Metroflex, offered him a free membership if he could train Coleman for bodybuilding shows. And it began. Coleman continued to win year after year until 2006, when Jay Cutler swooped in and took the title. Coleman held the record for most IFBB wins at 26 for a long time, but that record was broken by Dexter Jackson.

Jay Cutler (2006-07, 2009-2010)

 

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Facing what seemed to be an impossible task in defeating Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler took on that challenge and ultimately edged Coleman out for that top spot. With his 2009 win, he became just the third Olympian to win in non-consecutive years. He has been featured on magazine covers and started Cutler Nutrition, a bodybuilding supplements business.

Dexter Jackson (2008)

Dexter “The Blade” Jackson took the 2008 Olympia contest after having a great year, including wins at the Arnold Classic and Australian Pro Grand Prix VIII, among others. He has competed in 20 Mr. Olympia contests and is the only bodybuilder to win the overall title at Mr. Olympia and Masters Olympia. He started his own bodybuilding competition called The Dexter Classic in 2009.

Phil Heath (2011-2017)

 

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Placing in the top 5 from 2008-2010, Phil Heath knocked at Mr. Olympia’s door asking for that title. In 2011, it finally came. But it didn’t stop. Heath continued to defend the title for the next six years, earning him the reputation of being one of the most muscular men on the planet, and one of the most popular Mr. Olympia Winners. His Olympia win streak ties him with Schwarzenegger for second most of all time.

Shawn Rhoden (2018)

 

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Shawn Rhoden is the oldest bodybuilder to win Mr. Olympia at 43 years old and had for several years been in the top 5. His chance came in 2018 when he replaced Heath in the top spot, taking the title for himself. An aspiring soccer player to Mr. Olympia, Rhoden had a fulfilling bodybuilding career. However, Rhoden sadly passed away in late 2021.

Brandon Curry (2019)

 

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Health and fitness were always a part of Brandon Curry and his routine. A football player early on, he switched his focus to bodybuilding and began competing in shows. In 2019, he won the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia, placing himself in Olympia’s history books. Despite his thick and muscular appearance, his victory came as a surprise to some.

Mamdouh Elssbiay (2020-2021)

 

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Mamdouh Elssbiay, better known as “Big Ramy,” earned his IFBB pro card just three years after he started training. He won his pro debut at the New York Pro in 2013. He slowly climbed the ranks of Olympia finishes until finally teaming up with bodybuilding legend Dennis James and putting a new emphasis on his training. He finally reached that top spot in the 2020 Olympia and repeated in the 2021 Olympia. However, his title was stripped in 2022, by none other than Hadi Choopan.

Check out Big Ramy Discussing the 2022 Olympia loss:

Hadi Choopan (2022)

Hadi Choopan clinched the 2022 Mr. Olympia title, making him the most recent Mr. Olympia Winner. In the past few years, he’s placed in the top five. Choopan moved from the Men’s 212 class to the Men’s Open division and showed that it’s not all about size when competing to be Mr. Olympia. While he may have not been the most massive on stage, Hadi’s conditioning and symmetry were both unmatched, earning him the title of Mr. O. He represents Iran and dedicates his gold medal to all the women in Iran suffering from the ongoing protests.

Hadi was featured in Generation Iron 3, check it out:

Derek Lunsford

 

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Derek Lunsford was crowned the 2023 Mr. Olympia, and is the first-ever professional bodybuilder to win two Olympia divisions. Lunsford is now the 18th Mr. Olympia title holder and winner of the 2021 Olympia in the 212 division. Lunsford was able to compete in the men’s open after being offered a special invitation to compete at the 2022 Olympia in the men’s open class, where he placed second, right on the heels of Hadi Choopan. However, he has officially dethroned the Persian Wolf.

Wrap Up

Mr. Olympia is a fun and exciting event each and every year. With the most coveted bodybuilding prize, these top athletes take each other on and seek to reach that top podium spot. With only 17 Mr. Olympia winners in almost 60 years of the contest being established, it goes to show that only the best of the best have been crowned.

All of these Mr. Olympia winners have cemented a legacy in the bodybuilding world and in Mr. Olympia’s history, and each year, everyone can’t wait to see who else makes the list.

Let us know what you think in the comments below. Also, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 

2023 Olympia Wellness Results

By
Greg Patuto
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Francielle Mattos completes the three-peat in the Wellness division!

The 2023 Olympia results concluded on Friday night with the Wellness division taking place. This year marked the third year that this Wellness division was apart of the biggest show of the year taking place on Nov. 3, 2023, in Orlando, FL, and Francielle Mattos remained at the top by winning her third consecutive title.  

The separation between the top two competitors was one point. Mattos was pushed to the brink by Isabella Nunes in prejudging and it was expected to be a close race. Many competitors were able to take a step up this year. This includes Rayane Fogal, who finished fourth, and Giselle Machado leaping into the top three.

Generation Iron’s coverage of the 2023 Olympia weekend is brought to you by Iron Bull Strength – the leading brand in strength equipment. Check out our full overview and coverage below.

2023 Olympia Wellness Results

  • First Place – Francielle Mattos ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Isabelle Nunes ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Elisa Alcantara ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Rayane Fogal ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Giselle Machado ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Kassandra Gillis
  • Seventh Place – Tefani Sam Razhi
  • Eighth Place – Sandra Colorado Acal
  • Ninth Place – Marissa Andrews
  • Tenth Place – Leonida Ciobu

Official 2023 Olympia Wellness Score Card

Previous Wellness Olympia Winners

  • 2022: Francielle Mattos
  • 2021: Francielle Mattos

2023 Mr. Olympia Friday Night Results

2023 Mr. Olympia Saturday Night Results

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2023 Olympia Men’s Physique Results

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Greg Patuto
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Men's physique winners
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Ryan Terry wins the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia title!

The Saturday night portion of the 2023 Olympia finals began with Men’s Physique and it was a loaded division from the prejudging rounds. There were plenty of returning champions in the lineup but there was a new one crowned as Ryan Terry took home the title.

Full Name: Ryan Terry
Weight Height Date of Birth
185 – 225 lbs 5’10” 11/17/1988
Division Era Nationality
Men’s Physique  2010s – Till Date British

Erin Banks was crowned champion for the first time on the 2022 Olympia stage. He opted to compete just a couple months later and was victorious once again during the 2023 Arnold Classic. Banks has never been shy about competition and returned to the stage just three weeks ago during the 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro, where he was defeated by Kyron Holden.

During prejudging, Ryan Terry emerged as a threat to the title thanks to his improve physique and incredible posing.

Generation Iron’s coverage of the 2023 Olympia weekend is brought to you by Iron Bull Strength – the leading brand in strength equipment. Check out our full overview and coverage below.

The full results have been announced from the Men’s Physique division. You can find a full break down below, along with the official score card.

2023 Men’s Physique Champion Ryan Terry Interview

Generation Iron had the pleasure of interviewing the new champion, Ryan Terry, on if Men’s Physique was getting too big or not. Here’s what he had to say:

2023 Olympia Men’s Physique Results

  • First Place – Ryan Terry ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Brandon Hendrickson ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Erin Banks ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Emanuel Hunter ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Diogo Montenegro ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Corey Morris
  • Seventh Place – Kyron Holden
  • Eighth Place – Jeremy Buendia
  • Ninth Place – Vitor Chaves
  • Tenth Place – Jeremy Potvin

Official 2023 Olympia Men’s Physique Scorecards

Men’s Physique Olympia Winners

  • 2022: Erin Banks
  • 2021: Brandon Hendrickson
  • 2020: Brandon Hendrickson
  • 2019: Raymont Edmonds
  • 2018: Brandon Hendrickson
  • 2017: Jeremy Buendia
  • 2016: Jeremy Buendia
  • 2015: Jeremy Buendia
  • 2014: Jeremy Buendia
  • 2013: Mark Anthony Wingson

2023 Mr. Olympia Saturday Night Finals

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2023 Olympia Bikini Results

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Greg Patuto
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Jennifer Dorie Wins 2023 Bikini Olympia

Jennifer Dorie is back on top of the Bikini division at the 2023 Olympia!

The 2023 Olympia bikini division brought a new record of 49 competitors to the stage during prejudging. It was narrowed down to just 10 come the finals on Saturday night Nov. 4, 2023 in Orlando, FL. The top of the division looked familiar and it all came down to what order the judges were going to put them in. Jennifer Dorie was crowned champion in 2021 before being topped by Maureen Blanquisco last year. When it was all said and done, Jennifer Dorie was able to regain her title at the 2023 Bikini Olympia.

Full Name: Jennifer Dorie (Classic Physique Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date of Birth
120 lbs 5’4″ 10/7/1996
Division Era Nationality
Bikini 2010, 2020 Canadian

The prejudging round was full of champions in the final callout. Dorie was joined by Blanquisco and Ashley Kaltwasser. This would end up being the final three and this was the case last year as well. The top three might have been the same but Dorie returned to the top spot. Blanquisco finished as the runner-up while Kaltwasser finished third for the second consecutive year.

BIKINI OLYMPIA 2023 RESULTS
FULL NAME POINTS PLACING
Jennifer Dorie 5 First Place
Maureen Blanquisco 10 Second Place
Ashley Kaltwasser 15 Third Place

The full results from the Bikini division have been announced. Check out a breakdown of the results and an official score card from the event below. Generation Iron’s coverage of the 2023 Olympia weekend is brought to you by Iron Bull Strength – the leading brand in strength equipment. Check out our full overview and coverage below.

2023 Olympia Bikini Results

Official 2023 Olympia Bikini Scorecard

Coming soon!

Previous Olympia Bikini Winners

  • 2022: Maureen Blanquisco
  • 2021: Jennifer Dorie
  • 2020: Janet Layug
  • 2019: Elisa Pecini
  • 2018: Angelica Teixeira
  • 2017: Angelica Teixeira
  • 2016: Courtney King
  • 2015: Ashley Kaltwasser
  • 2014: Ashley Kaltwasser
  • 2013: Ashley Kaltwasser
  • 2012: Nathalia Melo
  • 2011: Nicole Nagrani
  • 2010: Sonia Gonzalez

2023 Mr. Olympia Saturday Night Finals

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2023 Classic Physique Olympia Results

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Greg Patuto
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Chris Bumstead makes it five Classic Physique Olympia wins in a row!

The Classic Physique division entered the weekend looking at at four-time champion Chris Bumstead. The talent might be deep in the division but was it enough to dethrone the champ? Not quite yet. Chris Bumstead was crowned champion in the Classic Physique division for the fifth consecutive year.

Full Name: Chris Bumstead (Classic Physique Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
215-220 lbs 6’1″ 2/2/1995
Division Era Nationality
Classic Physique 2010s, 2020s Canadian

The battle between champion Chris Bumstead and Ramon Rocha Queiroz was the one to watch coming into the weekend. This was the case during prejudging as the two were put through insane posing sessions to see who would gain an advantage. Ramon Dino was victorious during the 2023 Arnold Classic and made improvements to challenge Bumstead on the biggest stage but came up just short, and in the end it was Chris Bumstead who won his fifth Classic Physique title.

Urs Kalecinski finished in third place. In March, he challenged Queiroz during the Arnold Classic and finished as the runner-up. Breon Ansley returned to the Classic Physique division after initially committing to compete in Men’s 212. He decided to stay after the weight restrictions were upped and he was able to add seven pounds of muscle mass. Ansley finished fourth followed by Terrence Ruffin.

The Classic Physique division showcased some great talent, and put on a show all night long. The results have now been announced. Below, you can find the full results along with the official score card.

Generation Iron’s coverage of the 2023 Olympia weekend is brought to you by Iron Bull Strength – the leading brand in strength equipment. Check out our full overview and coverage below.

Chris Bumstead Training for 2023 Classic Olympia Division

Chris Bumstead Wins

2023 Olympia Classic Physique Results

  • First Place – Chris Bumstead ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Ramon Rocha Queiroz ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Urs Kalecinski ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Breon Ansley ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Terrence Ruffin ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Michael Daboul
  • Seventh Place – Wesley Vissers
  • Eighth Place – Mike Sommerfeld
  • Ninth Place – Vahid Badpei
  • Tenth Place – Jae Hun Park

2023 Official Olympia Classic Physique Scorecard

Previous Classic Physique Olympia Winners

  • 2022: Chris Bumstead
  • 2021: Chris Bumstead
  • 2020: Chris Bumstead
  • 2019: Chris Bumstead
  • 2018: Breon Ansley
  • 2017: Breon Ansley
  • 2016: Danny Hester

2023 Mr. Olympia Saturday Night Results

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Derek Lunsford Wins the 2023 Mr. Olympia

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Dylan Wolf
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Derek Lunsford wins 2023 Mr. Olympia
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The 2023 Mr. Olympia has just wrapped up, and Derek Lunsford is officially the first ever two time Olympia Division champion

Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend is the grandest bodybuilding show on the planet, attracting professional bodybuilders and fans from all over. The 2023 Olympia returned to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando this weekend November 2nd – 5th for the third time in four years. The event took place in Las Vegas last year but returned East where Big Ramy won two in a row in 2020 and 2021. However, this year, there was a new champion . Derek Lunsford becomes the first Mr. Olympia to win two divisions, showcasing his exceptional wellness in the competition.

Full Name: Derek Lunsford
Weight Height Date Of Birth
205-215 lbs. 5’6’’ 1993
Profession Era Nationality
Bodybuilder, Fitness Coach 2010 American

Mr. Olympia 2023

With a stacked Men’s Open class, it came down to just five massive and shredded competitors consisting of Andrew Jacked, Brandon Curry, Samson Dauda, last year’s champion Hadi Choopan, and the new champion Derek Lunsford. 

Last year, after Lunsford received a special invitation to compete in men’s open, transitioning from being a 212 champion, he landed right on the heels of Hadi Choopan. After a year of the both of them being coached by Hany Rambod, who also coaches the five time Classic Physique Champ, Chris Bumstead, the Mr. Olympia came down to these two yet again. 

However, instead of emcee, Bob Cicherello announcing the words “and still”, the words that came out were “and new”, indicating that Lunsford had claimed the Mr. Olympia title. This makes Derek Lunsford the first ever two time Olympia Division Champion, as he had won the title in the 212 division and the open division. Fans will always remember the night Lunsford etched his name into the coveted Sandow trophy.

 

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 Derek Lunsford Wins the 2023 Mr. Olympia News Recap

Top Ten Mr. Olympia Contenders

  • First Place – Derek Lunsford ($400,000)
  • Second Place – Hadi Choopan ($150,000)
  • Third Place – Samson Dauda ($100,000)
  • Fourth Place – Brandon Curry ($40,000)
  • Fifth Place – Andrew Jacked ($35,000)
  • Sixth Place – Hunter Labrada
  • Seventh Place – Michal Krizo
  • Eighth Place – Tonio Burton
  • Ninth Place – Regan Grimes
  • Tenth Place – Charles Griffen

Derek Speaks on Hany Rambod’s Training

Callout Report

First Callout

First Callout

  • Andrew Jacked
  • Samson Dauda
  • Derek Lunsford
  • Brandon Curry
  • Hunter Labrada
  • Hadi Choopan

Second Callout

Second Callout

  • Hassan Mostafa
  • Michal Krizo
  • Tonio Burton
  • Regan Grimes
  • Charles Griffen

Third Callout

Third Callout

  • Justin Shier
  • Ross Flanigan
  • Phil Clahar
  • Roman Fritz
  • Theo Leguerrier
  • Andrea Presti

Fourth Callout

Fourth Callout

  • Andrew Jacked
  • Michal Krizo
  • Brandon Curry
  • Hunter Labrada

Fifth Callout

Fifth Callout

  • Hadi Choopan
  • Derek Lunsford
  • Samson Dauda

More 2023 Mr. Olympia Coverage:

The Generation Iron team would like to congratulate the new champion, Derek Lunsford, on this victory. Generation Iron will continue to provide coverage from the 2023 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

2023 Mr. Olympia Results For All Divisions – Complete Official Scorecards

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Greg Patuto
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2023 Mr. Olympia Results

Derek Lunsford is the New Mr. Olympia Champion!

The 2023 Olympia returned to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando November 2nd – 5th for the third time in four years. The event took place in Las Vegas last year but returned East where Big Ramy won two in a row in 2020 and 2021. Generation Iron was on the ground floor providing coverage for the full Olympia weekend. We have updated our coverage on this page throughout the weekend – reporting on division winners, full scorecards, and any breaking news.

Generation Iron’s coverage of the 2023 Olympia weekend is brought to you by Iron Bull Strength – the leading brand in strength equipment. Check out our full overview and coverage below.

This year, Big Ramy did not compete after a series of low placings and struggles during the 2023 season. However, Hadi Choopan took the stage to defend his title against Derek Lunsford. Derek Lunsford won the 2023 Mr. Olympia and now has become the first bodybuilder to ever win an Olympia title in two different divisions. Lunsford becomes the 18th bodybuilder to win the Sandow. This year, Hadi Choopan, placed second. Samson Dauda placed third.

2023 Mr. Olympia Winner: Derek Lunsford 
Weight Height Date Of Birth
205-215 lbs. 5’6’’ 1993
Profession Era Nationality
Bodybuilder, Fitness Coach 2010 American

After finishing third last year at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Nick Walker announced he will be out of the 2023 Mr. Olympia this year with a torn hamstring. Walker finished runner up to Samson Dauda during the 2023 Arnold Classic.

The 2023 Olympia wrapped up on Saturday night. Below, you can find the full list of winners and scorecards at the 2023 Olympia, along with breakdowns of each division. Generation Iron will update this article over the course of the weekend with results as they come in.

2023 IFBB Pro League Olympia Winners

Check out who has won at the 2023 Olympia contest!

2023 Olympia Results For All Divisions

The pro bodybuilding competitions for the 2023 Olympia weekend wrapped up on Saturday, November 4th. Generation Iron has provided the results and official scorecards listed below.

2023 Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open) Results

The battle between Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford was on once again. The top two from last year were as good as can be once again but this year, it was Lunsford who rose to the top. Samson Dauda and Andrew Jacked saw great jumps into the top five this year while Brandon Curry remained fourth.

  • First Place – Derek Lunsford ($400,000)
  • Second Place – Hadi Choopan ($150,000)
  • Third Place – Samson Dauda ($100,000)
  • Fourth Place – Brandon Curry ($40,000)
  • Fifth Place – Andrew Jacked ($35,000)
  • Sixth Place – Hunter Labrada
  • Seventh Place – Michal Krizo
  • Eighth Place – Tonio Burton
  • Ninth Place – Regan Grimes
  • Tenth Place – Charles Griffen

Derek Lunsford Wins the 2023 Mr. Olympia Recap

2023 Classic Physique Olympia Results

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Full Name: Chris Bumstead (Classic Physique Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
215-220 lbs 6’1″ 2/2/1995
Division Era Nationality
Classic Physique 2010s, 2020s Canadian

The Classic Physique division entered the weekend looking at at four-time champion Chris Bumstead. The talent might be deep in the division but was it enough to dethrone the champ? Not quite yet. Chris Bumstead was crowned champion in the Classic Physique division for the fifth consecutive year.

  • First Place – Chris Bumstead ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Ramon Rocha Queiroz ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Urs Kalecinski ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Breon Ansley ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Terrence Ruffin ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Michael Daboul
  • Seventh Place – Wesley Vissers
  • Eighth Place – Mike Sommerfeld
  • Ninth Place – Vahid Badpei
  • Tenth Place – Jae Hun Park

2023 Men’s 212 Olympia Results

Keone Pearson

Full Name: Keone Pearson (Men’s 212 Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
205-210 lbs 5’10″ 2/23/1995
Division Era Nationality
Men’s 212 2010s, 2020s American

Shaun Clarida entered as the reigning champion but was tested immediately during prejudging. Keone Pearson impressed early on and made it clear that he would be a threat to the title. In the end, he was able to win it all. Angel Calderon Frias also impressed and finished in third place.

  • First Place – Keone Pearson ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Shaun Clarida ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Angel Calderon Frias ($10,000)
  • Fourth Place – Kerrith Bajjo ($6,000)
  • Fifth Place – Ahmad Ashkanani ($4,000)
  • Sixth Place – Oleh Kryvyi
  • Seventh Place – Naser Mohamed
  • Eighth Place – Andrei Melnikov
  • Ninth Place – Fabrizio de Sousa Moreira
  • Tenth Place – Felipe Moraes

2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Results

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Full Name: Ryan Terry
Weight Height Date of Birth
185 – 225 lbs 5’10” 11/17/1988
Division Era Nationality
Men’s Physique 2010s – Till Date British

During prejudging, Ryan Terry emerged as a threat to the title thanks to his improve physique and incredible posing. He was able to defeat many champions on stage including Erin Banks and Brandon Hendrickson.

  • First Place – Ryan Terry ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Brandon Hendrickson ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Erin Banks ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Emanuel Hunter ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Diogo Montenegro ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Corey Morris
  • Seventh Place – Kyron Holden
  • Eighth Place – Jeremy Buendia
  • Ninth Place – Vitor Chaves
  • Tenth Place – Jeremy Potvin

2023 Ms. Olympia Results

Andrea Shaw

Full Name: Andrea Shaw (Women’s Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
180-190 lbs 5’5″ 12/18/1983
Division Era Nationality
Women’s Bodybuilding 2010s, 2020s American

Since the Ms. Olympia competition returned in 2020, it has been dominated by Shaw. She won the previous three competitions since its return and had sights set on another. Angela Yeo went toe-to-toe with Shaw during prejudging and ended as the runner-up.

  • First Place – Andrea Shaw ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Angela Yeo ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Alcieta Barreta ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Sherri Priami ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Natalia Covaleva ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Michaela Aycock
  • Seventh Place – MayLa Ash
  • Eighth Place – Chelsea Dion
  • Ninth Place – Reshanna Boswell
  • Tenth Place – Julia Whitesel

2023 Figure Olympia Results

Cydney Gillon

Full Name: Cydney Gillon (Women’s Figure Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
125-135 lbs 5’4″ 9/14/1992
Division Era Nationality
Women’s Figure 2010, 2020s American

Gillon entered as the favorite to reclaim her title but was pushed during prejudging by Jessica Reyes Padilla. She entered as the reigning Masters Olympia champion and showed that she will be a threat during prejudging. In the end, Gillon was too strong to be taken down and claimed her seventh consecutive title. Padilla finished as the runner-up as Lola Montez rounded out the top three.

  • First Place – Cydney Gillon ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Lola Montez ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Cherish Richardson ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Natalia Soltero ($5,000)
  • Sixth Place – Ericka Morales Morgan
  • Seventh Place – Rhea Gayle
  • Eighth Place – Jennifer Zienert
  • Ninth Place – Adela Ondrejovicova
  • Tenth Place – Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz Pereira

2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Results

Sarah Villegas

Full Name: Sarah Villegas (Women’s Physique Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
150-155 lbs 5’4″″ 1991
Division Era Nationality
Classic Physique 2010s, 2020s American

Coelho took down Villegas last year and this seemed to be the matchup to watch following prejudging. And that was the case during the final as well. Villegas was determined to get her title back and did just that on Friday night. Zena Benta leaped into third place, over the likes of Brooke Walker who finished in fourth place. Anne-Lorraine Mohn rounded out the top five.

  • First Place – Sarah Villegas ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Natalia Abraham Coelho ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Zena Benta ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Brooke Walker ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Anne-Lorraine Mohn ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Ivie Rhein
  • Seventh Place – Pamela Canfield
  • Eighth Place – Alex Hall
  • Ninth Place – Jeannie Feldman
  • Tenth Place – Emily Schubert

2023 Fitness Olympia Results

Oksana Grishina

Full Name: Oksana Grishina (Fitness Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date Of Birth
114-120 lbs 5’3″ 3/25/1978
Division Era Nationality
Women’s Fitness 2000s, 2010s, 2020s Russian

Grishina impressed during prejudging and became an immediate threat to the title. She was forced to miss the 2022 Olympia due to an injury and trained to recover and improve further. Taylor Learmont finished as the runner-up in her Olympia debut. Jaclyn Baker rounded out the top three.

  • First Place – Oksana Grishina ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Taylor Learmont ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Jaclyn Baker ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Ariel Khadr ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Whitney Jones ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Jodi Boam
  • Seventh Place – Sara Kovach
  • Eighth Place – Michaela Pavleova
  • Ninth Place – Darrian Tissenbaum
  • Tenth Place – Amber Steffen

2023 Bikini Olympia Results

Jennifer Dorie

Full Name: Jennifer Dorie (Classic Physique Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date of Birth
120 lbs 5’4″ 10/7/1996
Division Era Nationality
Bikini 2010, 2020 Canadian

Jennifer Dorie was crowned champion in 2021 before being topped by Maureen Blanquisco last year. When it was all said and done, Dorie was able to regain her title. The prejudging round was full of champions in the final callout. Dorie was joined by Blanquisco and Ashley Kaltwasser. This would end up being the final three and this was the case last year as well.

  • First Place – Jennifer Dorie ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Maureen Blanquisco ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Ashley Kaltwasser ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Lauralie Chapados ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Elisa Pecini ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Aimee Leann Delgado
  • Seventh Place – Ariana Brothers
  • Eighth Place – Ashlyn Little
  • Ninth Place – Daraja Hill
  • Tenth Place – Jourdanne Lee

2023 Wellness Olympia Results

Francielle Mattos

Full Name: Francielle Mattos (Wellness Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date of Birth
176 lbs 5’5″ 8/26/1986
Division Era Nationality
Wellness 2010, 2020 Brazilian

The separation between the top two competitors was one point. Mattos was pushed to the brink by Isabella Nunes in prejudging and it was expected to be a close race. Many competitors were able to take a step up this year. This includes Rayane Fogal, who finished fourth, and Giselle Machado leaping into the top three.

  • First Place – Francielle Mattos ($50,000)
  • Second Place – Isabelle Nunes ($20,000)
  • Third Place – Elisa Alcantara ($12,000)
  • Fourth Place – Rayane Fogal ($7,000)
  • Fifth Place – Giselle Machado ($6,000)
  • Sixth Place – Kassandra Gillis
  • Seventh Place – Tefani Sam Razhi
  • Eighth Place – Sandra Colorado Acal
  • Ninth Place – Marissa Andrews
  • Tenth Place – Leonida Ciobu

2023 Pro Wheelchair Olympia Results

Winner

Full Name: Karol Milewski (Wheelchair Bodybuilder)
Weight Height Date of Birth
– – –
Division Era Nationality
Wheelchair – –

Milewski becomes the first bodybuilder to defeat Kelley on the Olympia stage. Gabriele Andriulli defeated Harold Kelley at the 2022 Arnold Classic but he was able to get his revenge in Las Vegas. Milewski showed off an impressive physique and routine that got the judges attention right away.

  • First Place – Karol Milewski
  • Second Place – Harold Kelley
  • Third Place – Josue Fabiano Barreto Monteiro
  • Fourth Place – Mohammadreszi Tabrizi Nouri
  • Fifth Place – Gabrielle Andruili
  • Sixth Place – Tyler Brey
  • Seventh Place – Antoni Khadraoui
  • Eighth Place – Tory Jones
  • Ninth Place – Bradley Betts
  • Tenth Place – Tim Caldwell

Official 2023 Olympia Scorecards

2023 Olympia Previews

How To Replay and Watch 2023 Olympia

The biggest weekend in bodybuilding is just days away and fans do not want to miss any of the action.

The schedule begins on Thursday afternoon with the Live Olympia Press Conference followed by the Meet The Olympians event at night. Prejudging will begin Friday morning with six divisions taking the stage. Men’s Open prejudging will take place after the first set of finals. Saturday will follow the same format for the remaining four divisions, including Pro Wheelchair where prejudging and finals will take place at once.

All of the action from the weekend will be available via pay-per-view for $74.99 on olympiaproductions.com. All events will also be available to watch back once completed as well. This includes the Amateur Olympia as well, which will take place on Wednesday.

 

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2023 Olympia Weekend Schedule

Wednesday, Nov. 1

  • Amateur Olympia – Men’s Judging & Finals, 8:00 am

Thursday, Nov. 2

  • Olympia Press Conference, 12:00 pm
  • Meet the Olympians, 7:00 pm

Friday, Nov. 3

  • Olympia World Fitness Expo, 9 am
  • Olympia Prejudging – Fitness, Men’s 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, Wellness, 9:30 am
  • Olympia Friday Finals – Fitness, Men’s 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, Wellness, 6:00 pm
  • Mr. Olympia Prejudging following Friday Night Finals

Saturday, Nov. 4

  • Olympia World Fitness Expo, 9 am
  • Olympia Prejudging – Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Pro Wheelchair (Prejudging & Finals), 9:30 am
  • Olympia Saturday Finals – Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, 7:00 pm

Prejudging Recap:

More 2023 Mr. Olympia Coverage:

Generation Iron will continue to provide coverage from the 2023 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

LIVE: How to Watch the 2023 Mr. Olympia Saturday Finals

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Dylan Wolf
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2024 Olympia returns to Las Vegas
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A complete guide on how to watch the 2023 Olympia. All events including Men’s Open and expo

The biggest event in all of bodybuilding is finally here, the Mr. Olympia contest, and it is something that you do not want to miss. The Mr. Olympia contest is when the best of the best in all 11 divisions come together to compete for the Olympia title, the highest possible honor in the sport of bodybuilding. This contest used to be one day out of the weekend, it is now a weekend full of competition, a full expo, and so much more.

Last year the event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, but now the 2023 Mr. Olympia is back in Orange County, Florida from November 2-5, 2023. The 2023 Mr. Olympia can be watched live at the Orange County Convention Center or you can head to olympiaproductions.com to purchase the PPV for $74.99. In this post we detail what the order of events are, who is qualified and what time to watch all the action in each division. Don’t worry, Generation Iron is on the ground floor and we got you covered.

How to Watch the 2023 Mr. Olympia

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So how exactly can you watch the Mr. Olympia? Well, the promoters are offering a premium pay-per-view streaming package on olympiaproductions.com. By signing up on the official site you’ll be able to find which package to buy. Then you’ll be able to stream the show from anywhere, so you don’t miss any of the excitement.

Olympia 2023 Premium Package

The 2023 Olympia Premium Package includes: Amateur Olympia Orlando 2023, as well as coverage of all IFBB Pro League events including the Olympia Pre-Judging and the Friday and Saturday evening Finals. With this package, you are able to watch all eleven divisions including:

You also will have access to a highly anticipated pre-event press conference with a brand new format and focus.

The Fan Channel

The Fan Channel is FREE and Premium streams will bring you the world of Olympia, where you can see legends walk among mortals! Hear predictions and witness rivalries at the Olympia Press Conference, see the stars of fitness up close at Meet the Olympians.

FREE content includes:

  • 2023 Olympia Press Conference
  • 2023 Meet the Olympians
  • Coverage from the Olympia World Fitness Expo – Two days of coverage when fans mingle with athletes, celebrities and fitness industry pros.
  • Shows and clips from the Olympia Archives

Olympia Classes and Competitors

2023 Olympia bodybuilding coverage
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Now, let’s take a look at the list of Olympia qualified competitors and what goes into each class.

Men’s Open

The Men’s Open is the main event at 2023 Mr. Olympia and will take two nights to cover, with the prejudging starting on Friday, November 3, 2023, followed by the finals on Saturday, November 3, 2023. This will be the 59th Mr. Olympia competition ever, and its turnout will be competitive. Some big names are returning such as Derek Lunsford who got a close second right behind Hadi Choopan, who will also be coming back to try and reclaim the title, but last year’s third place winner, Nick Walker, will not be returning due to an unexpected hamstring injury.

2023 Mr. Olympia Qualified Athletes (Men’s Open Bodybuilding)

Classic Physique

The Classic Physique division is another popular category with star bodybuilders, such as Chris Bumstead, who is the reigning champ that will be gunning for his fifth title, Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz who has been right on the heels of Bumstead, and Urs Kalecinski who is quickly climbing the ladder. Classic is one of the newer divisions, only coming to the surface in 2016, and it is rapidly growing in popularity as the physiques are seen as more “desirable” than the other men’s divisions. The competitors in Classic are bigger than the Men’s Physique athletes but not quite as big as the Men’s Open contenders, as they are trying to mirror the physiques of the “Golden Era” of bodybuilding, like when Arnold Schwarzenegger was dominating the stage. 

2023 Classic Physique Olympia Qualified Competitors

  • Woilid Baatout (France)
  • Chris Bumstead (Canada)
  • Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Brazil)
  • Urs Kalecinski (Germany)
  • Mike Sommerfeld (Germany)
  • Eric Brown (USA)
  • Daniil Famponte (USA)
  • Andrei Kozhokar (Russia)
  • Michael Daboul (United Kingdom)
  • German Pastor (Spain)
  • Eric Wildberger Lisboa (Brazil)
  • Samuel Paquin (Canada)
  • Damien Patrick (USA)
  • Damian Kuffel (Poland)
  • Vahid Badpei (Iran)
  • Laszlo Kiraly (Hungary)
  • Antoine Loth (Spain)
  • Carlos Dommar (USA)
  • Fabio Junio Ramos Vale (Brazil)
  • John Le (Canada)
  • Marcus Perry (USA)
  • Diego Alejandro Galindo (Brazil)
  • Matthew Greggo (USA)
  • Stephane Matala (France)
  • Jared Thompson (USA)
  • Jae Hun Park (South Korea)
  • Alejandro Cambronero (Costa Rica)
  • Eduardo Oliveira (Brazil)
  • Shicheng Jin (China)
  • Shi Tian Wang (China)
  • Wesley Vissers (Netherlands)
  • Christopher Ziller (Germany)
  • Gabriel Zancanelli (Brazil)
  • Courage Opara (USA)
  • Terrence Ruffin (ISA)
  • Maxime Yedess (France)

Men’s Physique

The Men’s Physique category brings some exciting news this year. The unique buzz around the comeback of four-time champion Jeremy Buendia will be interesting to watch. The Men’s Physique division has had only five winners since its inception in 2012. Three of those winners are in this year’s lineup.

While Buendia has won the title four times, he hasn’t competed since 2018 and he’ll have to dual it out with last year’s winner, Erin Banks, and Brandon Hendrickson, a three-time champion in the same category. Also, watch out for athletes like Kyron Holden, who recently caused an unexpected upset in the Legion Sports Fest Pro this year by beating Banks.

2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Qualified Competitors

  • Adeyemi Awoyemi (UK)
  • Ali Bilal (Belgium)
  • Anderson Arruda (Brazil)
  • Andre Ferguson (USA)
  • Arya Saffaie (USA)
  • Ayoub Sulayman (Libya)
  • Benquil Marigny (USA)
  • Bhuwan Chauhan (India)
  • Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
  • Carlos DeOliveira (Brazil)
  • Charjo Grant (USA)
  • Corey Morris (USA)
  • Daniel Ammons (USA)
  • Derrick Stevenson (USA)
  • Diogo Montenegro (Brazil)
  • Drew Cullen (USA)
  • Edvan Palmeira (Brazil)
  • Emanuel Hunter (USA)
  • Emile Walker (USA)
  • Emmanuel Costa (Brazil)
  • Erin Banks (USA)
  • Febo Gambacorta (Italy)
  • Ismael Martinez Dominquez (Mexico)
  • Jason Huynh (USA)
  • Jeremiah Maxey (USA)
  • Jeremy Buendia (USA)
  • Jeremy Potvin (USA)
  • Jonas Jamena (Phillipines)
  • Joseph Lee (USA)
  • Joven Sagabain (Phillipines)
  • JunHo Lee (South Korea)
  • Kahlia Ramzi (Algeria)
  • Kyron Holden (USA)
  • Mahmood Al-Maghrabi (Bahrain)
  • Mauro Fialho Garcia, Jr (Spain)
  • Mehdi Kabbadj (Morocco)
  • Ming Chieh Tsai (Taiwain)
  • Rafael Oliveira (Brazil)
  • Reubeb Glass (USA)
  • Riccardo Croci (Italy)
  • Rodrigue Chesnier (France)
  • Ryan Terry (UK)
  • Sidy Pouye (Spain)
  • Vinicius Mateus Veiro Lima (Brazil)
  • Vitor Chaves (Brazil)
  • Victor Manuel Ramirez Chavez (Costa Rica)
  • Yoon Sung Lee (South Korea)

Men’s 212

The Men’s 212 bodybuilders are the next biggest division besides the Men’s Open and Classic. The men in this category hold more muscle mass than the Classic Physique contenders but are not quite as big as the Men’s Open competitors, and they are generally shorter. This year, you’ll see some past champions on stage, which include the reigning champ Shaun Clarida, the 2019 champ and another top pick, Kamal Elgargni, as well as Hidetada Yamagishi, amongst other competitors. Fortunately for them and other competitors, the previous Men’s 212 champ, Derek Lunsford, won’t compete in the Men’s 212 class for the immediate future. Instead, he is giving the Men’s open title another shot, after receiving the special invitation to compete last year and placing second. And Ronnie Coleman believes that Lunsford has a shot at winning the Mr. Olympia title one day, maybe even this year. 

Men’s 212 Olympia Qualified Competitors

  • Felipe Fierro (Chile)
  • Shaun Clarida (USA)
  • Angel Calderon Frias (Spain)
  • Kamal Elgargni (Libya)
  • Ahmad Ashkanani (Kuwait)
  • Felipe Moraes (Brazil)
  • Kerrith Bajjo (USA)
  • Piotr Borecki (Poland)
  • Andrei Melnikov (Russia)
  • Roman Iushchenko (Ukraine)
  • John Jewett (USA)
  • Chris Jones (USA)
  • Fabrizio de Souza Moreira (Brazil)
  • Naser Mohamed (Kuwait)
  • Keone Pearson (USA)
  • Hidetada Yamagishi (Japan)
  • Oleh Kryvyi (Ukraine)
  • Hossein Kalateh (Canada)

Other Olympia Divisions To Watch

Olympia Qualification System
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We sadly can’t cover every single division preview in one super-sized article. But there are far many more exciting competitions in store for this weekend at the Olympia 2023. Ms. Olympia returns, as well as the always entertaining routines of the Fitness division.

Men’s and Women’s Physique will also be present alongside Figure, Bikini, and Wellness, and we cannot forget the Wheelchair Division. All in all the event makes for a massive 11 divisions present during the weekend event. That means more drama, excitement, and champions to stand in the spotlight.

You can check out the remaining division qualified competitor lists by checking out our site!

When to Watch the Olympia

Now you’ve seen how to watch the Olympia, and who all is qualified, but when do the events occur? Specifically the bodybuilding related events, like the press conference, pre-judging, and finals. Let’s cover this!

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023

  • Amateur Olympia — Women’s Judging & Finals — 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023

  • Amateur Olympia — Men’s Judging & Finals — 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

  • Olympia Press Conference — 12:00 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3, 2023

  • Olympia World Fitness EXPO — 9:00 a.m.
  • Olympia Pre-Judging — 9:30 a.m.
    • Fitness
    • 212
    • Figure
    • Women’s Physique
    • Ms. Olympia
    • Wellness
  • Olympia Friday Finals — 6:00 p.m.
    • 212 Olympia
    • Fitness
    • Figure
    • Women’s Physique
    • Ms. Olympia
    • Wellness
    • Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging — 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023

  • Olympia Pre-Judging — 9:30 a.m.
    • Classic Physique
    • Men’s Physique
    • Bikini
    • Wheelchair — Pre-Judging & Finals
    • Olympia Saturday Finals — 7:00 p.m.
    • Mr. Olympia
    • Men’s Physique
    • Bikini
    • Classic Physique

Wrap Up

Now, the Mr. Olympia 2023 will be a big show, with a lot of talent lined up, and that is why we have detailed how to watch the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. So, will you be watching it?

Generation Iron will continue to provide coverage from the 2023 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

2023 Olympia Pro Wheelchair Results

By
Greg Patuto
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Image courtesy of Instagram (@mrolympiallc)

The Olympia 2023 Pro Wheelchair winner is…

The Pro wheelchair divisions gets stronger and stronger each year at the Olympia. This year, Karol Milewski was able to reach the pinnacle of the division and take down five-time champion Harold Kelley.

Milewski becomes the first bodybuilder to defeat Kelley on the Olympia stage. Gabriele Andriulli defeated Harold Kelley at the 2022 Arnold Classic but he was able to get his revenge in Las Vegas. Milewski showed off an impressive physique and routine that got the judges attention right away.

Typically, the Pro Wheelchair division is judged from the waist up. But the nature of the injury is detailed before each routine to bring context to what they can and cannot train as effectively. This plays into the judges decisions to some degree.

This weekend held the 2023 Olympia Pro Wheelchair competition, showcasing the best wheelchair bodybuilders in the world. All fighting for the title of number one. The results have finally been announced. You can check them out below:

2023 Olympia Pro Wheelchair Results

  • First Place – Karol Milewski
  • Second Place – Harold Kelley
  • Third Place – Josue Fabiano Barreto Monteiro
  • Fourth Place – Mohammadreszi Tabrizi Nouri
  • Fifth Place – Gabrielle Andruili
  • Sixth Place – Tyler Brey
  • Seventh Place – Antoni Khadraoui
  • Eighth Place – Tory Jones
  • Ninth Place – Bradley Betts
  • Tenth Place – Tim Caldwell

2023 Official Olympia Pro Wheelchair Score Card

Previous Olympia Pro Wheelchair Winners

  • 2022: Harold Kelley
  • 2021: Harold Kelley
  • 2020: Harold Kelley
  • 2019: Harold Kelley
  • 2018: Harold Kelley

2023 Mr. Olympia Friday Night Results

More 2023 Mr. Olympia Coverage:

Generation Iron will continue to provide coverage from the 2023 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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