As the 2024 Mr. Olympia concludes, the tension has finally settled, and the champions have been crowned. The rewards were equally jaw-dropping, with the biggest names in bodybuilding walking away with career-defining victories and massive prize money.
Here’s a closer look at the 2024 Mr. Olympia prize money breakdown and what each division’s top athletes walked away with:
Total Prize Pool: $1.6 Million
This year, the Olympia Weekend featured a staggering $1.6 million in total prize money, distributed across multiple divisions, including Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, Men’s 212, Men’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, Figure, Fitness, Women’s Physique, Wellness, Bikini, and Pro Wheelchair. As always, the Mr. Olympia contest held the largest slice of the prize pool.
Mr. Olympia (Men’s Open): $600,000 for the Champion
The biggest question of the event has been answered: Samson Dauda claimed the 2024 Mr. Olympia title, along with a hefty $600,000 prize for the champion. Dauda’s impressive size and stage presence carried him to the win.
- 1st Place: Samson Dauda ($600,000)
- 2nd Place: Hadi Choopan ($250,000)
- 3rd Place: Derek Lunsford ($100,000)
- 4th Place: Martin Fitzwater ($40,000)
- 5th Place: Andrew Jacked ($35,000)
Classic Physique Olympia: $60,000 for the Winner
In a highly competitive field, Chris Bumstead claimed his 6th Classic Physique Olympia title, adding to his legendary career with a prize of $60,000. This competition proved to be as fierce as ever, with rising stars pushing hard.
Prize distribution for the top five:
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- 1st Place: Chris Bumstead ($60,000)
- 2nd Place: Mike Sommerfeld ($25,000)
- 3rd Place: Urs Kalecinski ($10,000)
- 4th Place: Ramon Rocha Queiroz ($5,000)
- 5th Place: Breon Ansley ($3,000)
Men’s 212 Olympia: $90,000 for the Winner
In the Men’s 212 division, athletes pack incredible muscle mass into their more compact frames. Keone Pearson claimed the first-place prize of $90,000, while the remaining top contenders received:
- 1st Place: Keone Pearson ($90,000)
- 2nd Place: Shaun Clarida ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Angel Calderon Frias ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Kerrith Bajjo ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Vitor Oliveira ($6,000)
For a detailed look, check out the Men’s 212 Olympia Results.
Men’s Physique Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
Ryan Terry secured his second Men’s Physique Olympia title, earning the $50,000 first-place prize. The competition in this division was fierce, with top athletes pushing each other to the limit.
Prize distribution for the top five:
- 1st Place: Ryan Terry ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Ali Bilal ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Erin Banks ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Emanuel Hunter ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Edvan Palmeira ($6,000)
Ms. Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
Andrea Shaw claimed her fifth title in Ms. Olympia, securing the $50,000 prize. The top five finishers:
- 1st Place: Andrea Shaw ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Angela Yeo ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Ashley Lynnette Jones ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Helle Trevino ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Nadia Capotosto ($6,000)
Read the full results here: Ms. Olympia Results.
Figure Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
Cydney Gillon once again dominated the Figure Olympia, earning her eighth title and $50,000. Here’s the prize breakdown:
- 1st Place: Cydney Gillon ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Jessica Reyes Padilla ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Lola Montez ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Natalia Soltero ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Rhea Gayle ($6,000)
Fitness Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
Missy Truscott clinched her third Fitness Olympia title, earning $50,000. The prize distribution is as follows:
- 1st Place: Missy Truscott ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Jaclyn Baker ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Taylor Learmont ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Allison Kramer ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Tamara Vahn ($6,000)
Full results available here: Fitness Olympia Results.
Women’s Physique Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
Sarah Villegas took home the $50,000 first-place prize in Women’s Physique, continuing her reign. Other top placers include:
- 1st Place: Sarah Villegas ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Natalia Abraham Coelho ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Sheronica Henton ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Barbara Menage ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Elisama Manoel Benta Zorzetto ($6,000)
Full results can be found here: Women’s Physique Olympia Results.
Wellness Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
Isabelle Nunes captured her first Wellness Olympia title and the $50,000 prize. Here’s how the top five fared:
- 1st Place: Isabelle Nunes ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Francielle Mattos ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Eduarda Bezerra ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Elisa Alcantara ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Giselle Machado ($6,000)
Full results available here: Wellness Olympia Results.
Bikini Olympia: $50,000 for the Winner
In the Bikini Olympia division, Lauralie Chapados claimed the $50,000 prize. The top five finishers include:
- 1st Place: Lauralie Chapados ($50,000)
- 2nd Place: Ashley Kaltwasser ($20,000)
- 3rd Place: Jasmine Gonzalez ($12,000)
- 4th Place: Aimee Leann Delgado ($7,000)
- 5th Place: Vania Auguste ($6,000)
Pro Wheelchair Olympia: $20,000 for the Winner
The Pro Wheelchair Olympia saw Harold Kelley take home the $20,000 prize for his dominating performance.
What Does This Mean for the Sport?
With prize money at an all-time high, the stakes for Mr. Olympia continue to grow. Athletes dedicate years to their training, diets, and routines to compete at the top level. Winning an Olympia title not only secures a place in bodybuilding history but also comes with a life-changing financial reward.
As bodybuilding continues to expand, the sport is seeing massive prize increases in other competitions as well. For instance, Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced a $500,000 first prize for the 2025 Arnold Classic, and the 2025 Dubai Pro has significantly boosted its prize money to $500,000, attracting top talent from across the globe.
As the final day of competition unfolds, the question remains: Who will walk away with bodybuilding’s ultimate prize?
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