THE Mr Olympia 2022 convention is underway as athletes compete for a chance at taking home the title and winning money from the $1.6million pot.
The Bikini and Men’s Physique events will take place tomorrow with live audiences.
Athletes will also compete in the Classic Physique and Wheelchair Olympias for a chance at taking home prize money.
The total purse for the convention is the highest its ever been, breaking the previous amount of $1.4million.
The prize money is split between the winners of all the events, Mr Olympia being the only first-place title to walk away with six figures, according to Sporting News.
If you’re wondering where to watch the Mr Olympia 2022 competition, know that cable television will not be airing it this year.
However, those who wish to binge-watch the competition can do so on Olympia TV, but they must pay a membership fee for the Premium Package of about $69.99.
Read our Mr Olympia live blog for news and updates
Who qualified for the 212 Olympia?
The qualifications for the 212 Olympia are just as the name implies.
The max weight an athlete can be is 212 lbs. and they must be under 5’5.
The full list of qualifiers competing in the Olympia is included on Mr Olympia’s official website.
Who qualified for Ms Olympia?
Ms Olympia athletes are judged rigorously to qualify for the convention in Vegas.
There are currently over ten athletes representing the US, one from Italy, one from Croatia, one from Canada, and two from Brazil.
Andrea Shaw, the current 2021 champion is among the qualifiers competing Saturday.
The full list of athletes can be found on the Mr Olympia official website.
Who qualified for the Wellness Olympia?
The wellness category in bodybuilding is a new women’s division focusing on symmetry, proportions, and an emphasis on the lower half of the body.
Francielle Mattos became the first-ever champion in 2021 and will defend her title Saturday.
The full list of qualifiers is posted on the Mr Olympia official website.
Who qualified for the Wheelchair Olympia?
The Wheelchair Olympia pre-judge and finals will take place Saturday morning.
The qualifiers have been announced on Mr Olympia’s official website, including six athletes from the US.
Harold Kelley, the four-time champion was among the qualifiers and will defend his title tomorrow.
Who qualified for the Classic Physique Olympia?
The Classic Physique Olympia is a division in bodybuilding where contestants have to resemble the physiques from the 1960s and 1980s.
This era is considered the golden age of bodybuilding.
This category judges athletes based on the symmetry and definition of their physique.
The full list of those who qualified for the 2022 Olympia is listed on Mr. Olympia’s official website.
Who qualified for Mr Olympia 2022?
To qualify for Mr Olympia, contestants have to meet the requirements set forth by the IFBB Professional League.
The competition is incredibly stiff and requires rigorous commitment.
The convention’s official website includes the full list of qualifiers competing for Mr Olympia 2022.
What’s going on Sunday?
Sunday will conclude the Mr Olympia 2022 convention.
At 11:00, VIPs and those with an Insider Club pass are invited to the Olympia Superstar Seminar at the Celebrity Ballroom in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
More on the schedule for tomorrow
The Olympia Saturday Evening Finals will take place at Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
The events will begin at 7:00 when the winners of Mr. Olympia, Men’s Physique Olympia, Bikini Olympia, and Classic Physique Olympia will be announced.
Following the finals, a Victory Gala at Planet Hollywood in the Celebrity Ballroom will commence for VIPs.
What’s on the schedule for tomorrow?
The festivities at Mr. Olympia will begin tomorrow at 8:15 when the charter bus starts operation from the Planet Hollywood Resort to the Venetian Expo.
The pre-judging will begin at the Venetian Expo at 9:00 for the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wheelchair categories.
The Olympia World Fitness Expo opens at 10:00 for the General Public and 9:00 for VIPs, Insider Club Members, & Expo Early Entry Weekend Pass Holders.
Women’s prejudging callout reports, conclusion
Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the final callout:
- Jaclyn Baker
- Missy Truscott
Women’s prejudging callout reports, part three
Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the third callout:
- Corrine Elizabeth Bean
- Abby Bolton
- Danielle Chikeles
- Danielle DaCosta
- Andrea Glass
- Alix Small
Women’s prejudging callout reports, part two
Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the second callout:
- Anna Chism
- Sara Kovach
- Michaela Pavleova
- Terra Plum
- Aurika Tyrgale
Women’s prejudging callout reports, part one
Prejudging for Women’s Fitness started at 9am on Friday, December 16, 2022, and these are the results of the first callout:
- Jaclyn Baker
- Michelle Freuda-Mensah
- Missy Truscott
- Ariel Khadr
- Minna Pajulahti
- Allison Kramer
- Aurika Tyrgale
- Tamara Vahn
Another female bodybuilder forced to withdraw competition
Whitney Jones, the current Fitness Olympia champion, has excelled in the category for most of the past 10 years.
Jones announced that she was forced to withdraw from the upcoming 2022 Olympia due to health issues in an exclusive message to FitnessVolt.
Female bodybuilder withdraws from competition due to injury
Oksana Grishina, a four-time Fitness Olympia champion, withdrew from the competition due to an injury, according to FitnessVolt.
Although the precise reason for her withdrawal has not been disclosed, Bob Cicherillo, the face of bodybuilding, revealed the sad news during the Fitness division’s pre-judging phase when just 19 contenders instead of the anticipated 20 took the stage.
On Thursday, December 16, during the 2022 Olympia press conference, the Russian physique contestant hobbled onto the stage.
The most anticipated event in the competition
While many of these qualified competitors participate over the course of the four days in several categories, the Men’s Open has attracted the most attention thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman, who have gained the highest levels of recognition.
Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Brazil
The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Brazil are:
- Rafael Brandao
- Vitor Boff
- Leandro Peres
Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Iran
The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Iran are:
- Hadi Choopan
- Behrooz Tabani Abarghani
Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Egypt
The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Egypt are:
- Mamdouh Elssbiay
- Mohamed Shabaan
- Hassan Mostafa
Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in Canada
The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in Canada are:
- Regan Grimes
- Iain Valliere
- Antoine Vaillant
Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in the UK
The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in the UK are:
- Nathan De Asha
- Samson Dauda
- James Hollingshead
Qualifying men in the Mr Olympia competition in the US
The men who qualified for the Mr Olympia 2022 event in the US are:
- Nick Walker
- Brandon Curry
- Hunter Labrada
- Shaun Clarida
- Joel Thomas
- Charles Griffen
- Akim Williams
- Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, aka ‘Andrew Jacked’
- Derek Lunsford
- Tonio Burton
How to watch Mr Olympia 2022
If you’re wondering where to watch the Mr Olympia 2022 competition online, know that cable will not be airing it this year.
For access to Olympia TV, those who wish to binge-watch the competition must pay a membership fee for the Premium Package of about $69.99.
What goes on at Mr Olympia
Over the course of the weekend, both men and women compete in a number of fitness and figure categories.
The men will compete to win the title of Mr Olympia in addition to the crowning of a Ms Olympia.
They take the stage to demonstrate their prowess and are graded according to a points system before being rated according to their many tiers.
The mass, symmetry, definition, proportion, and stage presence of competitors are evaluated.
If there is a tie, the bodybuilder who earned the most points at the top-tiered show wins.
The main event is the Mr Olympia (Men’s Open), which is spread across two nights.
Mr Olympia winner in 2021
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay was crowned Mr Olympia in 2021.
The Egyptian IFBB professional bodybuilder took first place in 2020 as well.
The enormous champion, who weighs 337 pounds, plans to defend his championship in 2022 and pursue a third victory.
He has been working hard to tone his trim waist and broad shoulders in preparation for Mr Olympia.
He must defeat Hadi Choopan, Hunter Labdrada, and Nick Walker, among other tough opponents.
Source: Athletics - thesun.co.uk
