The 2024 Mr. Olympia is right around the corner and promises to be an action-packed weekend. In a recent YouTube video shared on October 4, 2024, IFBB Pros Brett Wilkin and James Hollingshead gave their predictions for the Classic Physique division ahead of the event taking place October 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
One of the biggest questions bodybuilding fans are pondering is whether the reigning five-time Classic Physique Olympia, Chris Bumstead, will earn a sixth title or finally be defeated on the 2024 Mr. Olympia stage. With the category’s impressive lineup, there will be no shortage of contenders capable of dethroning Bumstead once and for all.
Many bodybuilders have shown they have what it takes to defeat the champion, and Ramon Rocha Queiroz is one of them. At the last two Mr. Olympia events, Queiroz has pushed Bumstead on stage and earned himself a respectable second-place finish in 2022 and 2023. With the necessary adjustments, Queiroz could finally walk away the victor.
Of course, it won’t be that simple if ‘The Dutch Oak’ has anything to say about it. Wesley Vissers has hit the Classic Physique scene hard, leaving a lasting impression on fans and veterans of the sport alike. His golden-era physique gives him an edge against his competitors, as demonstrated when he earned back-to-back wins at the 2024 Arnold Classic Ohio and UK shows.
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Speaking of having an advantage, former two-time Classic Physique Olympia Breon Ansley is confident his experience as a champion will allow him to swoop in and reclaim victory. Ansley is coming into the Olympia intending to win his third title.
Bodybuilders Brett Wilkin and James Hollingshead Reveal Top 10 Classic Physique Picks for 2024 Mr. Olympia Next Weekend
After considering the unique attributes these athletes bring to the stage, IFBB pros Brett Wilkins and James Hollingshead revealed their predictions for the Classic Physique division ahead of the 2024 Mr. Olympia, which takes place in just one week.
James Hollingshead’s Classic Physique Top 10 Predictions
- Winner — Chris Bumstead
- Second Place — Wesley Vissers
- Third Place — Ramon Queiroz
- Fourth Place — Urs Kalecinski
- Fifth Place — Breon Ansley
- Sixth Place — Mike Sommerfeld
- Seventh Place — Michael Daboul
- Eighth Place — Jose Manuel Munoz
- Ninth Place — Jaehun Park
- Tenth Place — Chen Kong
Brett Wilkin’s Classic Physique Top 10 Predictions
- Winner — Chris Bumstead
- Second Place — Ramon Queiroz
- Third Place — Urs Kalecinski
- Fourth Place — Wesley Vissers
- Fifth Place — Breon Ansley
- Sixth Place — Mike Sommerfeld
- Seventh Place — Jose Manuel Munoz
- Eighth Place — Jaehun Park
- Ninth Place — Matheus Menegate
- Tenth Place — Justin Badurina
The 2024 Mr. Olympia stage will be a battleground showcasing the best of the best who are all vying for the gold. With the sheer volume of talent competing at the prestigious event, no one is safe in the Classic Physique category. Whether Chris Bumstead will have what it takes to continue as the reigning champion remains to be seen.
October 10-13 will be a weekend full of historic moments and possibly numerous upsets as the athletes all compete to be named the champion. The only thing that is for sure is that the 60th anniversary of the Mr. Olympia event is one you don’t want to miss. Follow us here at Fitness Volt for live results and more!
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