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Olympia 2021 Wellness Prejudging Report & Analysis
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Wellness prejudging.
The very first prejudging event at the Olympia for the Wellness division is not in the books. The Olympia 2021 is the first one to feature Wellness and it is going to be a great show on Friday night. We got a preview in the afternoon during the prejudging portion.
Angela Borges was the first competitor to qualify for the Olympia in Wellness this year. She took home the title at the Pittsburgh Pro back in April. Borges was part of the first callout, along with five other competitors. The Wellness division brought 20 competitors to Orlando vying for that first title.
Sunny Andrews and Yarisha Ayala were also featured in the firs callout. They spent time at centerstage in the middle of the group showing off their best poses. This group was rounded out by Julia Chitarra, Francielle Mattos, and Isabelle Nunes. With this division being wide open this year, there are many competitors who could take home the very first title.
The final callout was made up of four competitors. Nunes, Ayala, Borges, and Mattos made up the final callout and what could be the top four heading into the final. The judges did six total callouts to get a good look at each competitor, some twice, to make the right decision on who will be crowned the first Wellness champion.
The finals will take place on Friday night. Until then, the prejudging segment is complete and you can find a complete breakdown below.
Callout Report
First Callout
Sunny Andrews
Yarisha Ayala
Angela Borges
Julia Chitarra
Francielle Mattos
Isabelle Nunes
Second Callout
Barbara Emanuele Cesar
Kassandra Gillis
Lorena Ragusa
Isamara Dos Santos
Bruna Seredich
Third Callout
Devyn Cambre
Amanda Rezende
Tatiany Valliant
Renee Hershey
Fourth Callout
Casey Delong
Renee Jewett
Mallory Myers
Susana Rodriguez
Maria Paulette
Fifth Callout
Julia Chitarra
Sunny Andrews
Isamara Dos Santos
Bruna Seredich
Sixth Callout (Top 4)
Isabelle Nunes
Yarisha Ayala
Angela Borges
Francielle Mattos
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Olympia 2021 Ms. Olympia Prejudging Report & Analysis
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Ms. Olympia prejudging.
The Olympia 2021 Ms. Olympia division is one of the top at the event and this year did not disappoint. Andrea Shaw returned to stage to defend her title and did so in incredible shape.
It was no surprise to see Shaw represented in the first callout. There were a total of 16 competitors in this division and the first callout consisted of four competitors. The judges made multiple switches to get the best view at each angle. Margie Martin and Helle Trevino joined Shaw in the first callout, along with Mona Poursaleh.
Shaw has some strict competition in this event. Poursaleh has competed on stage multiple times this year and looked the part coming in. There are athletes that have gained momentum heading into the biggest event of the year and will be ready to put on. show. This was proven in the final callout.
The judges called for all four competitors from the first callout to return on stage once again. This shows how close the race could be in Ms. Olympia. Shaw entered as the favorite to repeat but she cold very well be taken down if the judges like another physique better.
This is going to be a competition to watch on Friday night. Until then, check out the full breakdown of the prejudging round.
Callout Report
First Callout
Margie Martin
Mona Poursaleh
Helle Trevino
Andrea Shaw
Second Callout
Michaela Aycock
Nadia Capostosto
Janeen Lankowski
Virginia Sanchez
Margita Zamolova
Irene Andersen
Third Callout
MayLa Ash
Reshanna Boswell
Leah Dennie
Silvia Matta
LaDawn McDay
Sheena Ohlig
Fourth Callout (Top 4)
Mona Poursaleh
Helle Trevino
Andrea Shaw
Margie Martin
Generation Iron will continue to provide coverage of the 2021 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Philip Ricardo Jr: Why It’s A Big Deal Mr. America Is Being Televised
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Pro Natural Bodybuilder Philip Ricardo Jr. talks competing in the Mr. America and why it’s a big deal that CBS Sports will televise it.
This weekend holds the Mr. America 2021, the return of a historic bodybuilding event whose history goes all the way back to 1939. Before the Mr. Universe and before the Mr. Olympia – there was the Mr. America. Natural bodybuilding Olympia champion Philip Ricardo Jr. is set to compete in a last minute surprise. Not only that but the Mr. America will be televised by CBS Sport at a later date. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Philip Ricardo Jr. explains why the Mr. America’s continued return and it being televised is such a big deal for bodybuilding as a whole.
The last time we spoke with Philip Ricardo Jr. – it was during our promotional run for Generation Iron: Natty 4 Life. Our cameras went behind the scenes of the PNBA/INBA natural bodybuilding league to uncover the reality of this openly natural league of bodybuilding. Ricardo Jr. ended up defeating the returning natural bodybuilding Olympia champion – Rob Terry. It was an epic moment that capped off an in-depth exploration of an often misunderstood sport.
Now the new Natural Olympia champion, it seems Philip Ricardo Jr. has another accolade in his sights. The Mr. America 2021. As we stated above, it’s a long running competition (on and off) that is now coming back in full force. In fact, it’s going to be televised on CBS Sports this year.
We spoke to Philip Ricardo Jr. about the Mr. America, his prep, and why it’s so important that the competition will be televised. Despite the IFBB and Mr. Olympia being a massive PPV event – it has been quite some time since the show was broadcast on mainstream television. The Mr. America’s broadcast will be the first time in a very long time that any form of bodybuilding will be on TV.
This may, in part, be due to the Mr. America being completely natural with proven WADA drug testing before the event. While that might put off some bodybuilding fans – Philip Ricardo Jr. believes this is an important distinction. He thinks this is proof that natural bodybuilding can become larger – it can become mainstream and beloved by millions around the globe.
“No only is it drug free and drug tested but it’s televised,” Philip Ricardo Jr. states in our interview. He continues:
“So it’s showing a new movement that it’s becoming mainstream… it’s really showcasing what anyone can really attain to or aspire to if they want to get some notoriety or noticed for being athletic or in good shape.”
Philip Ricardo Jr. is being somewhat modest with his words. It must be noted that it’s been decades since pro bodybuilding in any form has been available to watch on mainstream television. To be connected with such a history competition as the Mr. America is a match made in heaven.
The return of the Mr. America is happening this weekend in Atlantic City, NJ October 8-10. Generation Iron will be reporting on the events and results as they become available. So don’t miss it!
You can also watch Philip Ricardo Jr.’s full comments, including his Mr. America prep, in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Olympia 2021 Women’s Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Women’s Physique prejudging.
The Olympia 2021 Women’s Physique division saw prejudging come and go on Friday morning. Reigning champion Sarah Villegas headlined a group of 18 competitors looking to take home the Olympia title. We will find out the winner on Friday night and this prejudging round gave a sense of where the athletes stand.
It is no surprise that Villegas was part of the first callout, along with five other competitors. Brooke Walker and Natalia Abraham Coelho joined Villegas and are contenders to take the crown. There was not much movement in the first callout with competitors hitting some of their best poses.
Elizabeth Bradshaw was a late addition to the second callout after being left out of the first. Ana Harias, Barbara Menage, and Melissa Teich were also part of the first callout.
Villegas returned for the final callout as part of a top four. Walker and Coelho returned as well, along with Menage. This shows that there is a clear top level of competition to take down. Check out a full breakdown of the Women’s Physique prejudging below. the champion will be crowned on Friday night during the first night of finals.
Callout Report
First Callout
Natalia Abraham Coelho
Ana Harias
Barbara Menage
Melissa Teich
Brooke Walker
Sarah Villegas
Second Callout
Laura Pintado Chinchilla
Patricia Gosselin
Anne-Lorraine Mohn
Ivie Rhein
Christelle Zarovska
Elizabeth Bradshaw
Third Callout
Tanya Chartrand
Lenka Ferencukova
Alyssa Kiessling
Bork Im Park
Emily Renee Schubert
Carli Terepka
Fourth Callout
Ana Harias
Melissa Teich
Ivie Rhein
Christelle Zarovska
Fifth Callout (Top 4)
Natalia Abraham Coelho
Barbara Menage
Brooke Walker
Sarah Villegas
Generation Iron will continue to provide full coverage of the 2021 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Olympia 2021 Figure Prejudging Report & Analysis
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Figure prejudging.
The 2021 Olympia began on Friday morning and Figure was one of the first divisions on stage. Some of the top competitors in the world took the stage in Orlando to show off the progress they have made. In Figure, there has been consistency at the top and athletes are looking to knock off the champion.
Cydney Gillon entered this year’s competition having won the last four Olympia Figure titles. She came in looking her best with a chance to make it five in a row. She headlined a first callout that featured six competitors. Jessica Reyes Padilla and Stephanie Gibson came in as serious contenders to dethrone Gillon. They were joined by Nicole Zenobia Graham, Larhannah Robinson, and Natalia Soltero.
The judges moved around the competitors quite a bit to get a good view. Gillon spent most time in the center but there was no consistent placing for any of the athletes. The judges seemed keen on getting different angles of all competitors.
After four rounds of callouts, the judges brought back four competitors that can be viewed as the top four. Gillon returned to centerstage, along with Graham, Padilla, and Gibson. This solidified the notion that there are clear contenders to take down Gillon.
After watching the prejudging round, this will be no easy task. Below, you can find a full breakdown of the Olympia 2021 Figure prejudging that took place on Friday morning.
Callout Report
First Callout
Stephanie Gibson
Nicole Zenobia Graham
Larhannah Robinson
Cydney Gillon
Jessica Reyes Padilla
Natalia Soltero
Second Callout
Heather Dees
Maria Luisa Diaz
An Da Jeong
Lola Montez
Carly Horrell
Julia Waring
Third Callout
Rhea Gayle
Wendy Fortino
Sandra Grajales
Bojana Vasiljevic
Nadia Wyatt
Bahar Ayra
Michele Silva Pinto
Shelace Shoemaker
Fourth Callout
Larhannah Robinson
Nicole Zenobia Graham
Maria Luisa Diaz
An Da Jeong
Fifth Callout (Top 4)
Jessica Reyes Padilla
Natalia Soltero
Cydney Gillon
Stephanie Gibson
Generation Iron will continue to provide full coverage of the 2021 Olympia throughout the weekend. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Olympia 2021 Fitness Prejudging Report & Analysis
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Fitness prejudging.
The 2021 Olympia began with prejudging in Fitness. This was the first division to get on stage for initial judging and there might be a clear top tier but it is full at the moment.
Missy Truscott has been at the top of Fitness for over a year now. She is the reigning Olympia champion looking for her second-straight victory. Truscott also took home the title athlete Arnold Classic just two weeks ago. In Columbus, she defeated two of the three competitors that were in the final callout along with her.
Oksana Grishina finished second at the Arnold Classic and she was part of the first callout. Ariel Khadr and Jaclyn Baker were also top four in Columbus and part of the final callout with Truscott. Whitney Jones, who is a two-time Olympia champion, was also in the final callout. Jones won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019 before being dethroned by Truscott.
Heading into Friday night, Fitness is anybody’s game. There is a chance for some competitors that could take the crown from Truscott. Despite her recent domination, this is a competition that could come down to the posing routines showed off during the final. Until then, you can find a full breakdown from prejudging below at the Olympia 2021 Fitness.
Callout Report
First Callout
Oksana Grishina
Ariel Khadr
Missy Truscott
Whitney Jones
Jaclyn Baker
Tamara Vahn
Second Callout
Debbie Fowler
Oksana Grishina
Aurika Tyrgale
Third Callout
Oksana Grishina
Tamara Vahn
Minna Pajulahti
Alix Small
Fourth Callout (Top 4)
Jaclyn Baker
Ariel Khadr
Whitney Jones
Missy Truscott
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Olympia 2021 Men’s 212 Prejudging Analysis & Report
Highlights from the Olympia 2021 Men’s 212 prejudging.
The 2021 Olympia is well underway in Orlando. Prejudging began Friday morning and the Men’s 212 division has appeared on stage. We were given a chance to see some of the top competitors in the division and there is a clear sense who could be in play for a title on Friday night of Olympia 2021 Men’s 212 champion.
Shaun Clarida came in as the defending champion and headlined the first callouts. He began on the far left before switching to the center next to Derek Lunsford, who is considered a dar-horse contender to take the title from Clarida. Ahmad Ashkanani and Kamal Elgargni joined in the first callout. Elgargni spent time on the far right while Ashkanani was on the left after a brief stint in the center.
There was five callouts before the judges ended on the final three. Clarida returned to stage along with Lunsford and Elgargni. Ashkanani was part of the prior callout with Nathan Epler, Angel Calderon Frias, and Naser Mohammed. Lunsford began in the middle for the first set of poses before Clarida got his chance at centerstage. It was then Elgargni’s chance in the middle.
After the prejudging round, the Men’s 212 division is beginning to take shape. Below, check out a full breakdown of how the callouts went on Friday morning for Men’s 212.
Callout Report
First Callout
Ahmad Ashkanani
Kamal Elgargni
Derek Lunsford
Shaun Clarida
Second Callout
Ahmad Ashkanani
Kerrith Bajjo
Naser Mohammed
Angel Calderon Frias
John Jewett
Nathan Epler
Third Callout
Noel Adame
Tonio Burton
Lucas Coelho
Pasquale D’Angelo
Fourth Callout
Steve Benthin
Piotr Borecki
Ahmed El Wardany
Junho Kim
Keone Pearson
Vladimir Iacovlev
Fifth Callout
Ahmed Ashkanani
Nathan Epler
Angel Calderon Frias
Naser Mohammed
Sixth Callout (Top 3)
Kamal Elgargni
Derek Lunsford
Shaun Clarida
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Samir Bannout Lays Blame Of George Peterson’s Death Was On Modern Coaching Tactics
This year has been a hard one for the bodybuilding community with many athlete and iconic experts passing away. While there is no official connection between these deaths – and some even being conclusively due to separate causes – some have raised alarms about an increasing health issue in pro bodybuilding.
Mr. Olympia owner Jake Wood had previously gone online to state he wanted to see changes made to systems in pro bodybuilding to make the sport healthier. This came after the death of a competitive bodybuilder hours before competing in a show.
That being said, at this point we have no official cause of death for George Peterson. While many have speculated, the reason for his passing can be due to a wide variety of possibilities. Many of which could have nothing to do with bodybuilding and the lifestyle behind it.
Regardless, Samir Bannout took to Instagram to make an emotional statement – connecting Peterson’s death with the methods that athletes and coaches take in modern bodybuilding.
Here’s a transcript of what Samir Bannout posted on his official Instagram:
“Truly sad to see George Peterson leave us so soon… @ only 37 years ..may he R.I.P.I blame his passing on the new coaching system… we really need to stop those unqualified coaches… that’s completely unacceptable. George was one wonderful human being n losing him just like that, upsets me 100x more!!“
The Bodybuilding Community Responds
Samir Bannout’s comments led to immediate backlash by bodybuilding fans in the comments. Many believed that he was jumping to quick to conclusions at a time when little to no information is available regarding the cause of death. It’s clear that this is an emotional time for everyone – and with it only being days after George Peterson’s death – many in the comments lashed out angrily at Bannout.
Bannout then took to the comments to make an official response – in hopes of clearing up some of the anger and confusion about his original statement:
“My dear friends. My message here is not to be directed to any one person,” he wrote. “It is not about the coach itself, it is about the level of extreme METHODS being used these days and taken as normal both from the sport, it’s coaches and of course the athletes who after all are the ones taking the decision to execute these methods.”
Bannout then further apologized for his initial comments and the way on which he decided to respond:
“I truly care about all of you who are involved in this beautiful game of bodybuilding. & I sincerely believe that we can having amazing results without harming ourselves and enjoying the victory living happily ever after. I apologize to you all and Justin if I have reacted & spoken too early.”
“I am passionate & simply care so much after being around so long. My message was not to be taken derogatory to towards anyone in particular, but rather the state of the system itself today. George was and is a wonderful person. It breaks my heart. So I have to speak from my ♥️ and with decades of experience. God bless all.”
Samir Bannout has been a vocal voice in bodybuilding for quite some time. In a recent series of GI Exclusive interviews we conducted – Bannout was open to speaking out against many of the issues he believed were in the sport. He has always tried to make it clear that he is passionate about the sport – which is why he speaks out in hopes of making it even better and safer.
Despite this – the timing of his comments with so little information about George Peterson’s death certainly sparked a very heated and controversial argument in his post. Only after full and complete details are made available – can we start drawing conclusions as to whether or not his passing was due to a bodybuilding lifestyle.
Remembering George Peterson
George Peterson was a beloved pro bodybuilder in the Men’s 212 division. He was only 37 years old at the time of his passing. To many, he was just at the start of his prime in his bodybuilding career. But most importantly, he was just starting the prime of his life – one that is often noted by those who knew him as filled with positivity and kindness.
A native of New York, also known as “Da Bull,” George Peterson was a bodybuilder with an incredible physique and an equally incredible journey throughout his bodybuilding career. Peterson started bodybuilding over 10 years ago, took a 5 year break, and then returned in the newly minted Classic Physique division. Peterson competed in the 2017 Tampa Pro where he placed third in Classic Physiyque. He later entered the 2018 Olympia where he placed third. He ultimately when on to win the 2019 Arnold Classic Physique contest. Peterson eventually changed things up and bumped up to the Men’s 212 division. His Men’s 212 debut was in 2020 where he went on to win the 2020 Tampa Pro and place third at the 2020 Olympia.
It can’t be stated enough how tragic this loss is to the bodybuilding world, friends, and loved ones of George Peterson. Generation Iron once again offers our deepest condolences during this time.
How to Watch the 2021 Olympia Event (Pre-Judging LIVE)
A complete guide on how to watch the 2021 Olympia. All events including Men’s Open and expo.
The biggest event in the sport of bodybuilding has finally arrived. The Mr. Olympia 2021 weekend is upon us with 11 divisions competing, a full expo, and plenty of special moments in store.
Sticking with the recent changes last year due to the pandemic, the event is once again being held at the Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. With some of the best bodybuilders and athletes in the world attending, including the returning champion Big Ramy, this is sure to be a show to watch.
Much like last year, the Olympia 2021 will be providing a PPV live stream for the entire weekend – including the pro bodybuilding pre-judging and finals, amateur Olympia, and fun extras such as the press conference and seminars.
So how exactly can you watch the Olympia? Well the promoters are offering a pay-per-view stream on olympiaproductions.com. By signing up on the official site you’ll be able to stream the show through a number of different mediums like your iPhone, Apple TV, Roku, Android, Android TV, and FireTV.
Two packages are being offered for the show: the premium package and the amateur package. If you purchase the event before Dec. 9 then the premium package will be $59.95 and for the amateur $29.95.
Olympia 2021 Premium Package events that can be viewed:
Olympia Press Conference, Oct. 7, 2021, 12 p.m. EST
Meet the Olympians, Oct. 7, 2021, 8 p.m. EST
Friday Pre-Judging, Oct. 8, 2021, 9 a.m. EST
Olympia Friday Finals, Oct. 8, 2021, 7 p.m. EST
Saturday Pre-Judging, Oct. 9, 2021, 9 a.m. EST
Olympia Saturday Finals, Oct. 9, 2021, 7 p.m. EST
Olympia Superstar Seminar, Oct. 10, 2021, 11 a.m. EST
Olympia 2021 Amateur Package events that can be viewed:
Pre-Judging and Finals (Women’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, and Wellness), Oct. 5, 2021, 8 a.m. EST
Pre-Judging and Finals (Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique), Oct. 6, 2021, 8 a.m. EST
Fan Channel that can be viewed:
The Olympia is also offering a free channel with limited offerings worldwide. The Olympia will be streaming footage directly from the Expo floor, where many fans, fitness and lifestyle brands will attend. This will also include meet and greet with IFBB Pro Bodybuilders and more.
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Olympia 2021 Breakdown
Men’s Open Preview
The highlight event of the weekend is the Mr. Olympia Men’s Open competition. Featuring the best competitors from across the world – these titans will battle for the ultimate prize. This year’s lineup proves to be a truly competitive one. A clash a solidifying new generation and iconic veterans.
Returning champion Big Ramy is the one to beat this year. If he can bring in the same size and conditioning – or even improve – he will be near unstoppable from a repeat victory. But he’ll have plenty of talented bodybuilders biting at his heels such as William Bonac, Hadi Choopan, and Brandon Curry. Any one of these giants can slip past Ramy and win the prize – should they bring improvements from last year.
Relative newcomers Nick Walker, Hunter Labrada, and Iain Valliere are also showcasing some incredible physiques. Walker, who is coming right off a major victory at the Arnold Classic 2021, has been hyped to be the dark horse for the Olympia. Will he be able to win the competition – or at the very least place top 3?
2021 Olympia Men’s Open List of Competitors
William Bonac (Netherlands)
Hadi Choopan (Iran)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Mamdouh Elssbiay (Egypt)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
James Hollingshead (UK)
Hunter Labrada (USA)
Patrick Moore (USA)
Hassan Mostafa (Egypt)
Andrea Presti (Italy)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Mohamed Shaaban (Egypt)
Iain Valliere (Canada)
Nicholas Walker (USA)
Akim Williams (USA)
Roelly Winklaar (Curacao)
Classic Physique Preview
The biggest clash to look out for in the Classic Physique division is a three-way battle between Breon Ansley, Terrence Ruffin, and returning champion Chris Bumstead. Coming back for his potential third straight win – Bumstead is the one to beat. Ruffin surprised the bodybuilding world by not only placing well but beating out former Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley.
On his end, Ansley has a lot to prove. Not only did he lose his crown in 2019 – he slid further into third place in 2020. During Thursday’s Olympia press conference – Ansley beamed confidence. So much so that he threw off his shirt and did some quick poses. Bumstead was not impressed.
Of course, there are plenty of other deserving Classic Physique competitors hungry to prove themselves and shake up the top spots. We can’t cover them all here – but you can check out the full lineup below.
2021 Olympia Classic Physique List of Competitors
Zeek Andrews (USA)
Breon Ansley (USA)
Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi (Spain)
Chris Bumstead (Canada)
Alex Cambronero (Costa Rica)
Tommy Clark (USA)
German Pastor Cueto (Spain)
Neil Currey (UK)
Sabur Favors (USA)
Bryan Jones (USA)
Urs Kalecinski (Germany)
George Kawalawu (USA)
Seonghwan Kim (South Korea)
Brady King (USA)
Laszlo Kiraly (Hungary)
Gabriel Zancanelli Machado (Brazil)
Fabian Mayr (Austria)
Peter Molnar (Hungary)
Courage Opara (USA)
Ramon Rocha Querioz (Brazil)
Terrence Ruffin (USA)
Abtin Shekarabi (IRAN)
Mike Sommerfeld (Germany)
Tony Taveras (USA)
Robert Timms (USA)
Darwin Andres Uribe (Colombia)
Wesley Vissers (Netherlands)
Divine Wilson (USA)
In Seong You (South Korea)
Dani Younan (USA)
Men’s 212 Preview
The Men’s 212 division is stacked at this year’s Olympia. Most notably, we have the returning champion Shaun Clarida hungry to prove himself a repeat victor. Clarida has long been pushing for his chance in the sun – and finally earned in 2020. Many considered his physique pitch perfect – a once in a lifetime showcase.
Shaun Clarida won’t have it easy though. He has former champion Kamal Elgargni returning for revenge. There is also some other incredible physiques in the form of Derek Lunsford and Keone Pearson. Any one of these athletes can tighten the screws to show up new and improved.
Of course, we’d be remise to not mention who won’t be on the Men’s 212 stage this evening. George Peterson was set to compete for a chance to prove his worth after moving up form Classic Physique. Unfortunately, Peterson tragically passed away just two days before the competition. His presence will be missed not only on stage but in the community and lives of those he’s touched.
2021 Olympia Men’s 212 List of Competitors
Noel Adame (USA)
Ahmad Ashkanani (Kuwait)
Kerrith Bajjo (USA)
Steve Benthin (Germany)
Piotr Borecki (Poland)
Tonio Burton (USA)
Shaun Clarida (USA)
Lucas Coelho (Brazil)
Pasquale D’Angelo (Italy)
Kamal Elgargni (Libya)
Ahmed ElWardany (Egypt)
Nathan Epler (USA)
Angel Calderon Frias (Spain)
Vladimir Iacovlev (Moldova)
John Jewett (USA)
Junho Kim (South Korea)
Derek Lunsford (USA)
Naser Mohammed (Kuwait)
Keone Pearson (USA)
Other Olympia Divisions To Watch
We sadly can’t cover every single division preview in one super-sized article. But there are far many more exciting competitions in store for this weekend at the Olympia 2021. Ms. Olympia returns after an epic comeback last year. Not to mention the always entertaining routines of the Fitness division.
Men’s and Women’s Physique will also be present alongside Figure, Bikini, and Wellness. All in all the event makes for a massive 11 divisions present during the weekend event. That means more drama, excitement, and champions to stand in the spotlight.
You can check out the remaining division competitor lists below.
2021 Olympia Men’s Physique List of Competitors
Daniel Ammons (USA)
Erin Banks (USA)
Luca Biolo (Italy)
George Brown (USA)
Rodrigue Chesnier (France)
Bong Seok Choi (South Korea)
Riccardo Croci (Italy)
Carlos DeOliveira (Brazil)
Youcef Djoudi (France)
Ismael Martinez Dominguez (Mexico)
Raymont Edmonds (USA)
Andre Ferguson (USA)
Felipe Franco (Brazil)
Charjo Grant (USA)
Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
Kyron Holden (USA)
Jason Huynh (USA)
Nicolas Koeu (USA)
Joseph Lee (USA)
Junho Lee (South Korea)
Andrei Marius Lincan (Romania)
Antoine McNeill (USA)
Clarence McSpadden, Jr (USA)
Diogo Montenegro (Brazil)
Corey Morris (USA)
Jahvair Mullings (USA)
Abisai Pietersz (Netherlands)
Khali Quartey (USA)
Ramses Rams (Spain)
Arya Saffaie (USA)
John Sarmiento (USA)
Suraqah Shabazz (USA)
Micah Thomas, Jr (USA)
Leonardo Vecchiato (Italy)
Yukihiro Yuasa (Japan)
2021 Ms. Olympia List of Competitors
Irene Andersen (Sweden)
MayLa Ash (USA)
Michaela Aycock (USA)
Reshanna Boswell (USA)
Nadia Capostosto (Italy)
Leah Dennie (USA)
Stephanie Flesher (USA)
Monique Jones (USA)
Janeen Lankowski (USA)
Anastasia Leonova (Russia)
Margie Martin (USA)
Silvia Matta (Italy)
LaDawn McDay (USA)
Sheena Ohlig (USA)
Mona Poursaleh (Canada)
Virginia Sanchez (Spain)
Andrea Shaw (USA)
Helle Trevino (USA)
Margita Zamolova (Czech Republic)
2021 Olympia Fitness List of Competitors
Jaclyn Baker (USA)
Darrian Borello (USA)
Kate Errington (UK)
Debbie Fowler (USA)
Oksana Grishina (Russia)
Whitney Jones (USA)
Ariel Khadr (USA)
Sara Kovach (USA)
Minna Pajulahti (Finland)
Alix Small (UK)
Missy Truscott (USA)
Aurika Tyrgale (USA)
Tamara Vahn (Canada)
Derina Wilson (USA)
2021 Olympia Figure List of Competitors
Bahar Ayra (Germany)
Anna Banks (Poland)
Heather Dees (USA)
Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz (USA)
Wendy Fortino (USA)
Rhea Gayle (UK)
Stephanie Gibson (USA)
Cydney Gillon (USA)
Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
Sandra Grajales (Mexico)
Julia Heerenveen (Netherlands)
An Da Jeong (South Korea)
Lola Montez (Canada)
Jessica Reyes Padilla (Puerto Rico)
Michele Silva Pinto (Brazil)
Larhannah Robinson (USA)
Shelace Shoemaker (USA)
Natalia Soltero (Mexico)
Carly Starling-Horrell (USA)
Bojana Vasiljevic (USA)
Julia Waring (USA)
Latorya Watts (USA)
Nadia Wyatt (USA)
2021 Olympia Bikini List of Competitors
Vania Auguste (USA)
Ariel Barley (USA)
Romina Basualdo (USA)
Maureen Blanquisco (USA)
Kristina Brunauer (Austria)
Melissa Carver (Australia)
Lauralie Chapados (USA)
Sara Choi (South Korea)
Carolina Collazos (USA)
Lauren Dannenmiller (USA)
Jennifer Dorie (Canada)
Alessia Facchin (Italy)
Eli Fernandez (Mexico)
Ivanna Escandar Fernandez (Spain)
Jasmine Gonzalez (USA)
Stine Hansen (Denmark)
Reijuana Harley (USA)
Daraja Hill (USA)
Adrianna Kaczmarek (Poland)
Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
Janet Layug (USA)
Jourdanne Lee (USA)
Maria Julia Lemos (Brazil)
Ashlyn Little (USA)
Chen Qi Liu (China)
Noora Mahonen (Finland)
Lucia Malavaze (USA)
Jimi Marley (USA)
Gabrielle Messias (USA)
Ji Bin Park (South Korea)
Elisa Pecini (Brazil)
Emily Plajer (USA)
Jennifer Ronzitti (USA)
Erin Stern (USA)
Francesca Stoico (Italy)
Sierra Swann (USA)
Angelica Teixeira (USA)
Allison Testu (France)
Jessica Wilson (USA)
2021 Olympia Women’s Physique List of Competitors
Elizabeth Bradshaw (USA)
Daniely Castilho (Brazil)
Tanya Chartrand (Canada)
Laura Pintado Chinchilla (Spain)
Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA)
Lenka Ferencukova (Czech Republic)
Patricia Gosselin (Canada)
Shanique Grant (USA)
Ana Harias (USA)
Ashley Jones (USA)
Alyssa Kiessling (USA)
Barbara Menage (France)
Anne-Lorraine Mohn (France)
Bork Im Park (South Korea)
Ivie Rhein (USA)
Caroline Alves Dos Santos (Brazil)
Emily Renee Schubert (USA)
Melissa Teich (USA)
Carli Terepka (USA)
Penpraghai Tiangngok (Thailand)
Sarah Villegas (USA)
Brooke Walker (USA)
Christelle Zarovska (Sint Maarten)
Elisama Manuel Benta Zorzetto (Brazil)
2021 Olympia Wellness List of Competitors
Sunny Andrews (USA)
Yarishna Ayala (USA)
Angela Borges (Brazil)
Devyn Cambre (USA)
Barbara Emanuele Cesar (USA)
Julia Chitarra (Brazil)
Casey Delong (USA)
Juliana Mota Esteso (France)
Kassandra Gillis (Canada)
Renee Harshey (USA)
Renee Jewett (USA)
Giselle Machado (Brazil)
Charline Mas (France)
Francielle Mattos (Brazil)
Lisa Christin Meiswinkel (Germany)
Mallory Myers (USA)
Isabelle Nunes (Brazil)
Maria Paulette (Spain)
Lorena Ragusa (USA)
Amanda Rezende (Brazil)
Susana Rodriguez (Brazil)
Isamara dos Santos (Brazil)
Bruna Seredich (USA)
Tatiany Valliant (Brazil)
2012 Olympia Pro Wheelchair List of Competitors
Gabriele Andriulli (Italy)
Bradley Betts (USA)
Tyler Brey (USA)
Adelfo Cerame, Jr (USA)
Harold Kelley (USA)
Antoni Khadraoui (Algeria)
Chad McCrary (USA)
Johnny Quinn (USA)
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Mr. Olympia 2021: Watch The Meet The Olympians (LIVE)
How to watch the Meet The Olympians live stream.
The Olympia 2021 weekend kicked off in spectacular fashion with a new format press conference earlier on Thursday, October 7th. But the press conference is just the tip of the iceberg for an exciting weekend and the biggest event of the year in the sport.
Traditionally, Thursday night kicks things off with two hyped events, the press conference and the Meet The Olympians – an event where fans line up to meet their favorite competing Olympia competitors, take pictures, and sign autographs.
Following in the tradition of last year, the Olympia is live streaming the entire Meet The Olympians event for free. While this is mostly an opportunity for fans to meet one-on-one with the pros, expect to see some on the fly interviews and predictions for the upcoming Olympia 2021 weekend.
Watch the Mr. Olympia 2021 Meet The Olympians Live
For those interested in catching some interviews and last words from the pros before they compete this weekend – you can watch the full live stream of the Olympia 2021 Meet The Olympians right here.
And if you aren’t dropping the cash to watch the premium feed this weekend (which includes streams of the pre-judging and finals), you won’t be completely left out for the rest of the weekend either. The free live stream also includes other events beyond the Meet The Olympians. Check out the details about the Free Fan Channel below:
Free Fan Channel: Free Live Stream
Even though the Olympia 2021 press conference has concluded and the Meet The Olympians is just underway, there are other events around the competitions themselves. Specifically, the Olympia expo – newly dubbed the Olympia World Fitness Festival.
Here are the events included in the free live stream fan channel:
Press conference
Meet the Olympians event
Olympia World Fitness Festival
For those who want to get the full experience, you’ll have to drop a bit of cash, which is different than past years that included a free stream of the Olympia competitions. You can check out the paid streaming options below.
Premium package & Mr. Olympia Schedule (Price: $59.95 )
Friday, October 8, 2021
Fitness Olympia Pre-Judging
212 Olympia Pre-Judging
Figure Olympia Pre-Judging
Women’s Physique Olympia Pre-Judging
Ms. Olympia Pre-Judging
Wellness Olympia Pre-Judging
Olympia 212 Finals
Fitness Olympia Finals
Figure Olympia Finals
Women’s Physique Olympia Finals
Ms. Olympia Finals
Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Classic Physique Olympia Pre-judging
Men’s Physique Olympia Pre-judging
Bikini Olympia Pre-judging
Wellness Olympia Finals
Wheelchair Olympia Finals
Mr. Olympia Finals
Men’s Physique Olympia Finals
Bikini Olympia Finals
Classic Physique Olympia Finals
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Olympia SuperStar Seminar
Note: The Premium package does not include the Amateur events.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Devices To Watch Mr. Olympia 2021
If you’re worried that you’ll have to be crouched over a computer screen the entire weekend – we have good news for you. There are a wide variety of TV and mobile devices you can watch. That means if you’re on the go or want to have a full TV experience – there are options for you.
See the different devices available for the Mr. Olympia 2021 live stream below:
iPhone
Apple TV
Android
Android TV
Fire TV
Roku
Make sure to stick around the Generation Iron Fitness Network for the latest news and updates from the Olympia 2021.