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2025 Mr. Olympia: $2M Prize Pool, Record Champions Compete

10/11/2025

Summary

Olympia Champions Shine

The 2025 Mr. Olympia will be held in Las Vegas from October 9–12, featuring 11 divisions and a prize pool above $2 million.
The Men’s Open division features Samson Dauda, the reigning champion, along with former champions Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford, with a record-breaking $600,000 top prize.
Keone Pearson won his third consecutive Men’s 212 title, narrowly defeating Shaun Clarida.
Michelle Fredua-Mensah claimed the Fitness Olympia title.

Summary

Rhea Gayle Triumphs

Rhea Gayle won the 2025 Figure Olympia title, signaling a shift in the division.
Cydney Gillon (eight-time Figure Olympia champion) retired, shifting the division.
In Las Vegas, Lola Montez (Figure Olympia competitor) finished second and Jessica Reyes Padilla (Figure Olympia competitor) finished third.
Michelle Fredua-Mensah (Fitness Olympia winner) won her first Fitness Olympia title.
The finals showcased intense rivalries as judges closely evaluated performances.

History

Historical Context

The Mr. Olympia competition began on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding. It featured over 100 competitors, with Larry Scott winning the inaugural title. The event has since evolved, introducing multiple divisions and a prize pool exceeding $2 million in 2025, reflecting bodybuilding's commercialization and global appeal.

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Olympia Champions Shine

The 2025 Mr. Olympia will be held in Las Vegas from October 9–12, featuring 11 divisions and a prize pool above $2 million.
The Men’s Open division features Samson Dauda, the reigning champion, along with former champions Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford, with a record-breaking $600,000 top prize.
Keone Pearson won his third consecutive Men’s 212 title, narrowly defeating Shaun Clarida.
Michelle Fredua-Mensah claimed the Fitness Olympia title.

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