The sixty-second edition of the 2026 Mr. Olympia took place at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, cementing its status as the global epicenter of professional bodybuilding. On the IFBB Pro League stage, top athletes from the international circuit showcased an impeccable performance, the result of months of rigorous discipline and extreme preparation. Below, we present the complete recap and details of what transpired in the 2026 Ms. Olympia division, one of the premier categories.
Who won Ms. Olympia 2026?
Check the results for the 2026 Ms. Olympia category. Prejudging and the finals will take place on Friday, September 25.
Who participated in the 2026 Ms. Olympia category?
The Ms. Olympia 2026 competition brings together an elite field of female bodybuilding athletes who earned their qualification through the highly competitive IFBB Pro League season. With some of the sport’s biggest names set to take the stage in Las Vegas.
Among the athletes officially registered and confirmed to compete at the 2026 Ms. Olympia are:
- Leyvina Rodrigues Barros (Brazil)
- Nadia Capotosto (Italy)
- Desunka Dawson (United States)
- Alcione Santos Barreto
- Martina Lopez
- Ashley Lynnette Jones
- Anastasia Korableva
Ms. Olympia 2026 Judging Criteria
Judges evaluate a rigorous standard that combines elite muscle development with structural harmony. These are the key points that determine the score on stage:
- Muscle Mass and Development: Significant overall muscle volume and density are valued, consistent with the open bodybuilding division, requiring development superior to categories such as Figure or Women’s Physique.
- Symmetry and Proportion: The judges analyze the overall balance of the physical structure, seeking an appropriate aesthetic line despite the high level of hypertrophy and avoiding obvious imbalances between muscle groups.
- Conditioning and Definition (Dryness): The degree of detail, striations, and vascularity is evaluated, requiring a very low body fat percentage that allows the separation and quality of each muscle to be appreciated under stage lighting.
- Presentation and Posing Execution: The ability to hold mandatory poses and the individual routine are decisive. Fluidity, elegance in the transition of movements, and firmness in maintaining postures under conditions of extreme fatigue are taken into account.