Mr Olympia is the most prestigious competition for bodybuilders. The completion began in 1965 in New York, USA. The IFBB Professional League sanctions it. Over the years, the notable bodybuilders who won the prestigious tournament are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sergio Olivia, Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, and Phil Heath. Moreover, Schwarzenegger even used his fame from Mr. Olympia to catapult his Hollywood career.
American bodybuilders have historically dominated the competition. It should be noted that only 8 different countries have had the chance to claim the competition. Iran was the eighth nation to have an athlete win the Mr. Olympia. Other nations whose athletes won the title are the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Cuba.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the 2023 Mr. Olympia winner. Dava Bautista is the honorary ambassador for the event. In 2022, it was Iran’s Hadi “The Persian Wolf” Choopan who bagged the prestigious title. Derek Lunsford was the runner-up. In the classic Physique category, it was Chris Bumstead who won his fourth consecutive title in 2022.
Where is the 2023 Mr. Olympia held? Who are the top contestants?
The 2023 Mr. Olympia is taking place at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida, USA. It marks the 58th edition of the tournament, which is sanctioned by the IFBB Professional League. In 2022, the competition was held at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, specifically at the Zappos Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hadi Choopan secured the title in 2022, earning a substantial prize of $400,000 US Dollars. Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker claimed the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
Choopan, Lansford, and Walker are all returning to the event. Chinedu Obiekea and Hunter Labrada are the favorites to win the title. Mamdoih Elssbiay is also present to provide tough competition for the favorites.
Moreover, Elssbiay won the title in 2020 and 2021. Brandon Curry is an overlooked bodybuilder who has the potential to surprise many. Other top athletes in the competition are Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda, and Michal Krizanek.
When is the 2023 Mr. Olympia starting and ending? Where to watch the event?
The Mr. Olympia 2023 will start on November 2, 2023, and will end on November 5, 2023. 2022 Mr. Olympia took place from December 15 to December 18. Fortunately, fans of bodybuilding don’t have to worry about being robbed of watching the event. It is easily accessible to all.
Fans can stream the event on the official website of the event, olympiaproductions.com. However, it is not free. Unfortunately, it is a PPV event with a price tag of $74.99. Moreover, the price would presumably be higher for the audience outside the US. In addition to $74.99, people outside the US would also have to pay additional tax.
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