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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt looks sensational in tiny crop top on desert break

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has shared snaps of herself enjoying a stunning desert break.The German, dubbed the world’s sexiest athlete, has built up a huge following on social media.
      Alica Schmidt shared a stunning snap in front of a sunsetCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alicasmd
      The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ struck a pose in the glorious settingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alicasmd
      Schmidt, 24, enjoyed a stunning 2022, recently sharing a compilation of her year to Instagram.
      And it looks like 2023 has got off to a great start too.
      Alica showed off her hurdle warm-up techniques last weekend, working on her craft in Paris.
      She has since enjoyed a bit of time off.
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      On her Instagram story, she snared a snap of herself relaxing by the sea yesterday.
      She captioned it: “Quick nap at the beach”.
      After a speedy dip in the ocean, the athlete enjoyed the stunning desert.
      Alongside friends, she shared a video of herself walking along sandy dunes.
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      Alica recently showed off her hurdle warm-up techniquesCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alicasmd
      The 24-year-old has been working hard in the gymCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alicasmd
      Schmidt enjoyed some relaxation time on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alicasmd
      She then posted a screenshot of her latest BeReal snap, taking a selfie with pals in front of palm trees, as they watched the sun go down.
      Alica then wrote “Grateful” alongside a picture of herself stood on a sandy dune in front of the glorious sunset.
      And she then took care not to slip as she edged herself down a sandy incline.
      Alica had to empty her trainers of sand after the visit – and later picked up a tasty looking ice cream.
      Schmidt tried not to fall as she edged down a sandy duneCredit: INSTAGRAM / @alicasmd
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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt shares gruelling workout before topping up tan and filming herself in bed

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      GERMAN runner Alica Schmidt gave fans a glimpse of one of her gruelling abdominal routines after a long workout.The 24-year-old is no stranger to giving her legion of social media followers glimpses into her rigorous training for the 400 and 800m races.
      Alica Schmidt boast an incredibly toned physiqueCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALICASMD
      The German runner gave fans a glimpse into how she maintains it on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALICASMD
      The 24-year-old shared footage of her going through a tough ab regime to her Instagram storyCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALICASMD
      The workout was gruelling, to say the leastCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALICASMD
      But in a change of pace, the Frankfurt firecracker showed fans how she keeps her midsection so remarkably toned.
      Taking to her Instagram story, Schmidt posted footage of herself and her training partners blasting an ab workout following an endurance session at the track.
      And the workout was gruelling, to say the least.
      Schmidt – who has been dubbed ‘the World’s Sexiest Athete’ – and her training partners kicked things off with bicycles before going into leg-raised Russian twists.
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      She then performed individual single Supermans before going into some leg raises and reverse crunches.
      The workout didn’t stop there as cranked out a series of leg raises and v sit-ups before closing it out with leg-raised crunches.
      Recovery is just as important for athletes as the hard training itself.
      And Schmidt did hers by chilling by the pool and topping up her tan on a sun lounger.
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      And she finished her series of story updates by filming her waking up in bed and going for a spot of brunch.
      Schmidt has set her sights on competing at Paris 2024 and plans to give everything she’s got to compete at the next Games.
      She told SunSport: “It’s an amazing thing about passion.
      “If you love something, if you have a strong passion for something, it will get you out of bed, and you make extreme measures to chase the goal.
      “Being on the track, trying to push my myself to the absolute limit, that’s the feeling I live for.
      “It means that I have to sacrifice a lot of things yes.
      Alica Schmidt topped up her tan after her gruelling workoutCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALICASMD
      Schmidt is hellbent on making it to Paris 2024Credit: Getty
      “But to me, it’s absolutely worth it, as I need athletics to live and breathe.
      “I will do everything it takes to become faster and faster.
      “I train almost every single day, sometimes twice a day.
      “If you have a dream just go for it and don’t compromise on it.
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      “I’ve never really allowed anyone to tell me what I was capable of accomplishing.
      “And I give everything I have into every single training session.” More

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      Rosi Mittermaier dead at 72: Double Olympic ski champion dies after ‘serious illness’ as family pay tribute

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      TWO-TIME German Olympic ski champion Rosi Mittermaier has died at the age of 72.One of the stars of the 1976 Winter Olympics, Mittermaier passed away after a “serious illness” surrounded by family.
      Double Olympic gold ski champ Rosi Mittermaier has died aged 72Credit: ABC
      A statement released by her loved ones read: “We as a family announce the sad news that our beloved wife, mum and grandma passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2023 after a serious illness surrounded by the family.”
      Mittermaier is regarded as one of the greatest skiers in history, having made her World Cup debut aged just 16 in 1967.
      But her biggest success as a pro athlete undoubtedly came in 1976.
      Aged 25, she finally won her first overall World Cup title, plus the slalom and combined discipline titles.
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      That same year, Mittermaier also dominated the slopes at the Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
      She won gold medals in both the downhill and slalom events.
      And Mittermaier even took silver in the giant slalom too.
      Only Soviet Union cross-country skier Raisa Smetanina could match her achievements.
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      Mittermaier was married to fellow pro skier Christian NeureutherCredit: Getty
      And Mittermaier became a national icon in Germany as a result, earning the nickname ‘Gold Rosi’.
      But despite being at the peak of her career, and only nine years on from her debut as a teen, Mittermaier decided to retire from skiing.
      Finishing with 16 German national titles, she eventually married Christian Neureuther, himself a winner of six World Cup slalom races.
      And the couple’s son Felix is a former World champion skier who only retired from the spot in 2019.
      After leaving the world of skiing, Mittermaier became involved in charitable work while also commentating for German TV.
      And in 2000 she set up a charity to help children suffering from rheumatism. More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt looks sensational in tiny black bikini as she paddleboards in stunning snap

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      FOR runner Alica Schmidt, 2022 was a year to remember.Dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, Alica shared a compilation of her year on her Instagram.
      Alica Schmidt shared a compilation of her year to her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      It included a stunning snap of her on a paddleboardCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The German stunner has 3.4million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She competed at the European Championships this yearCredit: Getty
      And shared details of her training regime throughout the yearCredit: AFP
      She shared a snap earlier in the year alongside Naomi Campbell and Anthony JoshuaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      Alica competed for Germany at the European Athletic’s Championship a year after the heartbreak of missing the cut for the Tokyo Olympics.
      She was also named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
      And the snaps she shared included meeting a host of celebs and fellow sports stars, as well as a stunning shot of her on a paddleboard from her holidays.
      She shared pics taken alongside model Naomi Campbell while at Milan Fashion Week – though boxer Anthony Joshua did not make her final cut.
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      The German also shared snaps of her meeting viral sensation Khaby Lame alongside Manchester United star Raphael Varane.
      Meanwhile, Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar earned his own pic.
      In response to the compilation, fans wished Alica the best for the new year.
      One user said: “Thank you, for sharing your beauty. Success in 2023.”
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      A second user remarked: “A good year 2022 thanks to a lot of hard work.
      “Considering that 2023 will be just as good or even better, you are already working hard. Have a nice slide 😉.”
      “Keep up the hard work and grind,” added another.
      Alica was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 listCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      But Joshua did not make the final cut for her end-of-year compilationCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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      Anthony Hughes dead aged 63: Welsh performance manager who brought through Team GB Paralympic icons dies unexpectedly

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      PARALYMPIC athlete and performance manager Anthony Hughes MBE has died unexpectedly aged 63.The Welshman competed at the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona for the shot put and the javelin.
      Legendary Paralympic athlete and coach Anthony Hughes, right, passed away aged 63Credit: Getty
      He also won World Championships silver for the shot in 1994 held the world record.
      Hughes transitioned into performance management in 1999 after retiring and was a key figure in advancing Welsh inclusive and Para-sport with his role at Disability Sport Wales.
      The organisation confirmed he suddenly sadly passed away on December 30.
      Disability Sport Wales tweeted: “Ant was a loving father and brother, our Performance Manager, friend, colleague, athlete, coach, and an absolute advocate, champion and ambassador for disability sport in Wales and across the world.
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      “His reach and impact was unsurpassed.
      “His determination to ensure everyone achieved their potential through opportunity and equity was unparalleled, and made a difference to so many hundreds and thousands of lives.
      “There are no words to express the loss, sadness and disbelief this news brings. Ant will be missed always, but we will continue to fight for the legacy he so believed in – a Wales where sport has equity at its heart and everyone has the right to achieve their potential.
      “Ant taught us all so many lessons, inspired us, and gave us so much knowledge through his story telling, and we will honour him in the days and weeks to come with stories about his life, his impact and his legacy.
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      “Our thoughts are with his family at this hugely difficult time.”
      Disability Sport Wales CEO Fiona Read said Hughes “was ahead of his time” and “we won’t ever see the likes of Ant again in sport”.
      Hughes worked with the likes of Aled Sion Davies, Josie Pearson and Hollie Arnold who all won Paralympic gold medals.
      Under his guidance, the number of Welsh Paralympians rose from 17 in Sydney 2000 to 38 at London 2012 – with 21 in Tokyo 2020 and 14 medals won.
      Hughes was named Sport Wales Coach of the Year in 2011, inducted into the UK Coaching Hall of Fame in 2012 and received his MBE from the Queen for services to sport in 2013. More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt stuns in figure-hugging dress as she hits the town for New Year celebration

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      THE “world’s sexiest athlete” Alica Schmidt stunned on New Year’s Eve in a figure-hugging dress as she hit the town with friends to celebrate.The German athlete, 24, sets pulses racing regularly, whether she is on or off the running track.
      Schmidt slipped into a figure-hugging dress for New Year’sCredit: Instagram / alicasmd
      The blonde bombshell told her fans to ‘have a great night’Credit: Instagram / alicasmd
      Schmidt hit the town with palsCredit: Instagram / alicasmd
      And instead of working up a sweat in training, Schmidt slipped into a figure-hugging dress for New Year’s Eve.
      The blonde bombshell told fans to “have a great night”, as she hit the town with friends.
      One of Schmidt’s New Year’s resolutions will undoubtedly be to train harder as she eyes a German Olympic spot.
      According to the World Athletics organisation’s site, Alica is ranked at 64 in the world rankings for 400m.
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      Schmidt helped Germany to a final in last summer’s European Championships.
      Having missed out on Tokyo, Schmidt is determined to be in Paris in 2024.
      She told SunSport last October: “My goal is to make it to the Olympics in Paris in 2024 and become faster.”
      Schmidt also says the sacrifices she’s had to make will be worth it in the end.
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      She said: “It’s an amazing thing about passion. If you love something, if you have a strong passion for something, it will get you out of bed, and you make extreme measures to chase the goal.
      “Being on the track, trying to push my myself to the absolute limit, that’s the feeling I live for.
      “It means that I have to sacrifice a lot of things yes, but to me it’s absolutely worth it, as I need athletics to live and breathe.
      “I will do everything it takes to become faster and faster. I train almost every single day, sometimes twice a day.
      “If you have a dream just go for it and don’t compromise on it.
      “I’ve never really allowed anyone to tell me what I was capable of accomplishing and I give everything I have into every single training session.”
      Schmidt is eyeing an Olympic spot for Paris 2024Credit: Instagram / alicasmd
      The 24-year-old is ranked 64th for 400mCredit: Instagram / alicasmd
      Schmidt has fans purring on her social media platformsCredit: Instagram / alicasmd More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt works up sweat as she continues training for 400m during intense session

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      THE “world’s sexiest athlete” Alica Schmidt was pictured back in training as she ramps up her preparation for her next race. The German athlete was pictured working up a sweat during a training session.
      Alica Schmidt worked up a sweat in trainingCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      She is looking to improve her 400m rankCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      The 24-year-old was clearly tired from the sessionCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      Alica often posts snippets of her training to her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      She was put through her paces during the sessionCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      She was dubbed the world’s sexiest athlete in 2017Credit: Instagram @alicasmd
      But even in the middle of an intense training session, the 24-year-old kept her glamorous looks.
      In the training footage Alica is put through her paces.
      According to the World Athletics organisation’s site, Alica is ranked at 64 in the world rankings for 400m.
      This is something she is desperate to improve, after helping her nation into the final of last summer’s European Championships but failing to pick up a medal.
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      She posted a video to her Instagram page of her training, with the video written over by text saying: “Give yourself 6 months.
      “Work hard, stay consistent and watch yourself be in a completely different space, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.”
      Alica was dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” back in 2017 by Australian magazine Busted Coverage.
      However, it is a tag she insists means very little to her.
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      Speaking exclusively to The Sun, she said: “This title doesn’t mean anything to me.
      “It’s based on a subjective opinion of someone else judging the appearance of a person. I like to think that beauty comes from the inside!”
      She was also named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list earlier this year.
      Alica helped her nation into the final of the 400m relay last summerCredit: Getty
      She has 3.3million followers on her InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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      Mr Olympia 2022 results LIVE — $1.6m up for grabs with Bikini & Men’s Physique events tomorrow, schedule & how to stream

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      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.
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