The 2019 Mr. Olympia is just over four weeks away, and we are finally starting to get a complete list of who will compete. This includes the names of those who will take part in the Men’s Open Division and all other divisions.
This year’s Olympia is going to be an intense event. Even though ticket sales are less than ideal, the list of athletes taking part in this competition is deep. There will be a new Mr. Olympia Champion crowned this year, and now we have a list of who that might be.
There are many ways for bodybuilders to qualify for the Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding, although this does not necessarily mean those who qualify will compete. However, any athlete that finished in the top 5 of last year’s event is automatically qualified. Additionally, if an athlete wins a show they are also qualified.
Moreover, there are three additional slots open for competitors to qualify. The top 5 people in each show leading up to the Olympia earn points on a scoring system. Subsequently, the men who scored the highest amount of points get a spot. Also, any previous Mr. Olympia Champion is granted a lifetime qualification.
With all the qualified athletes announced, it has been narrowed down 15 bodybuilders who will be taking the stage next month. Here is the list of athletes who we will see compete.
2019 Mr. Olympia – Men’s Open Competitors-Qualification
- William Bonac (Netherlands) –Came 4th Place at 2018 Olympia
- Maxx Charles (USA)- 2018 Romania Pro Winner
- Hadi Choopan (Iran)- 2019 Vancouver Pro Winner
- Brandon Curry (USA)- 5th Place 2018 Olympia/2019 Arnold Classic Champion
- Nathan De Asha (UK)- 2019 British Grand Prix Winner
- Jonathan DeLaRosa (USA)- 2019 Puerto Rico Winner
- Clarence De Vis (Belgium)- 2018 George Farah Classic Winner
- Phil Heath (USA)- Former Mr. Olympia/2nd Place 2018 Olympia
- Dexter Jackson (USA)- Former Mr. Olympia/2019 Tampa Pro Winner
- Steve Kuclo (USA)- 2019 Indy Pro Winner
- Josh Lenartowicz (Australia)- 2019 Big Man Weekend Winner
- Michael Lockett (USA)-2019 Chicago Pro Winner
- Patrick Moore (USA)- 2019 Golden State Winner
- Juan Morel (USA)- 2019 Arnold South America Winner
- Lukas Osladil (Czech Republic)- 2019 Season Points Leader
- Luke Sandoe (UK)- 2019 Season Points – 2nd Place
- Mohamed Shaaban (Egypt)- 2019 Portugal Pro Winner
- Akim Williams (USA)- 2019 Season Points – 3rd Place
- Roelly Winklaar (Curacao)-3rd Place 2018 Olympia
- Shawn Rhoden (USA)-2018 Mr Olympia winner
Figure Olympia
- Anna Banks (Poland)
- Brittany Campbell (USA)
- An Da Jeong (South Korea)
- Tarryn Garlington (USA)
- Rhea Gayle (UK)
- Cydney Gillon (USA)
- Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
- Sandra Grajales (Mexico)
- Karina Grau (Paraguay)
- Ivana Ivusic (USA)
- Chelsea Larson (USA)
- Candice Lewis-Carter (USA)
- Michelle Lindsay (USA)
- Laurelle Martineau (USA)
- Bruna Miyagui (Brazil)
- Lola Montez (Canada)
- Jessica Reyes Padilla (Puerto Rico)
- Natalia Soltero (Mexico)
- Ashley Soto (USA)
- Carly Starling-Horrell (USA)
- Latorya Watts (USA)
- Nadia Wyatt (USA)
- Bojana Vasiljevic (USA)
- Martina Yabekova (Canada)
212 Olympia
- Noel Adame (USA)
- Mahmood Al Durrah (Canada)
- Sami Al Haddad (Bahrain)
- Ahmad Ashkanani (Kuwait)
- Kokeny Bela (Hungary)
- Steve Benthin (Germany)
- Hadi Choopan (Iran)
- Shaun Clarida (USA)
- Eduardo Correa Da Silva (Brazil)
- Lloyd Dollar (USA)
- Kamal Elgargni (Libya)
- Angel Calderon Frias (Spain)
- Fahad Zaid Hazzizi (Saudi Arabia)
- David Henry (USA)
- John Jewett (USA)
- Oleh Kryvyi (Ukraine)
- James Lewis (UK)
- Derek Lunsford (USA)
- Aaron Polites (Australia)
- Adolphus Quoida (Canada)
- Jose Raymond (USA)
- Tomas Tabiciar (Slovakia)
- Zane Watson (Canada)
- Hidetada Yamagishi (Japan)
Men’s Physique Olympia
- Dean Balabis (USA)
- Yasser Fernando Chala Blandon (Colombia)
- George Brown (USA)
- Jeremy Buendia (USA)
- Bhuwan Chauhan (Canada)
- Julian Colley (Canada)
- Carlos DeOliveira (Brazil)
- Raymont Edmonds (USA)
- Andre Ferguson (USA)
- Xavisus Gayden (USA)
- Anthony Gilkes (USA)
- Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
- Kyron Holden (USA)
- Ahmed Abdul Jalil (Egypt)
- Ondrej Kmostak (Czech Republic)
- Joseph Lee (USA)
- Corey Morris (USA)
- Carl Presendieu (USA)
- Ramses Rams (Spain)
- Arya Saffaie (USA)
- Akeem Scott (USA)
- Suruqah Shabazz (USA)
- Ryan Terry (UK)
- Kimani Victor (Canada)
- Anthony Woods (USA)
Fitness Olympia
- Marta Aguiar (Uruguay)
- Jaclyn Baker (USA)
- Jodi Boam (Canada)
- Darrian Borello (USA)
- Myriam Capes (Canada)
- Tiffany Chandler (USA)
- Kate Errington (UK)
- Missy Farrell (USA)
- Ryall Graber (Canada)
- Whitney Jones (USA)
- Sara Kovach (USA)
- Minna Pajulahti (Finland)
- Liudmila Somkina (Russia)
- Jeanine Taddeo (USA)
- Tamara Vahn (Canada)
- Bethany Wagner (USA)
- Jennifer Worth (USA)
Bikini Olympia
- Beatriz Biscaia (Canada)
- Maureen Blanquisco (Norway)
- Lauralie Chapados (Canada)
- Jennifer Dorie (Canada)
- Monica Ellis (USA)
- Eli Fernandez (Mexico)
- Marcia Goncalves (Brazil)
- Kim Gutierrez (Chile)
- Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
- Janet Layug (USA)
- Jourdanne Lee (USA)
- Priscilla Leimbacker (Switzerland)
- Breena Martinez (USA)
- Jessica Palmer (USA)
- Cristobalino Pajares (Spain)
- Elisa Pecini (Brazil)
- Mariella Pellegrino (Italy)
- Camile Periat (USA)
- Jennifer Ronzitti (USA)
- Alexandria Ross (USA)
- Etila Santiago Santos (Brazil)
- Karina Skowronska (UK)
- Francesca Stoico (Italy)
- Angelica Teixeira (USA)
- Jasmine Williams (USA)
Women’s Physique Olympia
- Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA)
- Tomefafa Ameko (USA)
- MayLa Ash (USA)
- Sheila Bleck (USA)
- Reshanna Boswell (USA)
- Daniely Castilho (Brazil)
- Laura Pintado Chinchilla (Spain)
- Jeannie Feldman (USA)
- Heather Grace (USA)
- Shanique Grant (USA)
- Delane Hart (USA)
- Laura Hays (USA)
- Valentina Mishina (Russia)
- Ann-Lorraine Mohn (France)
- Sheikha Nguyen (Singapore)
- Ivie Rhein (USA)
- Jennifer Taylor (USA)
- Sarah Villegas (USA)
- Brittany Watts (USA)
- Margita Zamolova (Czech Republic)
Classic Physique Olympia
- Ahmad Ahmad (Iraq)
- Abdulla Al-Sairafi (Kuwait)
- Dancovea Anderson (Germany)
- Henri-Pierre Ano (Canada)
- Breon Ansley (USA)
- Woilid Baatout (France)
- Piotr Borecki (Poland)
- Chris Bumstead (Canada)
- Alex Cambronero (USA)
- Khaled Chikhaoui (Canada)
- Marvin Cornejo (USA)
- Stan de Longeaux (USA)
- Grego Suewendley Francisca (Netherlands)
- Jonathan Hambrick (USA)
- Antwane Hamlett (Canada)
- Danny Hester (USA)
- David Hoffman (Germany)
- Chen Kang (China)
- Kirill Khudaiev (Ukraine)
- Seonghwan Kim (South Korea)
- Steve Laureus (USA)
- Abner Logan (USA)
- Fabio Lopes (Portugal)
- Jason Lowe (USA)
- Rylon McDuell-Batiste (USA)
- Stan McQuay (USA)
- Ro’Vonte Moody (USA)
- Courage Opara (USA)
- Keone Pearson (USA)
- George Peterson (USA)
- Panexce Pierre (USA)
- Jordan Plantiko (USA)
- Arash Rahbar (USA)
- Damion Ricketts (USA)
- Hany Saeed (Egypt)
- Christopher White (Canada)
- Dani Younan (USA)
- Giuseppe Christian Zagarella (Italy)
It is important to note that Shawn Rhoden is technically qualified for the 2019 Mr. Olympia, as he is last year’s champion. However, his eligibility was revoked by the AMI, following allegations of sexual assault. Also, Hadi Choopan is qualified but is having visa issues that could prevent his ability to compete.
Additionally, Cedric McMillan was granted a special invitation to the event. On the other hand, Phil Heath has won a previous Olympia, granting him automatic access. Despite this, he has yet to officially announce his intent to compete.
The 2019 Mr. Olympia takes place on September 12-15. Stay tuned to FitnessVolt for all the updates as the event approaches.
