Bodybuilding mainstay Oleh Kryvyi won’t be participating in the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest. This news was brought to you on August 8, 2024, through an Instagram post by A.J. Kelly Robert. The post revealed that Kryvyi sustained an injury during a squatting session on leg day. Thankfully, he has already had two surgeries, both of which were successful in addressing his injury.
Given that he placed sixth at the 2023 Olympia last year, all eyes were on Kryvyi to rocket up the ranks with his patented and trademark granite conditioning. He compiled impressive momentum during the season thanks to a dominant performance at the 2024 New York Pro, which netted him gold, a ring, and a nice paycheck.
He has yet to reveal exactly what his injuries entail, but it was enough for him and his coach to put an end to his bodybuilding season. Fans couldn’t be more enthusiastic about his return; it’s clear Kryvyi is taking the injury in stride judging by his response to the ordeal.
Oleh Kryvyi Forced to Pull Out of 2024 Mr. Olympia Due to Untimely Leg Injury
Check out what A.J. Kelly Roberts had to say about Oleh Kryvyi’s career-changing mishap below:
“Sad news 📰. The Ukrainian Beast and top 212 Olympian @olehkryvyi is OUT OF THE OLYMPIA. I spoke to coach @francisco_jose_espin and he told me @olehkryvyi had a accident while training legs at the gym .He was squatting when the accident happened.
@olehkryvyi is fresh out of 2 surgeries and they was successful and is now recovering ❤️🩹. @olehkryvyi is known for being a WARRIOR and I know he will be back better than ever in 2025 . Obviously still very sad news 📰 as he delivered best ever package at his glorious New York pro WIN this year and was predicted to be a huge threat to this year’s 212 Title” he shared.
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Fans are extremely interested to find out which contenders might make massive statements at the nearing 2024 Mr. Olympia. The frontrunners are Shaun Clarida, a former two-time 212 Olympia winner, and Keone Pearson, who knocked Clarida off the throne in 2023 to capture his first title.
“Thank you all for your support and attention to me! I appreciate your time and it is priceless! My fate is far from the easiest, but this is no reason to complain! Many people have much worse things happen in life!
ALL or NOTHING ! Never settle for average!” Oleh shared.
Don’t miss the epic 2024 Mr. Olympia contest later this year, where a crop of the world’s best 212 contenders will vie for supremacy, cash prizes, and ultimate bragging rights.
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