Reigning three-time Fitness Olympia Missy Truscott is on to something new in 2025. On January 6, 2025, Truscott revealed she will no longer compete in Fitness as she pursues Olympia gold in the Figure category.
The Figure Olympia title picture hasn’t changed for years. Reigning eight-time winner Cydney Gillon ruled the division with an iron fist, never allowing a contender to even get near her trophies. However, Gillon decided to retire from the sport and has made it clear she doesn’t plan on returning anytime soon.
Meanwhile, Missy Truscott’s road as a bodybuilder has been riddled with obstacles. While she laid claim to Fitness Olympia gold in 2020 and 2022, she lost her title in 2023 after suffering a disastrous knee injury. It took her months to heal from the ordeal, and finally, she made her highly anticipated comeback at the 2024 Mr. Olympia.
Ultimately, Truscott’s physique, defined by sharp conditioning and fullness, helped her crack into title contention. And if there was any doubt about her chances of winning, she slashed them with an unbelievably thought-out individual routine.
Missy Truscott Leaves Fitness Division Behind, Announces Plans to Compete in Figure
Having regained gold after a career-changing injury, it’s evident that Truscott prioritized every facet of the sport to become the number one bodybuilder in Fitness. Now, with her sights set on the 2025 Figure Olympia, fans are overjoyed to see how she fares in a brand-new division.
In a recent Instagram post, Missy Truscott announced her intentions as she aims to become a two-division Olympia champion.
Find the post below:
“The word is out, I am switching to FIGURE! I’m really appreciate the positive reaction from everyone and I’m excited for 2025! ❤️🦈🙌🏼 ” Truscott shared.
Even though the dominant Cydney Gillon won’t be fighting to retain her title, that doesn’t mean the Figure Olympia lineup won’t be absolutely stacked with hungry contenders eager to claim the crown. Among the hopefuls looking to make history will be Masters Olympia winner Jessica Reyes Padilla, Lola Montez, Natalia Soltero, and Rhea Gayle — all of which possess unique and powerful weapons for the bodybuilding stage.
We’ve seen Missy Truscott bounce back from adversity successfully, leaving fans even more thrilled about her potential in the Figure division, which is currently wide open thanks to the sudden retirement of former eight-time titleholder Gillon.
Time will tell how she fares in the new category, but there’s no denying that Missy Truscott will have a legitimate chance at making bodybuilding history on the horizon. Should she announce her next show in the Figure category, our team at Fitness Volt will keep you updated on her future.
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