Alex analyzes the loss to ASU:

That on Nov 9th Utah would be playing the roll of spoiler???

At the beginning of the season I would’ve predicted Utah hangs half a hundred on byu.

Now I doubt they’ll even be favored in that game

My head is spinning

2024 Olympia The most anticipated event of the year LIVE from Las Vegas October 8 - 13!​

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Watch LIVE as Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan continue their rivalry and Chris Bumstead returns to the biggest stage in bodybuilding! This production includes complete coverage of the pre-judging and finals of all 11 Olympia divisions (Including exclusive backstage coverage). Join our all-star lineup of celebrity hosts, with record prize money on the line, for a special presentation of Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend. The 2024 Olympia Pay-Per-View is brought to you by Hi-Tech Nutrition.

Package includes: The 2-Day Amateur Olympia and full coverage of all Olympia divisions, including pre-judging rounds and the Friday and Saturday evening Finals. Watch all eleven divisions including 212, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Wheelchair, Women's Physique, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Wellness, and the legendary Ms. Olympia and Mr. Olympia competitions, PLUS the pre-event press conference and Sunday seminar! Re-watch it as often as you wish!!!

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Derek Lunsford (USA)
Hadi Choopan (Iran)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdtom)
Theo Leguerrier (France)
Rafael Brandao (Brazil)
Martin Fitzwater (USA)
Nicholas Walker (USA)
Tonio Burton (USA)
Akim Williams (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
William Bonac (Netherlands)
Behrooz Tabani (Iran)
Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom)
John Jewett (USA)
Mohamed Foda (Egypt)
Jonathan Delarosa (USA)
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (United Arab Emirates)
Hunter Labrada (USA)
Bruno Santos (Brazil)

Mr. Olympia Winners

One of the most stacked lineups collide at the 2024 Olympia press conference.
This weekend holds the biggest event of the bodybuilding season, the Super Bowl of bodybuilding if you will, with the 2024 Mr. Olympia. After the Olympia took place Orlando Florida Nov. 2nd-5th 2023, it is now back in Las Vegas for October 10-13. With the competition just a day away, we’re excited to kick things off with the official Olympia press conference.

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The 2024 Olympia press conference, alongside the rest of the Mr. Olympia event, is available to stream via PPV to give fans the full virtual experience of the show, the press conference took place Thursday October 10, 2024, at 12PM eastern standard time. While the main events are locked behind a paywall, the press conference is completely free on olympiaproductions.com.
The 60th Joe Weider’s Fitness and Performance Olympia Weekend is here from October 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mass monsters from the Men’s Open Bodybuilding class met on Friday evening for prejudging inside the Las Vegas Convention Center. Samson Dauda, Derek Lunsford, and Hadi Choopan are leading as we head into Day 2 Saturday!

With this historic anniversary upon us, competitors were eager to shock the world in hopes of claiming the sport’s most coveted title. In 2023, Derek Lunsford made history after defeating Hadi Choopan and Samson Dauda to become the first two-division Mr. Olympia in bodybuilding.

Samson Dauda‘s fullness and freak factor were impossible to overlook during prejudging. He appeared confident, in control of his abs, and shocked the audience with major improvements to his back, traps, shoulders, and arms. Derek Lunsford also brought a tremendous look and stood out with density thanks to his signature back double biceps pose.

In addition, Hadi Choopan commanded the stage and held his own throughout this first portion of this competition, showcasing a striated chest. There is certainly some mystery surrounding who will walk away victorious on Day Two Saturday night, however, Choopan was in the center as tonight’s show wrapped up.

Check the callout reports below:

2024 Mr. Olympia Open Bodybuilding Pre-Judging Callouts
First Callout
Hadi Choopan
Rafael Brandao
Hunter Labrada
Martin Fitzwater
Samson Dauda
Andrew Jacked
Derek Lunsford
With this historic anniversary upon us, competitors were eager to shock the world in hopes of claiming the sport’s most coveted title. In 2023, Derek Lunsford made history after defeating Hadi Choopan and Samson Dauda to become the first two-division Mr. Olympia in bodybuilding.

Samson Dauda‘s fullness and freak factor were impossible to overlook during prejudging. He appeared confident, in control of his abs, and shocked the audience with major improvements to his back, traps, shoulders, and arms. Derek Lunsford also brought a tremendous look and stood out with density thanks to his signature back double biceps pose.

In addition, Hadi Choopan commanded the stage and held his own throughout this first portion of this competition, showcasing a striated chest. There is certainly some mystery surrounding who will walk away victorious on Day Two Saturday night, however, Choopan was in the center as tonight’s show wrapped up.

Check the callout reports below:

2024 Mr. Olympia Open Bodybuilding Pre-Judging Callouts
First Callout
Hadi Choopan
Rafael Brandao
Hunter Labrada
Martin Fitzwater
Samson Dauda
Andrew Jacked
Derek Lunsford

Pre-judging for the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia occurred at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. It is the world championship event for the 2024 season.

The firm favorite for this competition is the five-time defending champion, Chris Bumstead. He had 54 contenders seeking to dethrone him, including 2024 Arnold Classic Physique winner Wesley Vissers and 2023 Olympia runner-up Ramon Rocha Querioz.

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2024 Classic Physique Olympia Pre-Judging​

The following athletes competed during numerical comparisons and individual introductions. The numbers to the left of their names below are the numbers they wore on stage:

1. Tomas Adame
2. Osmar Alanis
3. Abdullah Al-Sairafi
4. Kim Angel
5. Breon Ansley
6. Vahid Badpei
7. Justin Badurina
8. Jihoon Bang
9. Bjay Carswell
10. Hanjin Choi
11. Adrian Cyronek
12. Michael Daboul
13. Niall Darwen
14. Carlos Dommar
15. Logan Franklin
16. Breno Penna Freire
17. Fanni Fuadi
18. Diego Alejandro Garavito
19. Matthew Greggo
20. Jorge Arturo Herrera
21. Junior Javorski
22. Not Assigned
23. Shicheng Jin
24. Tyler Johnson
25. Nathaniel Joiner
26. Fabio Junio
27. Urs Kalecinski
28. Chen Kang
29. Andrei Kozhokar
30. Hyun Seok Lee
31. Not Assigned
32. Everson Costa Melo
33. Matheus Menegate
34. Jose Manuel Munoz
35. Richard Nagy
36. Jaehun Park
37. Damien Patrick
38. Not Assigned
39. Zhivko Petkov
40. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
41. Luca Reger
42. Emanuele Ricotti
43. Lamar Shaw
44. Daryn Shirbayev
45. Not Assigned
46. Mike Sommerfeld
47. Fabiony Sylvain
48. Andres Eduardo Taveras
49. Tony Taveras
50. Robert Timms
51. Wesley Vissers
52. Shitian Wang
53. Eric Wildberger
54. Jeremiah Willies
55. Kellen Wilson
56. Soo Min Yoon
57. Gabriel Zancanelli
58. Chris Bumstead

The 2024 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, will occur on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Fifty-four competitors are scheduled to compete in this contest, the largest lineup on the women’s side of the stage. This is one of 11 IFBB Pro League Olympia contests slated to be held in Las Vegas.

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2024 Bikini Olympia Roster​

The lineup of confirmed competitors is below in the order that they qualified:

• Xinyi Chen (China)
• Valeria Fedorenko (Ukraine)
• Wu Bi (China)
• Jordan Brannon (USA)
• Maureen Blanquisco (Philippines)
• Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
• Luciana de Souza Santos (Brazil)
• Chanyu Xu (China)
• Alice Marchisio (Italy)
• Brittany Shulman (USA)
• Priscila Rodrigues (Brazil)
• Ariana Brothers (USA)
• Uyanga Bataa (Mongolia)
• Nittaya Kongthun (Thailand)
• Jiaqi Wei (China)
• Lauralie Chapados (Canada)
• Vania Auguste (USA)
• Alexandra Vatthauer (USA)
• Aimee Leann Delgado (USA)
• Sara Choi (South Korea)
• Ottavia Mazza (Italy)
• Brittany Gillespie (USA)
• Angelica Teixeira (Brazil)
• Chaoxian Chen (China)
• Dahye Jeon (South Korea)
• Francesca Stoico (Italy)
• Elisa Pecini (Brazil)
• Maria Acosta (USA)
• Tara Grier (USA)
• Lisa Reith (Germany)
• Maxine Alexandra Somov (Canada)
• Kate Carroll (New Zealand)
• Antonia Pettersson (Sweden)
• Reyna Perez Mecalco (Mexico)
• Stine Hansen (Denmark)
• Si Yu (China)
• Jodie Yuncker (USA)
• Reijuana Harley (USA)
• Ivanna Escandar (Spain)
• Lijia Zhang (China)
• Jasmine Gonzalez (USA)
• Ashlyn Little (USA)
• Sol Han (South Korea)
• Rukiye Solak (Turkey)
• Alice Rocha (USA)
• Jessica Wilson (USA)
• Tamekia Carter (USA)
• Jourdanne Lee (USA)
• Adair Libbrecht (Canada)
• Wenjun Duan (China)
• Iulia Baba (Romania)
• Anna Setlak (Italy)
• Ashley Hampton (USA)
• Adrianna Kaczmarek (Poland)

Derek Lunsford made bodybuilding history last year, flexing his way to the 2023 Mr. Olympia title.

It was a coronation of sorts for Lunsford, a 5-6, 225-pound tour de force who is the only man to capture the tournament's top prize in both Mr. Olympia and 212 Mr. Olympia (2021).

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He's one of a cadre of talents hoping to make similar inroads in the competition come 2024. The annual event, a staple of the bodybuilding calendar, returns to the fore starting Thursday, Oct. 10.

Lunsford will have to fight off stiff competition from the likes of Hadi Choopan, Samson Dauda and other members of the bodybuilding elite. If he can retain his title as the world's best muscle flexer at 225 pounds, Lunsford could join the likes of Ronnie Coleman, Lee Haney and Arnold Schwarzenegger as back-to-back winners in the famous event.

With that, here's a look at how prize money is expected to be doled out at Mr. Olympia 2024.

Mr. Olympia 2024 purse​

The total purse for the 2024 Mr. Olympia has yet to be announced, but it is predicted to break the record $1.6 million purse from last year.

The purse was previously set at $1.4 million from 2015-2020.

How much money does the winner of Mr. Olympia get?​

The winner of Mr. Olympia is the only event champion to bring home six figures, with last year's champion getting $400,000. It has the highest payout of all the events, coming in around $750,000 split between top finishers.

Ms. Olympia has the second-highest payout of the rest of the events, coming in at $95,000.

Mr. Olympia prize money 2024​

The total prize money and distribution has yet to be announced, but the winner of Mr. Olympia typically receives $400,000 and the winners of all other events typically receive $50,000.


This section will be updated when the payouts are announced.

Mr. Olympia 2023 prize money results​

For the third straight year, the winner of Mr. Olympia received $400,000 in prize money, followed by $150,000 to the runner-up and $100,000 to the third-place winner.

The payouts for those in fourth and fifth places in each event increased ever so slightly from 2021.

Mr. Olympia​

212 Olympia​

Ms. Olympia​

Men's Physique Olympia​

Men's Classic Physique Olympia​

Women's Bikini Olympia​

Women's Figure Olympia​

Women's Fitness Olympia​

Women's Physique Olympia​

Women's Wellness Olympia​

In the world of bodybuilding, the Classic Physique category has gained increasing prominence, largely due to two standout figures: Chris Bumstead, known as CBum, and Brazil’s Ramon Dino, who has consistently challenged Bumstead’s dominance at Mr. Olympia. As the 2024 edition approaches, anticipation builds for another intense showdown between these two giants battling for the title.

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Chris Bumstead: the undefeated five-time champion

Chris Bumstead, now 29 years old, has been the dominant face of Classic Physique since 2019, securing five consecutive Mr. Olympia titles. Recognized for his unique combination of symmetry, muscle size, and impeccable definition, CBum has been virtually unbeatable in recent years. His consistency and physical quality make him the favorite once again for the 2024 edition.

However, 2024 presents new challenges for the champion. Despite his success, Bumstead has faced injuries and personal changes that have led him to adjust his training and focus. In recent interviews, he acknowledged the rising threats in his category but remains confident that competitors like Ramon Dino still have more to prove if they wish to dethrone him.

Ramon Dino: the Brazilian challenger

Ramon Rocha Queiroz, popularly known as Ramon Dino, has become one of the brightest prospects in global bodybuilding, especially among Brazilian fans. After finishing second in both the 2022 and 2023 Mr. Olympia editions, Ramon has proven to be a genuine threat to CBum’s reign. With a physique that combines size and definition, coupled with impeccable posing, Dino has impressed both judges and fans around the world.

Ramon’s rise in bodybuilding gained major attention after his 2023 Arnold Classic victory, where he showed that he could compete on equal footing with the top names in Classic Physique. Although Bumstead maintained his supremacy at Mr. Olympia, Dino’s performance was enough to raise questions about how long CBum can keep his crown.

The 2024 Mr. Olympia competition

Mr. Olympia 2024 will take place in Las Vegas from October 10 to 13, and the Classic Physique competition is one of the most anticipated events. Once again, the focus will be on the rivalry between Bumstead and Ramon Dino. The competition promises to be fierce, with both athletes striving for perfection in every detail, from physical preparation to posing routines.

While Bumstead seeks his sixth consecutive title, Ramon has been working to close the gaps that separated him from the champion in previous editions. Both have shown mutual respect, recognizing each other’s skills, but neither hides their determination to win. Dino recently commented on making significant adjustments to his diet and training to come in even stronger for this edition, while Bumstead has confidently stated that he doesn’t feel any real threat to his title, despite the rising talent in the category.

Other competitors to watch

Though the rivalry between CBum and Ramon Dino is the main attraction of the category, other bodybuilders are also preparing to challenge these two giants. Among them is German athlete Urs Kalecinski, who placed third in both the 2022 and 2023 editions. Kalecinski is known for his incredible muscle definition and consistent stage presence, making him a potential contender.

Another notable name is Wesley Vissers, the 2024 Arnold Classic winner. He has been refining his physique with each competition and aims to climb the ranks at Mr. Olympia. Known for his classic aesthetics, Vissers’ recent Arnold Classic victory signals that he’s in excellent form to compete against the best.

Intense preparation for Mr. Olympia

As the event draws closer, both Bumstead and Dino have ramped up their training regimens. Bumstead, who recently underwent surgery after a bicep injury, has adapted his training to ensure he’s in peak condition for Mr. Olympia. He has shared parts of his preparation on social media, showing high-intensity routines focused on maintaining his lead in the sport.

Ramon Dino, on the other hand, has been following a strict training and diet schedule, aiming to increase his muscle mass while maintaining the definition that has made him famous. His 2023 Arnold Classic performance showed that he is on the right path, but he still needs to address the minor details that kept him behind Bumstead in previous Mr. Olympia editions.

Expectations for the future of Classic Physique

Regardless of the outcome of Mr. Olympia 2024, the future of the Classic Physique category looks promising with the ongoing rivalry between Bumstead and Ramon Dino. This competition has elevated the level of the sport and drawn more attention to the category, establishing it as one of the most exciting in the bodybuilding world.

Fans eagerly await to see whether Dino can finally dethrone Bumstead or if the Canadian will continue expanding his legacy with yet another title. The answer will be revealed on the Mr. Olympia stage, but one thing is certain: this will be one of the most thrilling competitions in recent bodybuilding history.

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The most important bodybuilding event in the world is Mr. Olympia, which gathers the best professionals in the world to compete every year for an award that has become increasingly famous since Arnold Schwarzenegger won six consecutive victories between 1970 and 1975.

The contest will have its 60th edition, where impressive athletes will show their strength, physique and hard work to fight for the title of Mr. Olympia at Resorts World Las Vegas, October 10-13, with tickets sold out according to the official website.

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The current champion is Derek Lunsford, who will defend his crown obtained in 2023, where he took home $400,000, a purse that has been in force since 2015.

What time does Mr. Olympia 2024 start?​

The event kicks off this Thursday, October 10 with some pre-event activities, but the first Mr. Olympia 2024 finals will be Friday, October 11 starting at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM local time).

• ET: 9:00 PM
• CT: 8:00 PM
• MT: 7:00 PM
• PT: 6:00 PM

Where to watch Mr. Olympia 2024?​

The Mr. Olympia 2024 broadcast can be followed on OlympiaTV with a subscription fee and various packages to watch the live stream, where Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan will continue their rivalry, while Chris Bumstead will return to the stage.

In addition, it is possible to subscribe to Olympia TV's YouTube channel, to follow the broadcast and watch some interviews. The PPV production costs $74.99 and includes complete coverage of the prelim judging and finals of all 11 Olympia divisions (including exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage) throughout the four-day event.

All Mr. Olympia winners​

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The Mr. Olympia contest began in 1965 with American Larry Scott as the first winner.
The list of winners is headed by Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman with 8 championships, followed by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phill Heath with 7, although the latter did win consecutively.

Schwarzenegger helped the contest gain popularity, but it was Americans Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman who pushed it forward and took it to the next level. See the complete list of winners by year and nationality:

• 1965 Larry Scott | United States
• 1966 Larry Scott | United States
• 1967 Sergio Oliva | Cuba
• 1968 Sergio Oliva | Cuba
• 1969 Sergio Oliva | Cuba
• 1970 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1971 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1971 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1973 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1974 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1975 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1976 Franco Columbu | Italy
• 1977 Frank Zane | United States
• 1978 Frank Zane | United States
• 1979 Frank Zane | United States
• 1980 Arnold Schwarzenegger | Austria
• 1981 Franco Columbu | Italy
• 1982 Chris Dickerson | United States
• 1983 Samir Bannout | Lebanon
• 1984 Lee Haney | United States
• 1985 Lee Haney | United States
• 1986 Lee Haney | United States
• 1987 Lee Haney | United States
• 1988 Lee Haney | United States
• 1989 Lee Haney | United States
• 1990 Lee Haney | United States
• 1991 Lee Haney | United States
• 1992 Dorian Yates | United Kingdom
• 1993 Dorian Yates | United Kingdom
• 1994 Dorian Yates | United Kingdom
• 1995 Dorian Yates | United Kingdom
• 1996 Dorian Yates | United Kingdom
• 1997 Dorian Yates | United Kingdom
• 1998 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 1999 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2000 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2001 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2002 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2003 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2004 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2005 Ronnie Coleman | United States
• 2006 Jay Cutler | United States
• 2007 Jay Cutler | United States
• 2008 Dexter Jackson | United States
• 2009 Jay Cutler | United States
• 2010 Jay Cutler | United States
• 2011 Phill Heath | United States
• 2012 Phill Heath | United States
• 2013 Phill Heath | United States
• 2014 Phill Heath | United States
• 2015 Phill Heath | United States
• 2016 Phill Heath | United States
• 2017 Phill Heath | United States
• 2018 Shawn Rhoden | Jamaica
• 2019 Brandon Curry | United States
• 2020 Mamdouh Elssbiay | Egypt
• 2021 Mamdouh Elssbiay | Egypt
• 2022 Hadi Choopan | Iran
• 2023 Derek Lunsford | United States

The bodybuilding competition of the year is here. That's right — Mr. Olympia is back for its 60th anniversary and returning to Las Vegas.

Ms. Olympia pre-judging will take place on Friday morning with finals in the evening, and the Mr. Olympia main event is scheduled to start on Saturday night. Bodybuilders from all over the world will be competing for the coveted title this weekend.

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American bodybuilder Derek Lunsford took home the title in 2023, making him the first winner of the competition in two separate divisions (2023 Mr. Olympia and 2021 212 Mr. Olympia). Lunsford swapped places with defending champion Hadi Choopan, who had beaten him out for first place in 2022.

Both Lunsford and Choopan have qualified for the 2024 competition, as well as 2019 champion Brandon Curry. Andrea Shaw will be looking for an incredible five-peat in the Ms. Olympia competition.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 competition, including a full schedule and list of participants.

When is Mr. Olympia in 2024?​

• Dates: Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12

This year, Mr. Olympia will be held at Resorts World Las Vegas. The finals for Ms. Olympia and Mr. Olympia will take place on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Mr. Olympia schedule 2024​

Mr. Olympia will not be available to watch on a national TV channel. Viewers can live stream the event on OlympiaTV, which provides a pay-per-view package for $74.99.

Who is competing in Mr. and Ms. Olympia?​

In order to qualify for events, competitors must meet the requirements set by the IFBB Professional League. Nineteen men qualified for Mr. Olympia, while 15 women qualified for Ms. Olympia.


Lunsford is the defending Mr. Olympia champion and will be looking for his second title this year. Choopan won in 2022 and will be hungry for a championship after placing second last year.

Shaw is competing for a fifth straight Ms. Olympia title.

Mr. Olympia qualifiers 2024​

Ms. Olympia qualifiers 2024​

What are the other events held during Mr. Olympia weekend?​

There are a few other events beyond the typical Mr. and Ms. Olympia contests.


The other events for men are 212 Olympia, Men's Physique Olympia, Classic Physique Olympia and Wheelchair Olympia.

The other events for women are Figure Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Bikini Olympia, Women's Physique Olympia, Wellness Olympia and Wheelchair Olympia.

Mr. Olympia prize money 2024​

The total purse has not yet been announced, but it is expected to break last year's record of $1.6 million.

The money will be split between the top finishers. In 2023, Lunsford took home $400,000, while the second- and third-place finishers earned $150,000 and $100,000, respectively.

Mr. Olympia winners list​

Here is a list of the Mr. Olympia winners since 2000:

Mr. Olympia 2024, the world’s largest bodybuilding event, is reaching its peak this Saturday, October 12, with competitions in the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wheelchair categories. The event, which began on October 10, brings together the best athletes in bodybuilding, with Brazilians standing out among the competitors. One of the major highlights will be the competition between Ramon Dino in the Classic Physique category and current champion Chris Bumstead, in what promises to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.

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The day’s activities started at 1:30 PM (Brasília time) with preliminary judging rounds that determined the finalists. The finals for these categories will take place later in the evening, starting at 11:00 PM, when the titles will be decided, and the champions crowned.

Competition schedule: anticipation for the finals

The biggest highlight of the day will be the Classic Physique finals, where Ramon Dino, a previous runner-up, seeks to dethrone four-time champion Chris Bumstead. The Brazilian has the chance to make history by taking down the Canadian favorite in one of the most awaited moments of the event.

Another important Brazilian contender is Isa Nunes, the current champion in the Wellness category. After defeating fellow Brazilian Francielle Mattos, Isa is aiming for another title, further solidifying Brazil’s dominance in the category. The competition promises to be fierce, especially with top athletes from other countries in the mix.

In addition to these categories, fans are eagerly awaiting the Men’s Physique and Bikini finals, both of which have gained significant attention in recent years, attracting large audiences both online and in person.

Where to watch Mr. Olympia 2024 competitions

Bodybuilding fans can catch all the finals live through Olympia TV, the official streaming platform for the event. This is the only way to watch the competition, as it is not being broadcast on conventional television channels. The online stream allows fans from all over the world to follow the action in real-time. Olympia TV offers two main viewing packages: the “Olympia Official Viewing Package,” priced at $74.99, which covers all four days of competitions, and the “Premium Olympia 2024,” priced at $39.99, offering access to two days of amateur competitions and all main categories.

For the Brazilian audience, the broadcast includes expert commentary from figures in the local bodybuilding scene, such as Jorlan Oliveira and Leandro Osti, providing a more in-depth and technical perspective for fans following the competition.

The impact of Brazilians at Mr. Olympia 2024

Brazil has established itself as a powerhouse in world bodybuilding, and the 2024 edition of Mr. Olympia is further proof of this growth. A total of 49 Brazilian athletes are competing this year across various categories, with 30 men and 19 women representing the country. Alongside Ramon Dino and Isa Nunes, other notable athletes such as Francielle Mattos continue to be key figures, especially in the Wellness category.

Isa Nunes’ rise to prominence is particularly remarkable, as she has quickly ascended to the top of the Wellness division, defeating seasoned champions. Meanwhile, Ramon Dino’s impressive physique has attracted attention in the Classic Physique category, with the potential to make history if he manages to surpass Chris Bumstead.

The history and significance of Mr. Olympia in bodybuilding

Created in 1965 by Joe Weider, Mr. Olympia is considered the most prestigious event in the bodybuilding world. This is where the best athletes on the planet compete for the title of the greatest bodybuilder, on a stage that has crowned legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman. The 2024 edition, held in Las Vegas, offers a total of $1.57 million in prize money, with the winners gaining not only financial rewards but also global recognition.

For the athletes, winning a Mr. Olympia title means much more than the monetary prize. It secures a place in the sport’s history and cements a career that can span decades, opening doors for endorsements and global fame.

Mr. Olympia 2024 schedule and events

Mr. Olympia 2024 runs over four days, with events and competitions across several categories. The full schedule of activities is as follows:

• October 10: Amateur competitions begin, and a press conference with the top athletes is held.
• October 11: Pre-judging rounds for Fitness, 212, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, and Wellness categories.
• October 12: Pre-judging and finals for Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wheelchair categories.
• October 13: A champions’ seminar, where winners share their experiences and preparation for the event.

The rise of Brazilian bodybuilding on the world stage

Brazil has been making significant strides in the global bodybuilding scene, driven by the success of athletes who have become icons both nationally and internationally. The popularity of figures like Ramon Dino and Isa Nunes reflects the growth of the sport in Brazil, attracting a new generation of competitors and fans.

The rise of social media and the fitness lifestyle have helped make bodybuilding more accessible to the Brazilian public, generating increased interest and participation. Moreover, Brazil’s success in international competitions such as Mr. Olympia shines a spotlight on the country, positioning it among the top bodybuilding nations.

What to expect from the Mr. Olympia 2024 finals

The finals this Saturday promise plenty of excitement, with showdowns between the world’s best bodybuilders. The Classic Physique and Wellness categories, with Brazilians among the favorites, will be the main highlights. However, all of the day’s competitions, including Men’s Physique and Bikini, will feature decisive moments that could shape bodybuilding history.

Fans from around the world will be closely following the results, with Brazilian supporters especially eager to see new titles claimed. With the competitions streaming live on Olympia TV, everyone can follow the thrilling conclusion of this major event.