In the realm of bodybuilding, the highly anticipated 2023 Mr. Olympia has made a triumphant return, once again gracing the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida. From November 2 to 5, the Orange County Convention Center served as the prestigious arena for this ultimate showcase of physique and strength. Among the many divisions that took center stage, the Men’s Physique category emerged as a focal point of interest, captivating fans and enthusiasts alike. On the morning of Saturday, November 4, at 11:30 am Eastern, the athletes in this division engaged in their prejudging round, setting the stage for what would prove to be an exhilarating and fiercely competitive event. The 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Prejudging Overview of the Official Report listed below.
Last year, Erin Banks stunned the bodybuilding world. He won both the Arnold Classic and Men’s Physique Olympia, defeating Brandon Hendrickson in a close contest in Las Vegas. Recently, he competed at the 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro. However, Kyron Holden claimed victory there. Now, many wonder if Banks can still compete with top contenders like Hendrickson and rising star Emanuel Hunter.
As prejudging began, the competition heated up. Ryan Terry immediately grabbed attention with his impressive midsection. Meanwhile, Hendrickson entered determined to reclaim his crown. Emanuel Hunter, the dark horse, also excited fans with his rapid ascent. In the final call-out, the battle intensified. Banks, Terry, Hendrickson, and Hunter squared off in a tense showdown. By the end, Hendrickson and Terry clearly stood out, thanks to their strong backs and commanding stage presence.
2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Prejudging:
Official callout reports below:
First Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Buendia |
| 2 | Brandon Hendrickson |
| 3 | Kyron Holden |
| 4 | Emanuel Hunter |
| 5 | Diogo Montenegro |
| 6 | Corey Morris |
| 7 | Ryan Terry |
| 8 | Erin Banks |
Second Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vitor Chavez |
| 2 | Carlos DeOliveira |
| 3 | Andre Ferguson |
| 4 | Charjo Grant |
| 5 | Joseph Lee |
| 6 | Edvan Palmeira |
| 7 | Jeremy Potvin |
| 8 | Arya Saffaie |
Third Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Ammons |
| 2 | Victor Manuel Chavez |
| 3 | Emmanuel Costa |
| 4 | Drew Cullen |
| 5 | Ismael Dominquez |
| 6 | Maruo Fialho Garcia Jr. |
| 7 | Jason Huynh |
| 8 | Yoon Sung Lee |
| 9 | Vinicius Mateus Veiro Lima |
| 10 | Benquil Marigny |
| 11 | Jeremiah Maxey |
Fourth Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mohmood Al-Maghrabi |
| 2 | Anderson Arruda |
| 3 | Adeyemi Awoyemi |
| 4 | Ali Bilal |
| 5 | Ricardo Croci |
| 6 | Reuben Glass |
| 7 | Jonas Jamena |
| 8 | Mehdi Kabbadj |
| 9 | Joven Sagabain |
Fifth Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuwan Chauhan |
| 2 | Rodrigue Chesnier |
| 3 | Febo Gambacorta |
| 4 | Emile Walker |
| 5 | Sidy Pouye |
| 6 | Yoon Sung Lee |
Sixth Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ming Chieh Tsai |
| 2 | Derrick Stevenson |
| 3 | Kahlia Ramzi |
| 4 | Rafael Oliveira |
| 5 | Junho Lee |
Seventh Callout
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Buendia |
| 2 | Vitor Chavez |
| 3 | Kyron Holden |
| 4 | Diogo Montenegro |
| 5 | Corey Morris |
| 6 | Jeremy Potvin |
Final Callout (Top 4)
| Place | Competitor |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Hendrickson |
| 2 | Emanuel Hunter |
| 3 | Ryan Terry |
| 4 | Erin Banks |
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| Friday Results: | Saturday Results: | Saturday Prejudging Recap: | 2023 Olympia Schedule (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023): |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mr. Olympia Results (All Divisions) | 2023 Mr. Olympia Results | Classic Physique Prejudging Report | Olympia Prejudging — *9:30 am |
| 2023 212 Olympia Results | 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Results | Bikini Prejudging Report | Classic Physique |
| 2023 Fitness Olympia Results | 2023 Bikini Olympia Results | Men’s Physique | |
| 2023 Figure Olympia Results | 2023 Classic Physique Olympia Results | Bikini | |
| 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Results | 2023 Wheelchair Olympia Results | Pro Wheelchair (Prejudging & Finals) | |
| 2023 Ms. Olympia Results | Olympia Saturday Finals — *7:00 pm | ||
| 2023 Wellness Olympia Results | Mr. Olympia | ||
| Classic Physique | |||
| Men’s Physique | |||
| Bikini |
(All times are in EDT – Eastern Daylight Time)
Overview
The 2023 Mr. Olympia has returned to Orlando, Florida, taking place from November 2 to 5 at the Orange County Convention Center. The Men’s Physique division, which emphasizes aesthetics and midsection, had its prejudging round on November 4, drawing great anticipation from fans. Erin Banks, last year’s double champion, faced strong competition from Brandon Hendrickson and Emanuel Hunter, setting the stage for an intense showdown. In the final call-out, Hendrickson and Terry emerged as frontrunners due to their impressive back development and stage presence, adding to the excitement of this bodybuilding spectacle.
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