Chris Bumstead 2019 Classic Physique Olympia Win Draws Serious Drama

Breon Ansley's coach Chris Cormier was especially displeased with the Classic Physique results

Matthew Magnante, ACE
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Matthew Magnante, ACE
Matthew is an ACE (American Council On Exercise) certified fitness professional who has had a passion for fitness since elementary school and continues to research and...
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Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead

The 2019 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas brought a lot of talk, and controversy especially, following the crowning of several new champions in different divisions. And in the Classic Physique division, it was Chris Bumstead who won the title (his first) after having placed second for the past two years (2017, 2018) to none other than Breon Ansley.

George Peterson, Chris Bumstead And Breon Ansley
George Peterson, Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley George Peterson Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley at Classic Physique Mr. Olympia 2019

Well, the result of the show was a mixed bag in the eyes of the fans since many thought Breon Ansley was potentially robbed from his third win. Although, the judges and many fans believed Chris Bumstead’s improvements from the past previous years gave him the edge this year. But Ansley’s coach Chris Cormier especially did not hold back on his assessment of the win.

So, he made some posts that were met by Bumstead’s coach Iain Valliere who wasn’t having any of it…

 

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Despite all of the negativity surrounding the win, Chris Bumstead was very impressive on stage and his improvements from previous years were evident. His size, conditioning, and flow were all indicative of a deserving champion.

Chris Bumstead Classic Physique Mr. Olympia
Chris Bumstead Classic Physique Mr. Olympia

And although many would agree that it was a pretty close contest between Chris Bumstead and Breon Ansley; the former had enough to pull ahead to get the victory in 2019.

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Matthew is an ACE (American Council On Exercise) certified fitness professional who has had a passion for fitness since elementary school and continues to research and learn how to build muscle effectively through training and diet. He also loves to help others to achieve their fitness goals and spread the knowledge where needed. Matthew's other passions include learning about mindfulness, strolling through nature, traveling, and always working to improve overall.
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