The 2025 Utah Cup Pro took place on Saturday, April 5 in Holladay, Utah, featuring a competitive Classic Physique lineup as part of the official 2025 Mr. Olympia qualifying season. With only the winner securing a direct qualification to the Classic Physique Olympia, the stakes were high among the 13 IFBB Pro League athletes in attendance.
The event served as one of two Classic Physique qualifiers held over the weekend—the other being the 2025 Tri-City Pro in Columbus, Georgia.
Phil Niu Continues His Rise in Classic Physique
After already turning heads in the division this season, Phil Niu delivered another standout performance in Holladay. Showcasing classic lines, symmetry, and elite conditioning, Niu impressed the judges across both prejudging and finals, ultimately walking away with first place and his Olympia qualification.
His win solidifies him as a rising force heading into the 2025 Classic Physique Olympia, which will be held in Las Vegas from October 9-12.
Brock Jenkins took second place, showing notable improvements, while Luc Andre Steinker earned third with his detailed and dense physique.
2025 Utah Cup Pro Classic Physique Results
- Winner — Phil Niu
- Second Place — Brock Jenkins
- Third Place — Luc Andre Steinker
- Fourth Place — Joshua Egli
- Fifth Place — Hamzah Saeed
- Sixth Place — Vincent Dutilly
- Seventh Place — Aaron Jeffery
- Eighth Place — Jeremiah Willies
- Ninth Place — Bryant Smith
- Tenth Place — Jake Phippen
As the Classic Physique division continues to evolve post-Chris Bumstead’s retirement, athletes like Phil Niu are stepping up and making their mark. With this win, Niu joins an elite group of qualified competitors preparing to battle it out in Las Vegas this fall.
2025 Utah Cup Pro Scorecard
Our team at Fitness Volt congratulates Phil Niu on his big win and looks forward to seeing him at the 2025 Mr. Olympia!
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