Misplaced Pages

#408591

28-621: The record number of wins is eight each by Lee Haney (1984–1991) and Ronnie Coleman (1998–2005). Samson Dauda currently holds the title. In addition to the Mr. Olympia title in the Open division, other male divisions include the 212 division since 2012, the Men's Physique division since 2013, and the Classic Physique division since 2016. The film Pumping Iron (1977) featured the buildup to

56-434: A "V" shape of a large and a well-formed upper-body that tapered down to a narrow waist. Oliva would go on to win the Mr. Olympia competition in 1967, 1968 (uncontested), and 1969—where he would defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger four to three, marking Schwarzenegger's only loss in a Mr. Olympia competition. With the emergence of a performance enhancing drug called Dianabol in 1958, bodybuilders began experimenting more with

84-546: A bodybuilding competition in 1965 by taking third place at that year's Mr. Long Beach competition. He turned pro in 1973 and won a total of 15 professional bodybuilding titles across four organizations during his career. Bill Pearl trained and advised him throughout his career. Dickerson was the first African-American AAU Mr. America, the first openly gay winner of the IFBB Mr. Olympia contest, and one of only two bodybuilders (along with Dexter Jackson ) to win titles in both

112-404: A much improved physique in 1998, winning the first of 8 consecutive titles. In 1994, a separate Masters Olympia competition for professional bodybuilders was created, to compete at the highest levels in their later years. Ronnie Coleman won the Mr. Olympia competition eight consecutive times from 1998 to 2005, tying the record set by Lee Haney. Coleman, nicknamed "The King", is widely regarded as

140-475: A teacher recommended he strengthen his chest to strengthen his voice. One of the world's most titled bodybuilders, Dickerson's competitive career spanned thirty years; he was known for both his heavily muscled, symmetrical physique and for his skills on the posing dais. After seeing Mr. Universe Bill Pearl in a magazine, Dickerson changed his focus from acting to bodybuilding, and, at age 24, he began training at Pearl's Los Angeles gym. Dickerson first entered

168-479: A version with amateur competitors is also presented, the Mr. Olympia Amateur . The 1965 and 1966 Mr. Olympia were won by Larry Scott , a famous bodybuilder of the time. Scott retired after his 1966 victory, and to date is the only Mr. Olympia champion to have never lost a Mr. Olympia competition. Harold Poole holds two Mr. Olympia distinctions : one is that he is the youngest ever competitor to have participated in

196-667: The Trinity Broadcasting Network called "TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney," where he is usually joined by famous Christian sportsmen, and on occasion his wife. On the show he teaches the importance of both physical and spiritual growth. One of his most famous quotes is that we should "train to stimulate, not annihilate." In 2014, Haney was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame . Chris Dickerson (bodybuilder) Henri Christophe Dickerson (August 25, 1939 – December 23, 2021)

224-523: The 1960's to 70's to improve both their physiques and performances. Schwarzenegger defeated Oliva at the 1970 Mr. Olympia after finishing second the year before, and also won in 1971 (being the only competitor). He defeated Oliva again in 1972, and went on to win the next three Mr. Olympia competitions, including the 1975 edition, which was highlighted in the 1977 docudrama Pumping Iron and featured other notable bodybuilders such as Lou Ferrigno , Serge Nubret , and Franco Columbu , who would go on to win

252-517: The 1975 Mr. Olympia in Pretoria, South Africa, and helped launch the acting careers of Arnold Schwarzenegger , Lou Ferrigno , and Franco Columbu . As well as the Ms. Olympia title, female titles include Fitness Olympia and Figure Olympia for fitness and figure competitors. All four contests occur during the same weekend. From 1994 to 2003, and again in 2012, a Masters Olympia was also crowned. Globally,

280-414: The 1976 and 1981 competitions. From 1974 until 1979, a dual weight division system was used, splitting competitors into two categories: "Heavyweights" (over 200lbs) and "Lightweights" (under 200lbs). The winners of each division would then compete against each other to decide an overall champion. After winning the 1975 competition, Schwarzenegger announced his retirement from competitive bodybuilding; this

308-524: The Barbarian ) had been a late entry into the competition, and his competitors did not know of his intentions to compete. This seventh victory was especially controversial, as most fellow competitors and observers felt that he lacked both muscle mass and conditioning, and shouldn't have won over Chris Dickerson or Mike Mentzer . Several athletes vowed to boycott the contest the following year, and Mentzer retired for good. The following year, Franco Columbu

SECTION 10

#1732780793409

336-491: The Classic Physique division, Chris Bumstead won a record six consecutive titles from 2019 to 2024, eventually retiring after his sixth win in 2024. The IFBB selects Olympia contestants from among the highest-placed competitors at various qualifying competitions, collectively referred to as the Olympia Qualifying Season. The qualifying season for each Olympia runs for a year, and ends a few months before

364-405: The Mr. Olympia and Masters Olympia competitions. He won the Mr. Olympia once (1982), a distinction he shares with Samir Bannout (1983) and Dexter Jackson (2008) who have since retired, Shawn Rhoden (2018) who has since died, as well as Brandon Curry (2019) and Hadi Choopan (2022) who are currently active. Dickerson retired after winning the 50+ division at the 1994 Masters Olympia and

392-740: The Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years, he is widely regarded as among the greatest professional bodybuilders of all time. Haney grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina . He is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College , where he earned a degree in youth counseling . He resides with his family in Atlanta, Georgia . President Bill Clinton appointed Haney chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports . A devout born again Christian , Haney has his own program on

420-777: The Olympia was dominated by the rivalry between Kai Greene and Heath, with Heath winning all three and Greene placing second. Starting in 2016, a new division called Classic Physique was introduced, a division that emphasizes symmetry, proportion, pleasing lines, and a small waist, over size and mass. Danny Hester was the inaugural champion in Classic Physique division. Heath won his seventh-consecutive Mr. Olympia in 2017, with Mamdouh Elssbiay taking second. With his 2017 win, Heath tied Arnold Schwarzenegger for second most Olympia victories, behind Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman who won eight. Shawn Rhoden defeated Phil Heath in 2018, snapping Heath's streak of seven victories. The 2019 Mr. Olympia

448-463: The Olympia—in 1965 he competed in the first Mr. Olympia at the age of 21; the other is that he was the only man to compete in all three of the initial Mr. Olympia contests. The 1967 Mr. Olympia, won by Sergio Oliva , heralded a new era in bodybuilding competition. At 5 ft 10 ins and 240 lbs Oliva, nicknamed "The Myth", displayed an unforeseen level of muscle mass and definition, including

476-456: The biggest rivalries in the competition's history. In 2008, Dexter Jackson defeated Jay Cutler and became Mr. Olympia. In 2009, Jay Cutler returned and regained the title. In 2010, Cutler returned to claim his fourth Mr. Olympia title, becoming the fifth competitor in Olympia history to win the title more than three times. In 2011, Phil Heath defeated Cutler for the title, beginning a winning streak that lasted until 2018. From 2012 to 2014,

504-510: The competition. Under updated qualifying rules announced by the IFBB in 2019, to qualify for most divisions at the Olympia an IFBB athlete must meet one of the following criteria: For certain divisions with more than 25 qualifying competitions, slightly different rules are used: The previous Olympia winner is automatically qualified, plus the winner of each qualifying competition and the top five in total points. The IFBB Professional League also has

532-430: The discretion to extend special invitations to other competitors. [REDACTED] Arnold Schwarzenegger A total of 274 bodybuilders have represented 47 nations across 59 competitions as of 2023. Mr. Olympia Amateur is a competition that globally awards the best amateur competitors with an IFBB Pro Card, bringing them closer to competing in the main Mr. Olympia. According to the official website as of March 2022,

560-438: The event is presented in regions with a specific organization around the world: India, Pakistan, Eastern Europe, Beijing (China), Spain, Portugal, Brazil, South Korea, Italy, Japan, South America, Las Vegas (USA). Lee Haney Lee Haney (born November 11, 1959) is an American former professional bodybuilder . Haney shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Ronnie Coleman . The winner of

588-448: The greatest bodybuilder in Olympia history and began the mass monster era. Coleman returned in 2006 to try to beat the record for Olympia wins but was unable even to defend his title, instead placed second to Jay Cutler , who won his first title after four consecutive years of finishing second to Coleman. Cutler successfully defended his title in 2007. Coleman came in fourth place and announced his retirement from competition, ending one of

SECTION 20

#1732780793409

616-526: The idea of unnatural ways to improve their physiques as well as intensify their training regimens. Dianabol was affordable, and the 1960's became a free-for all in terms of experimentation with many kinds of performance enhancing drugs. These anabolic steroids were not only used by bodybuilders, but also by Olympic athletes and NFL players . For example, Schwarzenegger and players on the Pittsburgh Steelers used performance enhancing drugs in

644-587: The previous year, Dorian Yates won the competition six straight times from 1992 until 1997. Dorian is given credit for revolutionizing the sport during his reign as Mr. Olympia by combining larger mass than seen before with what was dubbed "granite hardness". In the 1990s, the use of growth hormones by bodybuilders was reported, and they started to appear in competitions with an increasing physical size. Yates retired from competitive bodybuilding after his 1997 victory, having accumulated several injuries. Ronnie Coleman , who placed 9th in 1997, surprised everyone with

672-466: Was also depicted in Pumping Iron . Frank Zane won the 1977, 1978, and 1979 competitions. The Sandow Trophy was awarded for the first time in 1976, a homage to the widely-recognized "father of modern bodybuilding", Eugen Sandow . In 1980, Schwarzenegger came out of retirement to win the Olympia yet again, after a five-year hiatus. Schwarzenegger (who was supposedly training for the film Conan

700-631: Was an American professional bodybuilder . Dickerson was born in Montgomery, Alabama , on August 25, 1939. He was the youngest of triplets. His mother, Mahala Ashley Dickerson , was a lawyer and civil rights advocate for women and minorities. He graduated high school at Olney Friends School in 1957. In 1959, he began attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, studying acting, singing, and ballet. There,

728-585: Was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000. Dickerson lived in Florida where he continued to train, conduct seminars, and correspond with current athletes. During the 1960s, Dickerson did much physique modeling. His 1970s nude work for photographer Jim French is today considered some of the best in an admittedly limited field. He appeared in French's hardcover photo essay, Man (1972), and also posed for

756-460: Was victorious for the second time. Chris Dickerson won his only title in 1982, making him the first openly gay Mr. Olympia. Samir Bannout won his only title in 1983, making the first Lebanese Mr. Olympia. From 1984 to 1991, Lee Haney won eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, setting a record that was later tied by Ronnie Coleman. Haney retired from competitive bodybuilding after his last Mr. Olympia victory in 1991. Having placed second to Haney

784-459: Was won by Brandon Curry. In the 212 Division, James "Flex" Lewis won a record 7 consecutive victories from 2012 to 2018. Starting in 2018, a new division called Wheelchair Olympia was added. In 2020 Phil Heath returned for an attempted record-tying eighth title, but Mamdouh Elssbiay won the Olympia for his first title. Elssbiay won for the second time in 2021. Hadi Choopan won in 2022, Derek Lunsford won in 2023 and Samson Dauda won in 2024. In

#408591