The most coveted bodybuilding competition is back.
Mr. Olympia 2023 begins Friday with events wrapping up on Saturday.
Hosted by the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB), the annual competition returns to Orlando for just the fourth time.
Mr. Olympia pre-judging will be held Friday evening, which will also feature the Ms. Olympia finals. The competition’s most well-known event, Mr. Olympia, which began in 1965, will finish up Saturday evening. Arnold Schwarzenegger is perhaps the most famous winner, taking home seven titles in 10 years. However, he’s just short of the record for most wins; that goes to Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, who have eight victories each.
Iran’s Hadi Choopan, known as “The Persian Wolf,” is looking to defend his title for last year, when he defeated two-time champion Mamdouh Elssbiay (aka “Big Ramy”) of Egypt. Elssbiay said recently he will not compete this year due to a variety of injuries.
On the women’s side, Andrea Shaw hopes to keep her streak alive, having won Ms. Olympia for three consecutive years.
Here’s all you need to know about the 2023 competition, including who will be competing/
When is Mr. Olympia in 2023?
- Dates: Friday, Nov. 3 – Saturday, Nov. 4
This year, Mr. Olympia returns to Orlando, Florida,…
