Sergio Oliva Jr. will no longer be working with Dorian Yates moving forward.
Sergio Oliva Jr. has not competed in 2024 and it looks as though he will not be moving forward. The bodybuilder shared a recent update, discussing issues with his visa. He also touched on not being able to work with Dorian Yates anymore because of recent developments.
Oliva Jr. last competed during the 2023 California State Pro, where he finished third in Men’s Open. This was an extremely impressive performance given the fact that Oliva Jr. had not been on stage in two years. Prior to California, Oliva Jr. last competed at the Legion Sports Fest Pro in 2021.
Oliva Jr. was not issued a visa and was forced to leave Spain, which will force him to change his plan moving forward.
“Sad news Europe won’t give me a visa and I unfortunately have to leave Spain.
I was told I could get a visa for next year so I plan to go back and finish what we started. Not sure what show I’ll be doing yet. But for now I’ll take what I’ve learned back to the USA and keep grinding some Heavy Duty!”
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Sergio Oliva Jr. Talks Split With Dorian Yates
Sergio Oliva Jr. is unable to finish his prep with Dorian Yates after recent visa issues. He spoke about all he learned from Yates during their time together, including outside of the gym.
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“It really sucks I wanted to finish this prep with DY but I talked to a lawyer and since I’ve already over stayed I could be banned up to 4 years. It sucks I got injured and couldn’t train with DY till the very end but I’m so thankful for all the things I’ve learned from him in the gym. Especially the things that have nothing to do with bodybuilding.”
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From 1992-1997, Yates did not lose a competition and racked up six-consecutive Olympia titles. Following his final victory on the biggest stage, Yates retired from bodybuilding after suffering different injuries. In retirement, Yates has maintained a shredded physique while sharing his wisdom in the gym.
Sergio Oliva Jr. will work to get these issues settled so he can continue his prep and get back on stage.
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