Mr. Olympia

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Mr. Olympia is an annual international bodybuilding competition that is held by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB). The contest was created by Joe Weider to enable the Mr. Universe winners to continue competing and to earn money. The first Mr. Olympia was held on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City.

History

The Mr. Olympia competition was established to provide a platform for the best bodybuilders in the world to compete against each other. The inaugural event in 1965 was won by Larry Scott, who also won the title in 1966. Over the years, the competition has grown in prestige and is now considered the most important event in professional bodybuilding.

Notable Winners

Some of the most notable winners of the Mr. Olympia title include:

• Arnold Schwarzenegger - A seven-time winner who helped popularize bodybuilding worldwide.
• Lee Haney - Holds the record for the most consecutive wins with eight titles from 1984 to 1991.
• Ronnie Coleman - Tied with Lee Haney for the most overall wins, also with eight titles from 1998 to 2005.
• Dorian Yates - A six-time winner known for his massive size and conditioning.
• Phil Heath - A seven-time winner from 2011 to 2017.

Competition Format

The Mr. Olympia competition consists of several rounds, including:

• Prejudging - Competitors perform mandatory poses and are compared side by side.
• Finals - Competitors perform individual routines to music and are judged on their muscularity, symmetry, and presentation.

Categories

In addition to the main Mr. Olympia title, the competition also includes several other categories:

• 212 Olympia - For competitors weighing 212 pounds or less.
• Classic Physique Olympia - Focuses on more traditional bodybuilding aesthetics.
• Men's Physique Olympia - Emphasizes a leaner, more athletic physique.
• Women's Physique Olympia - For female competitors with a muscular yet feminine physique.
• Ms. Olympia - The premier competition for female bodybuilders.

Venue and Broadcast

The Mr. Olympia competition has been held in various locations over the years, including New York City, Columbus, Ohio, and Las Vegas, Nevada. It is typically held in September or October and is broadcast live to audiences around the world.

Related Pages

• Bodybuilding
• International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Lee Haney
• Ronnie Coleman
• Phil Heath
• Ms. Olympia

See Also

• List of male professional bodybuilders
• List of female professional bodybuilders
• Fitness and figure competition
• History of bodybuilding