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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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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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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.
Robert Timms’ Physique Will “Blow The Hardness & Tightness Out Of The Water At This Olympia”
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Robert Timms promises something different and next level in his physique at the Olympia 2021.
With just a few days until the Olympia 2021, fans and athletes are getting hyped up for the biggest bodybuilding event of the year. Competitors are in process of tightening in their peak week timing to present the ultimate physique on stage. Robert Timms is a Classic Physique competitor aiming to make big waves at this year’s Olympia. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Robert Timms claims fans should expect “something different” and a next level physique at Olympia 2021.
When it comes to preparing for a competition, Robert Timms washes out all of the white noise. He doesn’t worry about what comments on social media say. He doesn’t care what rival competitors look like in their physique update photos. He only cares about the opinion of two people – his coach and his father.
This is the mindset Robert Timms informed us about during our recent video interview just weeks before the Olympia 2021. Timms has been a top tier Classic Physique competitor – and in its earliest inception as a division – Timms was one of the first pinnacles showcasing what Classic Physique should look like. It makes sense then that his Instagram handle and nickname is “Mr. Classic Physique.”
Despite this, he has yet to win a Classic Physique Olympia title for himself. This isn’t for lack of promise – the Classic Physique division sports some of the most competitive physiques in the entire sport. That’s why this year Robert Timms has adjusted his prep to transform his physique into “something different” – to use his own words. He plans to show a physique that his fans have never seen before in his career.
We asked Robert Timms what his strategy was going into the Olympia 2021. He answered by claiming his goal was to bring something special. A different physique than he’s brought to the stage in years past. To do this – he focused on really bringing in his conditioning. He wants to “blow the hardness and tightness out of the water” as he puts it confidently.
And this isn’t simply confident pre-competition cockiness. Robert Timms has shown some physique updates on his social media in weeks past – and the results are looking spectacular. Many fans have already noticed that he can be a real big threat to the returning champion Chris Bumstead – as well as other high profile competitors such as Breon Ansley and Terrence Ruffin.
Just a few weeks ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger boldly claimed during his Arnold Classic commentary that Classic Physique was the best division of the sport. While many might take offense to his dismissal of Men’s Open, his excitement for Classic Physique is shared by many. The division has proven to be a rousing success.
It’s pleased fans who miss the Golden Era of Physique. It’s also pleasing fans by the sheer competitiveness of the athletes in the division. There’s no doubt that Classic Physique sports some of the most electric face offs on stage. Each year – the Olympia champion is can be seen as a crapshoot. No one competitor, even Chris Bumstead, is a shoe in for the prize. Robert Timms seems to be yet another to throw into the mix.
You can watch Robert Timms go into full detail about his Olympia 2021 strategy in our latest GI exclusive interview segment above!
Big Ramy Weighs In At 305 LBS (With Clothes) During Olympia 2021 Press Conference
Olympia 2021 press conference: Big Ramy jumps on the scale weighing in at 305 pounds.
The Olympia 2021 press conference is always an exciting tip of the iceberg for bodybuilding’s biggest event of the year. Rivals trade barbs, hype builds to an amazing level, and there’s always a surprise or two. For example, this year – a scale was brought on stage for an impromptu weigh-in. Big Ramy stepped on the scale and weighed in at 305 pounds.
The Olympia 2021 press conference was a bit different this year. Instead of the entire roster of athletes sitting at tables with mics – the competitors were brought out in groups based on division. One of the most exciting moments of the conference was the Men’s Open group – which brought out Brandon Curry, Hadi Choopan, William Bonac, and returning champion Big Ramy.
Big Ramy, of course, is best known for his signature size. The question on many fans minds going into this competition – will Ramy bring in even more size? Or will he trim down in order to further improve conditioning? The question was put to rest Thursday afternoon – as conference host Bob Cicherillo brought out a literal scale to weight Ramy on the spot.
Big Ramy, for his credit, was candid about his size before the scale was brought out. He claims to be weighing in at 290 pounds. Definitely the higher end of the spectrum for Men’s Open – but nothing limit breaking. Bob Cicherillo wanted to put Ramy’s words to the test. A scale was brought out onto the stage and an impromptu weigh-in was conducted.
The scale revealed Big Ramy weighing in at 305 pounds. Of course, he was still wearing a full suit, shoes, and holding a microphone. Can that account for 15 extra pounds? That might be a bit much – but it lands him close to where he claims to be regarding his weight.
While this might not be an official 100% accurate weigh-in – it does show us that Big Ramy is still holding onto his signature size. Will this hurt his conditioning this year? We’ll soon find out on Friday night’s pre-judging. Ramy’s conditioning has been inconsistent in years past. Perhaps his Olympia 2020 showcase was the key that unlocked his struggles. But we won’t know for sure until he wins another Sandow trophy. That’s what makes this year so important for Ramy. He needs to prove that he is not a one time fluke but a reigning champion.
Upon revealing his clothed weight of 305 pounds, William Bonac had some strong opinions to share. “Let’s see if the weight can help you,” Bonac chimed in as Ramy was stepping off the scale. Bonac is known for his smaller stature compared to the likes of Brandon Curry or Big Ramy. This has always been a sticking point for critics – could Bonac ever beat Ramy (while on point) due to the limitations of his size? Bonac doesn’t seem worried. His words seem to imply he thinks he can out-condition the returning champ.
But all of this is just talk. It’s fun, it’s exciting, it gets the crowd going. But until we see them side by side on stage tomorrow night – we won’t know the true chances each of these athletes have.
Generation Iron will continue to cover the Olympia 2021 all weekend – including tonight’s Meet The Olympians alongside the pre-judging and finals both Friday and Saturday. Stay tuned and make sure to visit our official Olympia 2021 coverage page.
Breon Ansley Strips Down And Shows Sneak Peek Of Physique At Olympia Press Conference
Former Classic Physique champion Breon Ansley did not wait until Saturday to show off his physique.
Breon Ansley is one of the best Classic Physique competitors in the sport. He is a two-time Olympia champion and is looking to get his title back from reigning champion Chris Bumstead. Ansley started off the Olympia press conference with some fire, confidence, and even a sneak peek.
Ansley and Terrence Ruffin started out the press conference before being joined by Bumstead on stage. There was a confidence from Ansley that believes he can get his title back at this year’s competition. He even chose to show off his physique earlier than expected.
Breon Ansley stated that no one had to wait until the weekend to show any progress made from last year’s competition. He did so by removing his shirt and posing down a bit early.
Ansley went through a stretch where he was difficult to defeat. He took home back-to-back titles in Classic Physique at the Olympia in 2017 and 2018. Ansley also won the Arnold Classic is 2018. At 41 years old, Ansley is still competing at a high level and wants to show that he is not regressing.
Bumstead has won back-to-back competitions and it began in 2019. Ansley finished second at this competition and fell to third in 2020. Ruffin was able to jump Ansley in last year’s competition for a second-place finish. Ansley believes that he was not at his best and this is why he fell to third.
Breon Ansley was up on stage posing on his own as Bumstead and Ruffin did not participate. Bumstead believes that the other competitors are fighting for second place and he will make it three in a row. He has been active on social media showing off his recent physique. As for Ruffin, he is coming off an Arnold Classic win two weeks ago and is in the best shape of his career.
The Classic Physique competition is one that will be exciting on Saturday. With the athletes at the top, it should be as good as it gets.
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Chris Bumstead Reacts to the Passing of George Peterson
Chris Bumstead reacts to George Peterson’s tragic passing.
After the shocking news of the passing of George Peterson III, Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead reacts to the horrible news.
The bodybuilding world is still reeling from the news of George Peterson passing away. Peterson’s sudden passing shocked everyone and has sent shockwaves through the community. As of now there is still no cause of death, which has only sparked speculation online.
Perhaps the most shocking piece of information about this whole case is how young George Peterson was. At 37 years old, Peterson had so much left to offer not only the bodybuilding community, but the world. So many individuals have come forward to express just how incredible a man Peterson was.
By all accounts George Peterson was a gentleman, a kind and respectful human being who left a positive impression on everyone he crossed paths with. That includes the men he competing against in not only the 212 division, but the Classic Physique division as well. Namely reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead.
Having competed a number of times against George Peterson, Chris Bumstead had the opportunity to know the man on a different level. Competing against another high level athlete creates a bond that few can understand. Peterson and Bumstead both pursued the top honor of becoming Olympia champion. Both men pushed each other to become better versions of themselves. As such, the passing of Peterson has affected Bumstead greatly.
The passing of George Peterson still fresh, Chris Bumstead did his part to honor the passing of his compatriot.
Moments I won’t forget.
I appreciate you pushing me on stage and being a man to look up to both on and off the stage. Humble and hardworking at its finest.
Sending my love to your loved ones brother. RIP??❤️
The passing of George Peterson will send reverberations throughout the bodybuilding community. With so many competitors and veterans passing over the last few years, question will continue to arise as to the safety of the athletes involved.
The Generation Iron team extends condolences to the family and friends of George Peterson III.
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WATCH: Berry De Mey’s Olympia 2021 Predictions & Analysis
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Berry De Mey breaks down the Mr. Olympia 2021 lineup and makes his predictions.
Berry De Mey is a former pro bodybuilder and an iconic bodybuilding coach. That’s why with only a few days before the Mr. Olympia 2021, we connected with him to get his insight and analysis about the line up. This year is set to be one of the more competitive rosters we’ve seen in quite some time. A clash of the old and the new generations make for what is expected to be an intense and exciting show. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Berry De Mey makes his predictions for the Olympia 2021.
The pro bodybuilding world has been in somewhat of a transition over the past decade. The current generation is getting, well, older and young up-and-coming bodybuilders are starting to hone their skills into formidable opponents. That’s what makes this year’s Mr. Olympia so exciting. We have the likes of Hunter Labrada, Nick Walker, and Iain Valliere going up against veterans such as Big Ramy, William Bonac, and Brandon Curry.
This week, we connected with world famous bodybuilder and trainer Berry De Mey via video chat. With just a few days before this epic Olympia showdown, we asked for his thoughts on the lineup and his predictions for the Men’s Open division. Berry De Mey has his own criteria of what the ideal Men’s Open physique should look like. So he gives his personal opinion – and then a more objective analysis what to expect at Olympia 2021.
Berry De Mey doesn’t sugarcoat it. The hype is real, Big Ramy is a top contender for the Mr. Olympia as returning champion. The truth is that many of the competitors, no matter how much they try, can match Ramy’s size. So long as Ramy keeps up his conditioning and comes in slightly better than last year – he’s a shoe in for the first spot.
That being said, Berry De Mey personally favors bodybuilder Patrick Moore. He believes that Moore hits all of the marks of what he wishes all Men’s Open bodybuilders looked like. He wishes judging would appreciate that kind of aesthetic over mass and size. Rather than a compliment to it.
But this doesn’t mean Berry De Mey thinks Patrick Moore will win the Mr. Olympia 2021. He knows all change happens slow – and so long as most bodybuilders focus more on mass, Moore will look like an outlier in a way that hurts his chances rather than helps. He hopes to see Moore one day become the Olympia champion.
Berry De Mey also points out that there are a lot of hungry talented competitors rising in the ranks competing at the Olympia 2021. Veteran bodybuilders like Brandon Curry and William Bonac are not necessarily guaranteed top 3 spots. If Hunter Labrada, Hadi Choopan, and Nick Walker bring their best – they can overtake the top 5 positions knocking down former champion Brandon Curry into a lower spot.
All in all, this is to say that nothing is guaranteed at the Olympia 2021. This should be one of the more exciting years of the event in quite some time. Will Big Ramy cement himself as a reigning champion for years to come? Or will we have yet another new champion this year. We’ll soon find out this weekend.
You can watch Berry De Mey’s full analysis and breakdown of the Olympia 2021 in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Watch The Mr. Olympia 2021 Press Conference (LIVE)
The Olympia 2021 weekend officially kicks off with the much anticipated press conference.
This weekend holds the biggest event of the bodybuilding season – the Mr. Olympia 2021. After a somewhat abridged and adjusted event last year, things still haven’t 100% returned to normal just yet. The event is yet again happening in Orlando, Florida and instead of the typical September scheduling – the event is happening in October. Perhaps this will become the new normal as we move ahead into future Olympia competitions.
Regardless, the sport of bodybuilding continues to persevere and we have an Olympia lineup that should be one for the ages. Not only that, but there is an entire PPV streaming option for fans to get a full virtual experience of the show.
And it all starts with the Mr. Olympia 2021 press conference. It’s kicking off right now and is available to live stream completely free. While the other streams of the competition on Friday and Saturday come at a one time cost – fans can enjoy the initial hype up moments from the press conference right now free of charge.
Watch the Mr. Olympia 2021 Press Conference Live
For those interested in watching some trash talk, hype, and clashes between rivals – you can watch the full live stream of the Olympia 2021 press conference right here.
For those who won’t be spending the cash on the premium stream of the pre-judging and finals, we have good news for you. The free live stream also includes other events beyond the press conference. Check out the details about the Free Fan Channel below:
Free Fan Channel: Free Live Stream
As many bodybuilding fans who have attended the Olympia weekend in person know, there are other events around the competitions themselves that bring insight into the top bodybuilders of the year. The ‘Meet The Olympians’ event and the Olympia expo.
Due to the success of the fan channel live stream last year, the virtual experience is making a return for the Olympia 2021. Here are the events included in the free live stream fan channel:
Press conference
Meet the Olympians event
Olympia World Fitness Festival (Expo)
Much like last year – those who want to get the full experience will have to drop a bit of cash. 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.
Amateur package (Price: $29.95)
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Open Women’s Physique
Masters Figure 35+
Open Figure
Masters Bikini 35+
Open Bikini Women’s
Wellness
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Masters Bodybuilding 35+
Open Bodybuilding
Open Classic Physique
Open Men’s Physique
Masters Men’s Physique 35+
Note: This package only features the Amateur events and does not include IFBB Pro events.
Devices To Watch Mr. Olympia 2021
The Olympia 2021 weekend is also getting a bit of an upgrade in terms of flexibility with watching the event live streams. 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