There is palpable excitement filling the air in bodybuilding as the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest approaches in less than two months. Taking to the latest Bro Chat Podcast shared on August 21, 2024, retired IFBB Pro Iain Valliere offered his top 10 picks for the Men’s Open ahead of the biggest contest of the year.
Fans of bodybuilding are attempting to manage their enthusiasm for the epic 60th anniversary of the Mr. Olympia set to take over Las Vegas, Nevada, this October 10-13. There are eleven divisions set to compete that weekend but nothing can trump the energy the Men’s Open category brings to the stage. Considering the Open lineup on deck, connoisseurs of the sport are already hedging their bets on who will finish on top.
Will the two-division champion Derek Lunsford continue his reign? While Lunsford has a strong, thick back, many speculate that he could be dethroned by the former 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan. ‘The Persian Wolf’ has made it clear he is bringing the heat if his back-to-back wins at the Arnold Classic Ohio and UK shows weren’t enough proof of his desire to be the number one bodybuilder in the world.
If that isn’t enough to keep Derek Lunsford on his toes, there is also Samson Dauda, who has had a strong bodybuilding season leading up to this year’s Olympia. On top of those threats, Nick Walker plans to come in strong following his shaky win at the 2024 New York Pro. He is determined to make a comeback after being sidelined from the last Olympia due to a torn hamstring and calf.
Wild card, Chinedu Andrew ‘Jacked’ Obiekea has made quite an impression on the bodybuilding community since making his Pro debut in 2022. His recent win at the 2024 Texas Pro has only furthered his momentum in the division, leaving everyone wondering if he will be the one to steal the show, including his coach, Chris Aceto, who believes he has what it takes to win the 2024 Mr. Olympia.
Iain Valliere’s Top Ten Predictions for 2024 Mr. Olympia
Below, you can find Valliere’s predictions, courtesy of his latest appearance on the Bro Chat Podcast.
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- Hadi Choopan
- Derek Lunsford
- Samson Dauda
- Nick Walker
- Andrew Jacked
- Hunter Labrada
- Brandon Curry
- Martin Fitzwater
- Behrooz Tabani
- Rafael Brandao
Iain Valliere isn’t the only bodybuilding veteran to give top picks for the 2024 Mr. Olympia. Shawn Ray and Bob Cicherillo recently shared who they see sliding into the first call-out. Ray and Cicherillo agreed that Derek Lunsford, Hadi Choopan, and Samson Dauda would be within the top three.
Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, and Justin Shier have also revealed their top three predictions for the 2024 Mr. Olympia. They agreed that Hadi Choopan would leave Sin City victorious. However, their second and third placings are where things differed.
Time will only tell who will hold the Mr. Olympia title above their head this October. With an unbelievably fierce lineup, no one is safe and weaknesses will be exposed. To ensure you don’t miss the incredible showdown taking over Las Vegas, Nevada, follow us here at Fitness Volt to stay up to date on all the action.
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