2026 California State Pro Results, Winner, Full Placings and Olympia Qualification

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Sasan Heirati took first place at the 2026 California State Pro Men's Open on May 23 in Anaheim, California, earning his automatic 2026 Mr. Olympia qualification. Wellington Baptista finished second, Lucas Carroll third, and Patrick Moore fourth. In the Masters 40+ division, Walter Martin claimed the top spot over Roy Evans. Heirati's win builds on his 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow victory, and there's plenty more to unpack about what these results mean for the Olympia race.

2026 California State Pro Overall Winner and Top Divisional Highlights​

Sasan Heirati claimed the Men's Open title at the 2026 California State Pro on May 23 in Anaheim, California, topping a 14-man field that included notable competitors like Wellington Baptista, Lucas Carroll, and Patrick Moore. Heirati's win earned him Olympia qualification, adding another major title to a resume that already includes a 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow victory and a runner-up finish at this same show a year prior.

The competition drew athletes from five countries, making judging transparency especially critical for competitors and fans evaluating the outcome. No controversial disqualifications disrupted the event, allowing the final standings to reflect a clean competitive result. Walter Martin also earned recognition by taking the Masters 40+ division title alongside his eighth-place finish in the Open.

Full 2026 California State Pro Results and Placings by Division​

Here's the complete breakdown of the 2026 California State Pro results across both divisions.

Men's Open Bodybuilding

1st: Sasan Heirati — Iran 2nd: Wellington Fernando Baptista — Brazil 3rd: Lucas Carroll — United States 4th: Patrick Moore — United States 5th: Eric Janicki — Canada 6th: Dorian Haywood — United States 7th: Andy Scott — United Kingdom 8th: Walter Martin — United States 9th: Chris Jones — United States 10th: Roy Evans — United States 11th: Nathan Dandridge — United States 12th: Emmanuel Longoria — Mexico 13th: Christopher Knox — United States 14th: Phillip Chiero — United States

Men's Open Bodybuilding — Masters 40+

1st: Walter Martin — United States 2nd: Roy Evans — United States 3rd: Nathan Dandridge — United States 4th: Bola Ojex — United Kingdom 5th: Tevita Aholelei — United States

Every Athlete Who Punched Their Olympia Ticket at the 2026 California State Pro​

Not everyone who competes at a pro show walks away with an Olympia qualification — but Sasan Heirati did exactly that at the 2026 California State Pro. By claiming the top spot in the Open division, Heirati secured his ticket to the 2026 Mr. Olympia, adding another major credential to a resume that's been building steadily since his 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow victory.

If you're tracking athletes with legitimate Olympia potential, Heirati's name belongs at the top of your list. His combination of massive size and sharper conditioning separates him from the field. No other competitor from the 2026 California State Pro earned an automatic Olympia berth — making Heirati the sole qualifier and the clear centerpiece of this event's legacy.

Controversial Placings and Judges' Decisions That Didn't Add Up​

While Heirati's win was clean at the top, the decisions further down the card left some questions worth examining. The controversial placings between spots four through seven are where judges' decisions got murky. Patrick Moore landing fourth ahead of Eric Janicki and Dorian Haywood will raise eyebrows depending on what the judges prioritized — conditioning or overall structure.

You'll also notice Andy Scott slotting in seventh despite traveling from the UK with a package many felt deserved better. The cumulative scoring tells part of the story, but it doesn't always explain the reasoning behind close calls.

None of this overshadows the top three, but if you're following the sport closely, these mid-card placements are the ones that'll keep message boards buzzing well past show day.

How the 2026 California State Pro Results Shift the Olympia Standings​

What does a win like this actually mean when it comes to Olympia qualification? Simply put, it punches Sasan Heirati's ticket to the 2026 Mr. Olympia and builds serious Olympia momentum heading into the fall. After a runner-up finish at this same show in 2025, he's now converted that near-miss into a victory — that's meaningful progression, not luck.

You're looking at a competitor who's no longer just a regional breakout story. He's stacking titles, improving his conditioning, and beating deep lineups that include names like Wellington Baptista and Patrick Moore. That context matters. The Olympia field won't be able to overlook him the way they might've a year ago. His trajectory is pointed directly at the biggest stage in bodybuilding.