The 2023 Masters Olympia is set to return August 25-27 in Cluj, Napoca, Romania, and will feature a total of 10 divisions. In a recent Olympia TV YouTube video, Jay Cutler and IFBB head judge Steve Weinberger revealed the rosters for each division competing at the upcoming contest.
The bodybuilding calendar will once again welcome the Masters Olympia competition following an 11-year absence. For months, fans have guessed and speculated as to which competitors would attempt the show. Initially, there was intrigue four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler might compete but instead, he’ll be in attendance showing off the progress from his latest ‘Fit for 50’ challenge.
As it stands, there is $229,000 on the line set to be divided among the 10 divisions. The wait is over as Cutler, Steve Weinberger, Alina Popa, and Terrick El Guindy revealed the competitors lists, which you can find below.
2023 Masters Olympia Full Roster
Men’s Open
The Men’s Open division will serve as the headliner for the 2023 Masters Olympia comeback. Kamal Elgargni, a former 212 Olympia winner, will aim to capture a major Open title after testing the category last year. At 51 years old, he continues to showcase improvements and fans have dubbed him as a commanding favorite looking ahead.
In addition, contenders Maxx Charles and Philip Clahar are eager to turn in impressive performances. They’ve both enjoyed successful Men’s Open tenures in the IFBB Pro League.
- Fred Smalls
- Joseph Piersante
- Joshua Lenartowicz
- Kamal Elgargni
- Ken Jackson
- Logan Robison
- Mariek Olejniczak
- Maxx Charles
- Michael Ely
- Michael Lynn
- Philip Clahar
- Robert Burneika
- Ron Stevens
- Rusty Jeffers
- Sergio Lima
- Slavoj Bednar
- Tony Lagrene
- Vincent Galanti
- Valdimir Agrinskiy
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
As expected, Japanese bodybuilding sensation Hidetada Yamagishi has exited retirement for one final contest. He has shared several training sessions since committing to the show and is optimistic about competing on stage at the age of 50.
- Ahmed Fawzi
- Anwar Darwish Ali
- Bola Ojex
- David Henry
- Derik Farnsworth
- Fernando Noronha De Almeida
- Hidetada Yamagishi
- Jeff Williamson
- Jicheng Qian
- Jim Everton
- Jonni Shreve
- Mason Butt
- Milton A. Martinez
- Ricardo Plata Duran
- Ryan Walters
- Steve Thayer
- Wayne Williams
- Zohir Mihoubi
Men’s Physique
- Adon Marcus
- Andrea Mosti
- Anton Antipov
- Arya Saffaie
- Byron Ross
- Dajuan Freeman
- David Odom
- Everett Davis
- Everton Ribiero
- George Brown
- Harlan Taylor
- Joshua Petrecky
- Kenyon Leno
- Kevin Reeder
- Marcell Shippen
- Michael Ferguson
- Myron Griffin
- Sharif Reid
- Terrence Teo
- Youcef Djoudi
Classic Physique
- Alex Cambronero
- Ali Emre
- Darrem Charles
- Dawid Geler
- Dion Harris
- Eric Perkins
- Esteban Smith
- Greg Rando
- Javier Martinez
- Kelvin Hinde
- Luis Garcia Martinez
- Michael Perez
- Olushomo Oni
- Peter Sciallo
- Richy Chan
- Ross Caesar
- Shanti Mitchell
- Thomas Conelly
- Valdimir Markov
Women’s Bodybuilding
- Abi Jimenez
- Barbara Moojen
- Cheryl Mears
- Dana Shemesh
- Donna Salib
- Evangelina Guzman
- Jaqueline Fuchs
- Leah Dennie
- Lori Conley
- Marcela Venegas
- Maria Segura
- Michelle Brent
- Reshanna Boswell
- Silvia Matta
- Tananarive Huie
- Vera Mikulcova
- Virginia Sanchez
Women’s Physique
- Alida Opre
- Birgit Andersch
- Candice Carr
- Caroline Alves Dos Santos
- Heather Grace
- Ivie Rhein
- Jennifer Taylor
- Joanna Romano
- Larissa Araujo De Lima
- Lenore Gregson
- Manuella Monnteiro
- Maria Liberman
- Nathalee Thompson
- Oksana Piari
- Robin Mays
- Stephanie Frederickson
- Susan Graham
- Suzanne Davis
- Tanya Chartrand
- Uta Koehler-Spitzbart
Figure
- Alissa Carpio
- Corrie Morales
- Dee Jackson
- Dorota Ogonowska
- Georgina Lona
- Gina Palma
- Her Eun
- Jennifer Reece
- Jessica Baltazar
- Jessica Reyes Padilla
- Kim Clark
- Larissa Penaloza
- Martina Yabekova
- Roberta Visintainer
- Shelace Shoemaker
- Stella Miliani
- Thais Werner
- Veronica Gallego
- Yelena Larina
- Zulfiya Bityeva
Fitness
- Babette Mulford
- Debbie Fowler
- Maria Laura Cerbelli
- Marta Aguiar
- Minna Paljulahti
- Sally Kendall-Williams
- Stacy Simons
- Stephanie Jones
- Tamara Vahn
Bikini
- Abbi Gaetano
- Aneta Szoltysek
- Angela Ruscilli
- Ayleen Santander
- Chelan Nour
- Christy Brown
- Elisangela Angell
- Geri Lara-Berger
- Gigi Amurao
- Janine Herrera
- Jessica Wilson
- Kerryne Henich
- Larissa Godoi
- Merica Abbado
- Michelle Hurst
- Nichole Guggia
- Nicole Jennifer Johnson
- Nucia Freitas Samo
- Patricia Lloyd
- Ruth Montes
- Susasn Price
Wellness
- Anzhelika Ispodnikova
- Carly Thornton
- Casey DeLong
- Cinzia Massaro Clapp
- Clarissa Sanchez
- Dani Treiger
- Elizabeth Williams
- Flora Conte
- Houda Hmini
- Joann Norwood
- Liliana Velez Marin
- Nerilde Garcia
- Nicollette Burns
- Oana Marinescu
- Simara Walter
- Synara Santana
- Tania Viegas
- Alessandra Pinheiro
RELATED: 49-yo Hidetada Yamagishi Shares Shredded Physique Update 18 Weeks from 2023 Masters Olympia
Masters Olympia Former Champions
- Robby Robinson – 1994
- Sonny Schmidt – 1995
- Vince Taylor – 1996
- Vince Taylor – 1997
- Vince Taylor – 1998
- Vince Taylor – 1999
- Vince Taylor – 2000
- Vince Taylor – 2001
- Don Youngblood – 2002
- Claude Groulx – 2003
- Dexter Jackson – 2012
With Dexter Jackson out of the picture, a new Masters Olympia winner in the Open division will be crowned. Fans look forward to witnessing some of their favorite athletes back on stage this summer.
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Published: 25 April, 2023 | 2:10 PM EDT
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