The bright lights of Las Vegas once again hosted the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the world — the 61st edition of Mr. Olympia 2025, held from October 9 to 12 at the Resorts World Las Vegas. Organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), the event brings together elite athletes competing across multiple divisions for glory and recognition on the sport’s biggest stage.
The Mr. Olympia Open division remains the crown jewel of the competition. Last year’s champion, Samson Dauda from the United Kingdom, returned to defend his title against former winners Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan. The Open category offers a $400,000 prize and the honor of being named the best bodybuilder in the world — a title that has defined legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Phil Heath.
With eleven categories in total, including Classic Physique, 212 Olympia, Men’s Physique, and Bikini Olympia, the event showcases the best of global bodybuilding. Each division is judged on specific criteria such as symmetry, proportion, muscle conditioning, and stage presentation, ensuring a fair and competitive display of world-class physiques.
Check out the full schedule and TV channels of Mr. Olympia 2025, that will be held in Las Vegas this weekend. (Photo: MrO)
Who won the Open Mr. Olympia 2025?
(This section will be updated once the official winner of the Open Mr. Olympia 2025 is announced during the final event in Las Vegas.)
| Place | Name | Country | Judging | Finals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keone Pearson | USA | 5 | -- | 5 |
| 2 | Shaun Clarida | USA | 10 | -- | 10 |
| 3 | Lucas Garcia | Brazil | 16 | -- | 16 |
| 4 | Nihat Kaya | Turkey | 19 | -- | 19 |
| 5 | Courage Opara | USA | 27 | -- | 27 |
| 6 | Kerrith Bajjo | USA | 28 | -- | 28 |
| 7 | Francisco Barrios Vlk | Brazil | 36 | -- | 36 |
| 8 | Vitor Alves Porto De Oliveira | Brazil | 40 | -- | 40 |
| 9 | Marco Ruz | France | 43 | -- | 43 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Zagarella | Italy | 51 | -- | 51 |
| 11 | Luiz Esteves | Brazil | 55 | -- | 55 |
| 12 | Frankie Mercado | USA | 60 | -- | 60 |
| 13 | Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi | Spain | 64 | -- | 64 |
| 14 | Sung Yeop Jang | South Korea | 70 | -- | 70 |
| 15 | Mazin Al Rahbi | Oman | 76 | -- | 76 |
| 16 | Radoslav Angelov | Bulgaria | 80 | -- | 80 |
| 16 | Lucas Coelho | Brazil | 80 | -- | 80 |
| 16 | Roman Iushchenko | Ukraine | 80 | -- | 80 |
| 16 | Ching Chieh Lin | Taiwan, China | 80 | -- | 80 |
| 16 | Samir Troudi | Sweden | 80 | -- | 80 |
Check out the full schedule and TV channels of Mr. Olympia 2025, that will be held in Las Vegas this weekend. (Photo: MrO)
What else to know about the event and competitors?
The Open division lineup features 20 elite athletes, including Samson Dauda (UK), Derek Lunsford (USA), Hadi Choopan (Iran), Nick Walker (USA), and Rubiel Mosquera (Colombia). Each athlete aims to secure a spot in the Top 15, determined by cumulative judging points.
Fans can stream the full event live on Olympia TV via pay-per-view (PPV) for $74.99, which includes access to all divisions, behind-the-scenes coverage, press conferences, and the fan-favorite Meet the Olympians session.
Since its debut in 1965, Mr. Olympia has celebrated the sport’s greatest icons, shaping the history of modern bodybuilding. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s seven titles to Ronnie Coleman’s record-tying eight, the competition continues to inspire new generations of athletes striving for perfection on the world stage.
