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2025 Wellness Olympia Prejudging Report
The 2025 Mr. Olympia is currently taking place from Oct. 9–12 in Las Vegas, NV. On Oct. 10, at 9:30 a.m. PDT, Wellness competitors went toe-to-toe…
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2025 Ms. Olympia Prejudging Report
The 2025 Mr. Olympia Weekend is taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from Oct. 9–12. The best Women’s Bodybuilders in the world met for Ms. Olympia…
Bodybuilding
2025 Women’s Physique Olympia Prejudging Report
Strap in for the 2025 Mr. Olympia Weekend, which is taking place in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 9–12. Competitors from Women’s Physique sized each other…
Bodybuilding
2025 Figure Olympia Prejudging Report
The 2025 Mr. Olympia Weekend is currently taking place in Las Vegas, NV., from Oct. 9–12. Figure competitors clashed in the Las Vegas Convention Center during…
Bodybuilding
2025 212 Olympia Prejudging Report
Joe Weider’s 2025 Fitness and Performance Olympia Weekend is officially underway from Oct. 9–12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contenders from Men’s 212 Bodybuilding battled at prejudging…
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2025 Fitness Olympia Prejudging Report
The 2025 Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend has taken over Las Vegas, Nevada, from Oct. 9–12. Competitors from the Fitness division squared off inside…
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Tensions Boil Over at 2025 Mr. Olympia Presser: Dauda Fires Shots at Lunsford, Walker Promises Victory
The 2025 Mr. Olympia press conference kicked off on Oct. 9 inside the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, NV. During the special ceremony, Samson Duda,…
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Behrouz Tabani’s Long Road to Olympia: “Today Is the Best Day of My Life”
Behrouz Tabani’s arrival at Mr. Olympia felt like the climax of a drama many fans had feared might end prematurely. After weeks of visa uncertainty, the…
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Varinder Singh Ghuman, Indian Bodybuilder and Actor, Dies at 47 of Heart Attack
Varinder Singh Ghuman a trailblazing Indian bodybuilder, actor, and the man many called “The HeMan of India” has died after suffering a heart attack, his family…
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Derek Lunsford, Behrooz Tabani, & Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera Share Final Touch Physique Updates for 2025 Mr. Olympia
The 2025 Mr. Olympia Weekend is here and taking place from Oct. 9–12 in Las Vegas, NV. Ahead of the contest, Men’s Open contenders shared final…
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Mike Sommerfeld Clears Final Height/Weight Cap Hurdle, Set to Compete at 2025 Olympia
It’s been high drama in the lead-up to the Classic Physique Olympia. For weeks, questions about Mike Sommerfeld’s true height lit up social media. On Oct.…
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Samson Dauda ‘Ready to Retain Title,’ Nick Walker Says He’ll Be Last Man Standing, & Derek Lunsford Talks Triple Crown Goal’ for 2025 Olympia
The 2025 Mr. Olympia is taking place in Las Vegas, NV from Oct 9–12. Men’s Open Bodybuilding stars met for check-ins and sized each other up…
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Watch the 2025 Mr. Olympia Press Conference Live and See All Athletes Ahead of Las Vegas
The 2025 Mr. Olympia press conference will kick off the biggest weekend in professional bodybuilding, taking place Thursday, October 9 at 3:00 PM EDT. The event…
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Bodybuilding Veteran Seth Feroce Shares His Top 10 Men’s Open Picks for 2025 Mr. Olympia
48 hours remain before the best in the world battle it out on the 2025 Mr. Olympia stage. On Oct. 8, 2025, bodybuilding veteran Seth Feroce…
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Keone Pearson Shares Impressive Physique Update Just 4 Days Out from 2025 Mr. Olympia
Men’s 212 bodybuilding standout Keone Pearson continues to keep attention on himself just days before the 2025 Olympia. The defending champion recently gave fans and his…
Bodybuilding
2025 Mr. Olympia Final Qualified Athletes for All Divisions and Schedule
The 2025 Mr. Olympia is set to return to Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 9–12, marking another monumental weekend for bodybuilding fans around the world. The…
Bodybuilding
Chris Bumstead Shares Top 5 Classic Physique & Men’s Open Picks for 2025 Mr. Olympia
The 2025 Mr. Olympia Weekend is almost here, and bodybuilders are breaking down the action. On October 8, 2025, Chris Bumstead revealed his top five picks…
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Bob Cicherillo Breaks Down Mike Sommerfeld’s Height Drama & Possibility of 212 Special Invite at 2025 Olympia
Questions surrounding Mike Sommerfeld’s height are piling up heading into the 2025 Mr. Olympia. On October 7, industry expert Bob Cicherillo discussed Sommerfeld’s height controversy and…
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Jay Cutler Confident Urs Kalecinski ‘Can Win Mr. Olympia in the Open,’ Guides Him Through Final Peak Week Leg Workout
Urs Kalecinski is making every moment count in the lead-up to his Open Mr. Olympia debut. On October 7, 2025, he was guided by former four-time…
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Mike Sommerfeld Height Controversy Erupts on Social Media, Chris Aceto Discusses If He’s Cheating Ahead of 2025 Mr. Olympia
What’s a Mr. Olympia peak week without a little controversy? On October 6, 2025, Chris Aceto addressed Mike Sommerfeld’s viral height scandal, which has picked up…
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Will Big Ramy and Phil Heath Make Comebacks at the 2025 Mr. Olympia?
The 2025 Mr. Olympia is just days away, and fans are still unsure if Phil Heath or Big Ramy will compete. Both are former champions who…
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Derek Lunsford Grinds Through Final Leg Day in Mission to Win Back Title at 2025 Mr. Olympia
Five days separate Derek Lunsford from attempting to win back his title. On October 6, he ignored his prep exhaustion and smashed an intense leg workout…
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Bodybuilding Legend Lee Haney Shares Top 6 Men’s Open Picks for 2025 Mr. Olympia
It’s officially peak week for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, and bodybuilders are putting the final touches on their physiques. Days from the event, on October 3,…
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2025 Balkan Grand Prix Pro Results — Full Breakdown from Sofia, Bulgaria
The 2025 Balkan Grand Prix Pro was one of the 2026 Mr. Olympia qualifiers, taking place this weekend (October 5) in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event featured…
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2025 Koloseum Italy Pro Results — Full Breakdown from Milan, Italy
The 2025 Koloseum Italy Pro took over Milan, Italy for a consequential bodybuilding competition on October 5, featuring athletes from three categories — Classic Physique, Men’s…