Bumstead embodied the heart of a champion to complete his “four-peat.” Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 13, 2023 Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, most expected Chris Bumstead to continue his largely unimpeded reign atop the Classic Physique division. Now a reigning four-time champion, Bumstead is one of the most prominent, influential names
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Labrada didn’t mince his words at falling short, but vows to return better than ever. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 10, 2023 Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilder Hunter Labrada understandably set high expectations for himself. After he notched a fourth-place finish at the 2021 edition of the contest, Labrada aimed for
Walker wasn’t satisfied with his latest Olympia output, and teased a resurgence. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 9, 2023 Nick Walker entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with legitimate aspirations of capturing bodybuilding’s most illustrious title. A top-five finisher in his debut in 2021, many presumed Walker would improve upon that result and
Schwarzenegger wants to see more emphasis on symmetry, not mass. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 21, 2022 With seven Mr. Olympia titles to his name (1970-1975, 1980), few understand what it takes to stand on top of bodybuilding’s tallest mountain quite like Arnold Schwarzenegger. While the 75-year-old is up to other matters
It was quite the lucrative Olympia for competitors this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 20, 2022 Across the board, in a historic Olympia weekend on Dec. 16-17, 2022, it was a very profitable competition for bodybuilding’s top superstars. For example, in capturing his first-ever Mr. Olympia title on the Las Vegas,
Elssbiay is looking ahead after falling short of defending his Olympia title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 19, 2022 Heading into the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was considered the presumed heavy favorite. The former two-time defending champion (2020-2021) had ringing endorsements from Olympia icons like Ronnie Coleman and Lee
Bumstead extends his reign for another year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 18, 2022 Saturday’s Olympia prejudging on Dec. 17, 2022, saw three-time reigning champion Chris Bumstead in pole position to capture another Classic Physique division title. Ultimately, he only really faced significant resistance from challenger Ramon Rocha Queiroz, as the two
Choopan finally breaks through. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 18, 2022 Hadi Choopan is the winner of the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a dynamite overall performance from all the top Men’s Open contenders in Las Vegas, NV, Choopan captured his first career Mr. Olympia title. Choopan had been on the doorstep of
Blanquisco stands on top of the Bikini Olympia podium for the first time. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on December 18, 2022 Maureen Blanquisco is the 2022 Bikini Olympia champion. The athlete headed into the last callout of the Finals of the division, facing off with familiar faces in former champions Jennifer Dorie (2021)
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Competitors took the stage in their last night to find victory. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on December 17, 2022 The final night of the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest is wrapping up after a pair of exciting rounds. Dec. 16-17, in Las Vegas, NV, will see more than 200 competitors across four separate divisions
The second day of the 2022 Olympia is underway. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 17, 2022 Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, saw the approximate second half of the 2022 Olympia get kicked off. With division winners in the 212, Wellness, and Ms. Olympia already set, among others, Saturday’s pre-judging and callouts featured the
In the event’s second occurance, Mattos won her second title. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on December 17, 2022 The Wellness Olympia was introduced to the stage in 2021, where Francielle Mattos won the inaugural event. The 2022 edition saw an expanded field, not only in terms of competitors — growing from 20 contestants
The most popular division of bodybuilding’s flagship’s event set the table for a doozy of a Saturday Finals. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 17, 2022 Over 30 athletes were in Las Vegas, NV, to try and capture the 2022 Mr. Olympia title. Though, with the only competitors who had previously won the
Titles were won in the first day of competition. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on December 16, 2022 The first night of the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest wraps up after a pair of exciting rounds. On Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, competitors in six separate divisions proceeded through the pre-judging round.
Competitors stood on bodybuilding’s biggest stage. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on December 16, 2022 The Mr. Olympia competition is the pinnacle of the physique sports world. Across 11 divisions, competitors flexed and posed through the weekend of Dec. 16-17, 2022, and worked their way toward the sport’s biggest title. After high-level performances in
Bodybuilding’s flagship competition has officially launched. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 16, 2022 The 2022 Olympia weekend officially began on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. As the respective champions in all 11 divisions are sorted out over the weekend, the all-important initial callout reports will set the table for the potential respective victors.
The favorites are obvious. The potential underdogs are more understated. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 15, 2022 As the 2022 Mr. Olympia launches this weekend, the general expectation is that two-time defending champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay will take home his third straight title in Las Vegas, NV. In fact, bodybuilding legends
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