This year, the Mr. Olympia competition features 11 exciting categories, spanning Men’s Physique, Wheelchair, Women’s Physique, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Wellness, 212, Classic Physique, Ms. Olympia, and, of course, Mr. Olympia. Among these categories, Classic Physique enthusiasts eagerly await CBM’s performance as he vies for his fifth Mr. Olympia title.
OLYMPIA 2023 Saturday finals details
| Date: | November 2-5, 2023 |
| Location: | Orange County Convention Center |
| Start Time: | Saturday 9.30 AM |
| Live Stream: | Watch OLYMPIA TV |
The anticipation for his victory has surged within the community, especially given the challenges he’s faced during this year’s rigorous preparation. Many devoted bodybuilding fans have likely already secured their seats to witness these iconic athletes perform live in Orlando. If you’re wondering where and when to catch the 2023 Mr. Olympia, read on for the details.
Here’s the 2023 Mr. Olympia 2023 complete performers lists for Saturday finals
| Rank | Bodybuilder | Expected to compete? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadi Choopan (Iran) | Yes |
| 2 | Derek Lunsford (USA) | Yes |
| 3 | Nick Walker (USA) | Yes |
| 4 | Brandon Curry (USA) | Yes |
| 5 | Samson Dauda (United Kingdom) | Yes |
| 6 | Behrooz Tabani (Iran) | Yes |
| 7 | Tonio Burton (USA) | Yes |
| 8 | Ross Flanigan (USA) | Yes |
| 9 | Michal Krizanek (Slovakia) | Yes |
| 10 | Phil Clahar (USA) | Yes |
| 11 | Andrea Presti (Italy) | Yes |
| 12 | Hassan Mostafa (Egypt) | Yes |
| 13 | Justin Shier (USA) | Yes |
| 14 | Roman Fritz (Germany) | Yes |
| 15 | Hunter Labrada (USA) | Yes |
| 16 | Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (UAE) | Yes |
| 17 | Kamal Elgargni (Libya) | Yes |
| 18 | Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom) | Yes |
| 19 | Regan Grimes (Canada) | Yes |
| 20 | Theo Leguerrier (France) | Yes |
| 21 | Charles Griffen (USA) | Yes |
| 22 | Brett Wilkin (USA) | No |
| 23 | Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay (Egypt) | No |
| 24 | Iain Valliere (Canada) | No |
Out of the 24 qualified bodybuilders, 21 are expected to compete in the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition.
What Time Is Mr Olympia Saturday Finals On?
Olympia Saturday Finals will start at 7:00 p.m. Below the title will perform today’s competition.
- Mr. Olympia
- Men’s Physique
- Bikini
- Classic Physique
How Qualified 2023 Mr. Olympia?
To qualify for Mr. Olympia is a significant achievement and requires specific criteria.
Past champions are qualified for the same division for life. Also, the top five finishers of the Men’s open from the previous year are automatically eligible to compete in the next year.
The line-up for Mr. Olympia 2023 includes some of the well-known and respectable names in the bodybuilding world. Twenty-four bodybuilders qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia, but only 21 bodybuilders will step on the stage of the 2023 Mr. Olympia after three of those withdrew due to retirement and other reasons.
Athletes not competing
Three athletes who qualified for the 2023 Mr. Olympia have since withdrawn. Ian Valliere announced his retirement last month; two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh Elssbiay bowed out last month to focus on his physique and recovery. Brett Wilkin withdrew from the event due to health issues earlier this month, leaving 21 athletes to take the stage in Orlando.
Top contenders
If Choopan or Curry don’t win the title, we’ll see the 18th Mr. Olympia this time. 212 Olympia Champion in 2021, Derek Lunsford was the runner-up to Choopan in 2022 and is looking to become the first athlete ever to win the competition in two different divisions.
2021 Arnold Class champion and 2022 Mr. Olympia bronze medalist Nick Walker hasn’t been shy about proclaiming himself the next champion. He consistently shares his progress throughout his preparation on YouTube and other social media platforms.
Walker recently participated at the 2023 Arnold Classic, finishing second to Samson Dauda. Traditionally, the Arnold Classic champions are considered a favorite for the Olympia. Dauda ranked sixth at the 2022 Olympia but has improved significantly since then.
Dark horses
Other than the favorites, some have outside shots of winning the prestigious title but more likely have the potential to finish in the top 10, which is also a significant career stride.
Talking about such athletes, former Classic Physique competitor Regan Grimes is one of those. He is one of the smallest men in the lineup despite being huge in other metrics, but has an exceptionally great shape.
Another such athlete, Hassan Mostafa, ranked 13th in the 2021 Olympia. Since then, he has added size and improved his conditioning, and we could see him making it into the top 10.
Charles Griffin displayed his best version of physique at his 2023 Legion Sports Fest win earlier this month and has a chance to finish at respectable positions in Olympia. Also, don’t forget 2023 New York Pro champion Tonio Burton, as the former 212 competitor has added quality size to his body and is an absolute poser.
Olympia debutants
This year, Ross Flanigan, Behrooz Tabani, Justin Shier, Roman Fritz, and Phil Clahar will make their Olympia debuts in Orlando. In the past, we have seen Olympia rookies failing to make the top 15. However, we have also seen debutants like Jacked making it to the top 10 in their debut.
2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Results
- Winner — Sarah Villegas $50,000
- Second Place — Natalia Abraham Coelho $20,000
- Third Place — Zama Benta $12,000
- Fourth Place — Brooke Walker $7,000
- Fifth Place — Anne-Loraine Mohn $6,000
- Sixth Place — Ivie Rhein
- Seventh Place — Pamela Canfield
- Eighth Place — Alex Hall
- Ninth Place — Jeanine Feldman
- Tenth Place — Emily Schubert
