2023 Mr. Olympia Explained

2023 Mr. Olympia
Genre:Professional bodybuilding competition
Begins:November 2, 2023
Ends:November 5, 2023
Venue:Orange County Convention Center
Location:Orlando, Florida
Country:United States
Prev:2022 Mr. Olympia
Next:2024 Mr. Olympia
Organized:IFBB

The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest was an IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilding competition and expo held from November 2–5, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. It was the 59th Mr. Olympia competition held. Other events at the exhibition included the 2023 212 Olympia Showdown, as well as finals in Men's Classic, Men's Physique, 2023 Ms. Olympia, Fitness, 2023 Figure, 2023 Bikini Olympia, among other contests.[1]

Venue

In 2023, the Mr. Olympia competition once again found its home in Orlando, Florida. However, the previous year saw a shift from tradition as it returned to its traditional hosting venue in Las Vegas, Nevada. This change marked a significant moment for the event, which had spent the prior two years in Orlando, Florida, as a response to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges faced during that period, the Olympia has successfully regained its pre-COVID size, drawing numerous competitors and fans from all corners of the globe. The continued global appeal of the event was evident as it maintained its practice of live streaming, allowing a worldwide audience to witness the pinnacle of bodybuilding excellence.[2]

Results

Derek Lunsford won the 59th edition of Mr. Olympia Men's Open competition in 2023, with a prize of $400,000. Hadi Choopan came in second with a prize of $150,000.[3] Ten other winners from multiple divisions were crowned during the two days of division finals, including Chris Bumstead, who won the Classic Physique title for the fifth consecutive time.[4]

Table key

Place[5] PrizeNameCountryJudgingFinalsTotal
1$400,000Derek Lunsford United States7613
2$150,000Hadi Choopan Iran9918
3$100,000Samson Dauda United Kingdom131528
4$80,000Brandon Curry United States212041
5$50,000Andrew 'Jacked' Chinedu Obiekea United Arab Emirates242751
6Hunter Labrada United States302858
7Michal Krizanek Slovakia35 35 70
8Tonio Burton United States42 40 82
9Regan Grimes Canada43 45 88
10Charles Griffen United States53 51104
11Hassan Mostafa Egypt52 57109
12Andrea Presti Italy61 58119
13Theo Leguerrier France65 65130
14Roman Fritz Germany70 70140
15Justin Shier United States8075155
16Phil Clahar United States8080160
Ross FlaniganUnited States75

Lead-Up

Days before the competition, 2022 3rd Place Winner, Nick Walker, was forced to withdrawal due to an injury (torn hamstring). [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olympia FAQ Olympia Weekend . 2023-11-05 . mrolympia.com . en.
  2. Web site: Romanian bodybuilder Misu Mitroi Wins Mr Olympia 2023, Prize Money Is... . 2023-11-06 . NDTV.com.
  3. Web site: Mamdouh Elssbiay, Brandon Curry and Top Contestants Competing at 2022 Mr. Olympia . Bleacher Report.
  4. Web site: 2023-11-05 . Mr. Olympia results 2023: Updated list of winners for every men's, women's competition Sporting News . 2023-11-05 . www.sportingnews.com . en-us.
  5. https://mrolympia.com/results
  6. Web site: Lockridge . Roger . 2023-10-31 . Nick Walker Withdraws From the 2023 Mr. Olympia Due to Hamstring Tear . 2023-12-09 . BarBend . en-US.