It goes without saying that Roelly Winklaar did not have his best performances in 2021. However he is aware of this fact, and he is promising that next year will be better.
This year saw a lot of firsts for Winklaar, such as being the first year that he did not win a contest to earn an invitation to the Olympia, qualifying on the back of a second place at the Europa Pro show. With his 11th place score, it was also the first time in his career that he scored outside of the top ten at the Olympia.
Roelly is aware that he has not put on the best performances over the last few months, and is hopeful to change that in the coming year. Posting to his Instagram after his latest second place showing at the Yamamoto Pro, he reflected on the year that has passed, while promising that he will bring a better version of himself next year.
“Being out for over a year made it tougher for me than I could’ve imagined. 2021 wasn’t my best year and I own up to it. Next year I promise you that you will see a different Roelly 🙏🏾😉” Winklaar wrote.
“Thank you to my true fans. The ones who have always supported me and continue to support me ❤️”
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It is pretty clear to see why Roelly Winklaar was not particularly thrilled with the way he performed this year. That being said, he has a good point about how taking more than a year off can really hinder your onstage skills and ability to peak, as we have seen from other bodybuilders.
One thing is for certain, and that is the fact that Roelly is still one of the best in the world, even if he has not shown it in recent months. Hopefully by going back to the drawing board, he can return to form next year.
Roelly Winklaar Bodybuilding History
- 2021 IFBB Yamamoto Pro – 2nd
- 2021 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 11th
- 2021 IFBB Europa Pro – 2nd
- 2021 IFBB Chicago Pro – 5th
- 2019 IFBB Yamamoto Pro – 1st
- 2019 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 5th
- 2019 IFBB Arnold Classic Australia – 3rd
- 2019 IFBB Arnold Classic Ohio – 5th
- 2018 IFBB EVLs Prague Pro – 1st
- 2018 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 3rd
- 2018 IFBB Arnold Classic Australia – 1st
- 2018 IFBB Arnold Classic Ohio – 4th
- 2017 IFBB EVLs Prague Pro – 1st
- 2017 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 6th
- 2017 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 4th
- 2016 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 6th
- 2015 IFBB Arnold Sports Festival – 6th
- 2015 IFBB Arnold Classic Australia – 6th
- 2015 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 7th
- 2015 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 5th
- 2015 IFBB EVLs Prague Pro – 6th
- 2015 IFBB Nordic Pro – 2nd
- 2014 IFBB Wings of Strength Chicago Pro – 1st
- 2014 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 12th
- 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 5th
- 2014 IFBB Dubai Pro – 3rd
- 2014 IFBB EVLs Prague Pro – 4th
- 2014 IFBB San Marino Pro – 4th
- 2014 IFBB Nordic Pro – 1st
- 2013 IFBB Chicago Pro – 1st
- 2013 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 7th
- 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 6th
- 2012 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 12th
- 2012 IFBB Sheru Classic Asian Grand Prix Pro – 4th
- 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix – 6th
- 2012 IFBB Prague Pro Championship – 8th
- 2012 IFBB Tampa Bay Pro – 4th
- 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 3rd
- 2012 IFBB Europa Super Show – 4th
- 2011 IFBB Arnold Classic – 8th
- 2011 IFBB British Grand Prix – 2nd
- 2011 IFBB Mr. Europe Grand Prix – 2nd
- 2011 IFBB FIBO Power Pro Germany – 3rd
- 2011 IFBB New York Pro – 9th
- 2010 IFBB Arnold Classic – 7th
- 2010 IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix – 3rd
- 2010 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 14th
- 2010 IFBB New York Pro – 1st
- 2009 NPC Arnold Amateur – 1st
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