The 2023 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open competition lived up to the hype with notable attendees like Dave Bautista and Shaquille O’Neal present at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In this fiercely contested event, Derek Lunsford emerged as the new Mr. Olympia after the finals held on Saturday, November 4.
Leading up to the marquee show, there were some setbacks, with Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, the former two-time champion, deciding to give his physique a well-deserved break instead of participating. Furthermore, just three days before the event, Nick “The Mutant” Walker withdrew due to a severe hamstring injury.
However, these challenges did not dampen the competition. Hadi Choopan showcased his signature conditioning, facing tough competition from his teammate and former 212 Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford, as well as contender Samson Dauda, who impressed with his stature, fullness, and balance during the prejudging rounds. They shared the center stage, keeping fans in suspense regarding the scorecards.
In the finals, Lunsford, Dauda, and Choopan engaged in a second round to determine the winner. Ultimately, Derek Lunsford’s exceptional hardness and detail secured his victory as the 2023 Mr. Olympia. Hadi Choopan secured the second position, and Samson Dauda claimed third place. Lunsford also received the prestigious 2023 People’s Olympia Champ Award.
Official final results below:
2023 Mr. Olympia Results:
Place | Athlete | Prize |
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1st | Derek Lunsford | $400,000 |
2nd | Hadi Choopan | $150,000 |
3rd | Samson Dauda | $100,000 |
4th | Brandon Curry | $40,000 |
5th | Andrew Jacked | $35,000 |
People’s Champ Award:
Winner |
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Derek Lunsford |
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Official Scorecard:
Details |
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Coming Soon! |
Mr. Olympia Winners History:
Year | Winner | Location |
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2022 | Hadi Choopan | Las Vegas, NV |
2021 | Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay | Orlando, FL |
2020 | Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay | Orlando, FL |
2019 | Brandon Curry | Las Vegas, NV |
2018 | Shawn Rhoden | Las Vegas, NV |
2017 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2016 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2015 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2014 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2013 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2012 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2011 | Phil Heath | Las Vegas, NV |
2010 | Jay Cutler | Las Vegas, NV |
2009 | Jay Cutler | Las Vegas, NV |
2008 | Dexter Jackson | Las Vegas, NV |
2007 | Jay Cutler | Las Vegas, NV |
2006 | Jay Cutler | Las Vegas, NV |
2005 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
2004 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
2003 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
2002 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
2001 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
2000 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
1999 | Ronnie Coleman | Las Vegas, NV |
1998 | Ronnie Coleman | New York, NY |
1997 | Dorian Yates | Los Angeles, CA |
1996 | Dorian Yates | Chicago, IL |
1995 | Dorian Yates | Atlanta, GA |
1994 | Dorian Yates | Atlanta, GA |
1993 | Dorian Yates | Atlanta, GA |
1992 | Dorian Yates | Helsinki, Finland |
1991 | Lee Haney | Orlando, FL |
1990 | Lee Haney | Chicago, IL |
1989 | Lee Haney | Rimini, Italy |
1988 | Lee Haney | Los Angeles, CA |
1987 | Lee Haney | Gothenburg, Sweden |
1986 | Lee Haney | Columbus, OH |
1985 | Lee Haney | Brussels, Belgium |
1984 | Lee Haney | New York, NY |
1983 | Samir Bannout | Munich, Germany |
1982 | Chris Dickerson | London, England |
1981 | Franco Columbu | Columbus, OH |
1980 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Sydney, Australia |
1979 | Frank Zane | Columbus, OH |
1978 | Frank Zane | Columbus, OH |
1977 | Frank Zane | Columbus, OH |
1976 | Franco Columbu | Columbus, OH |
1975 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Pretoria, South Africa |
1974 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | New York, NY |
1973 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | New York, NY |
1972 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Essen, Germany |
1971 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Paris, France |
1970 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | New York, NY |
1969 | Sergio Oliva | New York, NY |
1968 | Sergio Oliva | New York, NY |
1967 | Sergio Oliva | New York, NY |
1966 | Larry Scott | New York, NY |
1965 | Larry Scott | New York, NY |
2023 Olympia Results:
- Saturday Results:
- 2023 Classic Physique Olympia Results
- 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Results
- 2023 Bikini Olympia Results
- 2023 Wheelchair Olympia Results
- Friday Results:
- 2023 Mr. Olympia Results All Divisions
- 2023 212 Olympia Results
- 2023 Fitness Olympia Results
- 2023 Figure Olympia Results
- 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Results
- 2023 Ms. Olympia Results
- 2023 Wellness Olympia Results
Saturday Prejudging Recap:
- Classic Physique Prejudging Report
- Men’s Physique Prejudging Report
- Bikini Prejudging Report
Overview
In the highly anticipated 2023 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open competition held in Orlando, Florida, Derek Lunsford emerged as the new champion. Notable figures, including Dave Bautista and Shaquille O’Neal, added to the event’s excitement. The competition faced challenges with Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay opting for a break and Nick “The Mutant” Walker’s sudden withdrawal due to injury. Nevertheless, the event showcased intense battles, particularly among top contenders such as Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, and Samson Dauda. Ultimately, Derek Lunsford’s exceptional performance in the finals secured his victory as the 2023 Mr. Olympia, with official scorecard details pending. The event’s rich history, with champions like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman, added to its prestige, while various divisions were featured in the 2023 Olympia Results.
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