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Mr. Olympia 2022 was held on December 16-17, 2022, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. It included over 11 activities over the weekend to round off the world's most renowned fitness expo.
Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend has established itself as the bodybuilding equivalent of the Super Bowl. Athletes from all over the world descended on the 'Entertainment Capital of the World' to compete for the top place. Athletes must either win an IFBB Pro show or accumulate enough points to be invited to the event in order to qualify. It celebrates the top bodybuilders on the globe at the end of each bodybuilding season.
There was a lot of excitement surrounding one of the event's most competitive editions. Mamdouh 'Big Ramy' Elssbiay, the defending Mr. Olympia champion, entered the show as the favorite to prolong his reign and capture his third title. However, the Open level was brimming with talent, presenting Ramy with a difficult job. Given his massive physical mass, many assumed that out-conditioning him would be the only way to dethrone him.
Phil Heath, the legendary bodybuilder who reigned over the Open class for seven years, was in attendance and served as a commentator.
This year, there were 11 divisions to participate in:
Men's Open Mr. Olympia
Mamdouh 'Big Ramy' Elssbiay, three-time Mr. Olympia champion, began the competition as the favorite to regain the title. Hadi Choopan, a proven talent, arrived in top shape, while Nick Walker presented a much better package. Former 212 champion Derek Lunsford was the season's wild card, accepting a special invitation to participate in the Men's Open category.
Fans voted Nick Walker the Olympia People's Choice Award winner.
Hadi Choopan received his first Sandow trophy. In his Open debut, Lunsford did not disappoint. He finished runner-up after posing a significant challenge to the category's leading contenders. Meanwhile, 'Big Ramy' has fallen to fifth place.
212 Olympia
Former 212 champion Derek Lunsford did not defend his title this year, opening the door for former victor Shaun Clarida to retake the trophy and win his second 212 competition at the 2022 Olympia. He was able to avoid the threat of Angel Calderon Frias and the ever-present Kamal Elgargni. Oleh Kryvyi finished in the top five and was praised as a bright future challenger.
Ms. Olympia
Andrea Shaw extended her reign as Ms. Olympia and added a third Olympia trophy to her collection by winning the 2022 Ms. Olympia. Angela Yeo, a rising star, competed fiercely and finished second. Branka Njegovec, a division newbie, climbed into the top five on her first outing.
It would also be the last time spectators saw legendary Margie Martin perform on the Olympia stage. She finished fourth in her final outing and plans to retire after the competition.
Figure Olympia
Cydney Gillon, the reigning champion, extended her position as the most successful Figure competitor with her sixth straight victory at the Olympia. After two straight runner-up results in the previous two rounds, heated competitor Natalia Soltero slipped to fifth place.
Jessica Reyes Padilla, who finished second, and third-place finisher Lola Montez, who many feel is destined for a bright future, drew a lot of attention.
Nonetheless, Gillon's unique training and total package won over the competitors, reclaiming her title as Figure Olympia champion.
Fitness Champion Whitney Jones, was forced to withdraw from the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition owing to some unfortunate health news. The championship would undoubtedly change hands. Missy Truscott, a former champion, reclaimed the championship and ended Jones' reign to win her second Olympia trophy.
Jaclyn Baker came close to winning, but ended second behind Ariel Khadr, Sara Kovach, and Michelle Fredua-Mensah.
Women’s Physique Olympia
Sarah Villegas, the defending two-time winner, arrived ready to extend her dominant run in the Women's Physique class at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Ivie Rhein and Brooke Walker, two up-and-coming competitors, put her to the test. Villegas was able to keep the next breed of brilliance at bay. She fell short of her longstanding competitor Natalia Abraham Coelho, who eventually won her first Olympia after years of finishing in the top three.
Villegas finished second after a fierce duel with Coelho.
Wellness Olympia
Last year, reigning champion Francielle Mattos established the gold standard for the newly created Wellness division. Mattos was hoping to extend her winning streak in the event's second edition. Isabelle Nunes, Kassandra Gillis, Angela Borges, and Giselle Machado all posed a genuine danger to Mattos.
Mattos successfully defended her title and received her second Olympia trophy after a hard-fought struggle on the stage. Her incredible fitness and quads lifted the bar even higher for potential competitors.
Chris Bumstead, the reigning three-time Olympia winner, entered the competition hoping to make history by becoming the first four-time Olympia champion. Brazilian great Ramon Rocha Quieroz challenged 'CBum' but finally fell short of the dominant Canadian.
Urs Kalecinski of Germany climbed up to third position on the podium, up from fourth place in the previous event. It would also be previous Classic Physique champion Breon Ansley's final appearance as a Classic Physique competitor before moving up to the 212 class.
Men's Physique Olympia
Three-time winner Brandon Hendrickson was looking to continue his reign at the top by winning his fourth Mr. Olympia in 2022. However, he was tasked with blocking top competitors Kyron Holden and Diogo Montenegro from taking the championship.
Erin Banks was ultimately the athlete who dethroned Hendrickson. With amazing upper-body muscular development, he stood out as the clear winner.
Bikini Olympia
Jennifer Dorie, the defending Olympia bikini winner, attended the competition hoping to add a second Olympia trophy to her collection. Former champion Ashley Kaltwasser and top competitor Daraja Hill appeared with Dorie, Kaltwasser, and Blanquisco in the final callout during the prejudging.
Maureen Blanquisco won her first Bikini Olympia show by edging out Dorie.
Wheelchair Olympia
Harold Kelly won the Men's Wheelchair Olympia five times. (With thanks to Fitness Volt)
Wheelchair Olympia Results 2022
Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend has established itself as the bodybuilding equivalent of the Super Bowl. Athletes from all over the world descended on the 'Entertainment Capital of the World' to compete for the top place. Athletes must either win an IFBB Pro show or accumulate enough points to be invited to the event in order to qualify. It celebrates the top bodybuilders on the globe at the end of each bodybuilding season.
There was a lot of excitement surrounding one of the event's most competitive editions. Mamdouh 'Big Ramy' Elssbiay, the defending Mr. Olympia champion, entered the show as the favorite to prolong his reign and capture his third title. However, the Open level was brimming with talent, presenting Ramy with a difficult job. Given his massive physical mass, many assumed that out-conditioning him would be the only way to dethrone him.
Phil Heath, the legendary bodybuilder who reigned over the Open class for seven years, was in attendance and served as a commentator.
This year, there were 11 divisions to participate in:
Men's Open Mr. Olympia
Mamdouh 'Big Ramy' Elssbiay, three-time Mr. Olympia champion, began the competition as the favorite to regain the title. Hadi Choopan, a proven talent, arrived in top shape, while Nick Walker presented a much better package. Former 212 champion Derek Lunsford was the season's wild card, accepting a special invitation to participate in the Men's Open category.
Fans voted Nick Walker the Olympia People's Choice Award winner.
Hadi Choopan received his first Sandow trophy. In his Open debut, Lunsford did not disappoint. He finished runner-up after posing a significant challenge to the category's leading contenders. Meanwhile, 'Big Ramy' has fallen to fifth place.
- Hadi Choopan won $400,000, while Derek Lunsford came in second place with $150,000
- Derek Lunsford
- Nick Walker, third place — $100,000
- Brandon Curry
- Big Ramy
212 Olympia
Former 212 champion Derek Lunsford did not defend his title this year, opening the door for former victor Shaun Clarida to retake the trophy and win his second 212 competition at the 2022 Olympia. He was able to avoid the threat of Angel Calderon Frias and the ever-present Kamal Elgargni. Oleh Kryvyi finished in the top five and was praised as a bright future challenger.
- Shaun Clarida won $50,000.
- Angel Calderon Frias took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Third Place — $10,000 — Kamal Elgargni
Ms. Olympia
Andrea Shaw extended her reign as Ms. Olympia and added a third Olympia trophy to her collection by winning the 2022 Ms. Olympia. Angela Yeo, a rising star, competed fiercely and finished second. Branka Njegovec, a division newbie, climbed into the top five on her first outing.
It would also be the last time spectators saw legendary Margie Martin perform on the Olympia stage. She finished fourth in her final outing and plans to retire after the competition.
- Andrea Shaw was the $50,000 winner.
- Angela Yeo took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Helle Trevino, third place, $12,000
Figure Olympia
Cydney Gillon, the reigning champion, extended her position as the most successful Figure competitor with her sixth straight victory at the Olympia. After two straight runner-up results in the previous two rounds, heated competitor Natalia Soltero slipped to fifth place.
Jessica Reyes Padilla, who finished second, and third-place finisher Lola Montez, who many feel is destined for a bright future, drew a lot of attention.
Nonetheless, Gillon's unique training and total package won over the competitors, reclaiming her title as Figure Olympia champion.
- Cydney Gillon won $50,000.
- Jessica Reyes Padilla took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Lola Montez, third place, $12,000
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Fitness Champion Whitney Jones, was forced to withdraw from the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition owing to some unfortunate health news. The championship would undoubtedly change hands. Missy Truscott, a former champion, reclaimed the championship and ended Jones' reign to win her second Olympia trophy.
Jaclyn Baker came close to winning, but ended second behind Ariel Khadr, Sara Kovach, and Michelle Fredua-Mensah.
- Missy Truscott won $50,000.
- Jaclyn Baker took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Ariel Khadr took third place with $12,000 in prize money.
Women’s Physique Olympia
Sarah Villegas, the defending two-time winner, arrived ready to extend her dominant run in the Women's Physique class at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Ivie Rhein and Brooke Walker, two up-and-coming competitors, put her to the test. Villegas was able to keep the next breed of brilliance at bay. She fell short of her longstanding competitor Natalia Abraham Coelho, who eventually won her first Olympia after years of finishing in the top three.
Villegas finished second after a fierce duel with Coelho.
- Natalia Abraham Coelho won $50,000.
- Sarah Villegas took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Brooke Walker took third place with $12,000 in prize money.
Wellness Olympia
Last year, reigning champion Francielle Mattos established the gold standard for the newly created Wellness division. Mattos was hoping to extend her winning streak in the event's second edition. Isabelle Nunes, Kassandra Gillis, Angela Borges, and Giselle Machado all posed a genuine danger to Mattos.
Mattos successfully defended her title and received her second Olympia trophy after a hard-fought struggle on the stage. Her incredible fitness and quads lifted the bar even higher for potential competitors.
- Francielle Mattos won $50,000.
- Isabelle Nunes took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Angela Borges took third place with $12,000 in prize money.
Chris Bumstead, the reigning three-time Olympia winner, entered the competition hoping to make history by becoming the first four-time Olympia champion. Brazilian great Ramon Rocha Quieroz challenged 'CBum' but finally fell short of the dominant Canadian.
Urs Kalecinski of Germany climbed up to third position on the podium, up from fourth place in the previous event. It would also be previous Classic Physique champion Breon Ansley's final appearance as a Classic Physique competitor before moving up to the 212 class.
- Chris Bumstead won $50,000.
- Ramon Rocha Queiroz took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Urs Kalecinski took third place and received $10,000.
Men's Physique Olympia
Three-time winner Brandon Hendrickson was looking to continue his reign at the top by winning his fourth Mr. Olympia in 2022. However, he was tasked with blocking top competitors Kyron Holden and Diogo Montenegro from taking the championship.
Erin Banks was ultimately the athlete who dethroned Hendrickson. With amazing upper-body muscular development, he stood out as the clear winner.
- Erin Banks was the $50,000 winner.
- Brandon Hendrickson took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Diogo Montenegro took third place and received $10,000.
Bikini Olympia
Jennifer Dorie, the defending Olympia bikini winner, attended the competition hoping to add a second Olympia trophy to her collection. Former champion Ashley Kaltwasser and top competitor Daraja Hill appeared with Dorie, Kaltwasser, and Blanquisco in the final callout during the prejudging.
Maureen Blanquisco won her first Bikini Olympia show by edging out Dorie.
- Maureen Blanquisco won $50,000.
- Jennifer Dorie took second place and received a $20,000 prize.
- Ashley Kaltwasser took third place and received $10,000.
Wheelchair Olympia
Harold Kelly won the Men's Wheelchair Olympia five times. (With thanks to Fitness Volt)
Wheelchair Olympia Results 2022
- Harold Kelley was the winner.
- Gabriele Andriulli came in second place.
- Antoni Khadraoui came in third place.
- Pierre Kavalin finished fourth.
- Adelfo Cerame, Jr. came in fifth place.
