After a yr of anticipation, months of coaching and selling, and two rounds of intense judging, we now have a world champion {of professional} bodybuilding, and his identify is Derek Lunsford.
Following a dramatic prejudging spherical on Friday, Nov. 3, the finals of the 2023 Mr. Olympia was held within the Orange County Conference Heart in Orlando, FL, and the most effective bodybuilders on the planet showcased their physiques for the judges, 1000’s of followers in attendance, and extra watching all over the world on pay-per-view. The highest ten rivals placed on a present for the followers, and the judges made them work for every place they had been striving to say.
After quite a few poses, comparisons, cheers, a posedown, and a standard dramatic pause from the announcer, Lunsford stood tall with the Sandow Trophy in his hand. You possibly can hear the followers’ opinion on the choice within the room or on the stream.
This was Lunsford’s Olympia win in his profession, and it had historic significance as a result of he turns into the primary bodybuilder to win each the 212 and open titles.
As for the second and third place finishers, (clean) at the moment are routinely certified for the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on October 10 -13, 2024.
2023 Mr. Olympia Prime 5
- Derek Lunsford $400,000
- Hadi Choopan $250,000
- Samson Dauda $100,000
- Brandon Curry $40,000
- Andrew Jacked $35,000
The Males’s Open present was the shut of the Saturday evening festivities, which additionally included the Traditional Physique, Males’s Physique, and Bikini Olympia competitions.
For extra info on the 2023 Olympia, go to www.mrolympia.com. Replays of the 2023 Olympia competitions will probably be accessible to observe on pay-per-view over at www.olympiaproductions.com .
