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The Mr. Olympia competition has been around for decades, and as fans, we love to see those mass monsters walk the stage and compete at the highest level of bodybuilding. However, pro bodybuilding sought more inclusion and with more athletes determined to compete at a pro level, they expanded Mr. Olympia into multiple divisions.
In 2013, the Men’s Physique division was born. Prepared for and judged differently, this event tends to see a real focus on the upper body. While the Men’s Open may get a little more attention, there are still some big names that come out of the Men’s Physique division.
We’ve put together a complete list of winners for the Men’s Physique division at Mr. Olympia so you can see which of these athletes have taken the top prize. As this event continues to garner great attention, fans wait to see if another repeat will happen, or if another winner will stake their claim.
Men’s Physique Olympia Winner
- Mark Anthony Wingson- 2013
- Jeremy Buendia- 2014-2017
- Brandon Hendrickson- 2018
- Raymont Edmonds- 2019
- Brandon Hendrickson- 2020-2021
Mark Anthony Wingson- 2013
Mark Anthony Wingson carries a host of wins aside from this Olympia victory, including wins at the Pittsburgh Pro, New York Pro, and Grand Prix LA. He was always in the gym as a child and around 2011 he started competing, which is when he also earned his pro card. He had help from Jay Cutler, well-known bodybuilder and four-time Olympia winner, which helped lead to his victory in 2013 in the Men’s Physique division. He has since gone on to be a coach and social media personality.
Jeremy Buendia- 2014-2017
Jeremy Buendia is a four-time Olympia champion in this division, winning his first just one year after turning pro. After an injury during football, he took to the gym to build strength and get himself back to form, but he never stopped. This love of lifting carries over into bodybuilding where he’s taken down some of the greats around him at events like Mr. Olympia, as well as the San Jose Pro and Sacramento Pro.
Related: A Complete List Of Mr. Olympia Winners Throughout The Years
Brandon Hendrickson- 2018, 2020-2021
Brandon Hendrickson has a similar story to other bodybuilders in that he started casually going to the gym only to realize he loved it. Earning his pro card in 2013, Hendrickson showed no signs of slowing and began winning events like the Tampa Pro and Arnold Classic in the Men’s Physique division. His three wins have put him in a top spot at this event and as the defending champion, all eyes are on him to see if a repeat will happen.
Raymont Edmonds- 2019
Raymont Edmonds took the title in 2019 after a good start to his career when he first went pro in 2015. He placed high in shows around the country but this win at Olympia is his most notable to date. As someone capable of winning again, there will be eyes on him to see if a repeat is possible.
With Brandon Hendrickson as the defending champion, all eyes will be on this event come 2022 to see a repeat, or a potentially new champion.
Wrap Up
The Men’s Physique division at Mr. Olympia is always an entertaining event for what it brings to the sport. Still a relatively young category, plenty more athletes are bound to come to this division to test their physiques against other pros. With Mr. Olympia as a premiere and storied event in pro bodybuilding, the Men’s Physique division only adds to the action of such an event.
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*Images courtesy of Jeremy Buendia Instagram, Brandon Hendrickson Instagram, and Raymont Edmonds Instagram