The second half of the 2023 Olympia Weekend Finals is underway. Today featured three prejudging rounds and one full contest within the World Fitness Expo in Orlando, FL. Bodybuilding superstars and followers flooded the seats able to see the world’s greatest pose down. Here’s a fast have a look at the highlights.
Men’s Physique Olympia: Ryan Terry Scores Upset Victory
There was no certainty in Men’s Physique. 2022 champion Erin Banks misplaced to Kyron Holden within the 2023 Legion Sports Fest Pro one month earlier than the Olympia. Past champs Brandon Hendrickson and Jeremy Buendia have been additionally charging for him.
The contender that nobody noticed coming was Ryan Terry, however he made his presence identified in a rush. He and Hendrickson have been despatched backstage early within the first callout as a result of they have been to this point forward of the pack. They have been within the last callout, flanked by Banks and Emanuel Hunter. When it was all stated and finished Saturday evening, Terry was introduced the winner of his first physique title.
Olympia Physique Top 5
- Ryan Terry $50,000
- Brandon Hendrickson $20,000
- Erin Banks $12,000
- Emanuel Hunter $7,000
- Diogo Montenegro $6,000
Bikini Olympia: Jennifer Dorie Reclaims Bikini Title
This 12 months’s Bikini Olympia featured over 50 girls, together with 4 previous champions. The final two, Maureen Blanquisco (2022) and Jennifer Dorie (2021) have been the early favorites earlier than prejudging started, and followers have been standing behind the seated space within the World Fitness Expo to look at the present. And within the night finals the 2 have been the final names to be referred to as earlier than Dorie was introduced the 2023 winner.
They have been within the first and last callout, however three-time champion Ashley Kaltwasser was within the operating as nicely. She is the one three-time winner in historical past, and completed a good third.
Bikini Top 5
- Jennifer Dorie $50,000
- Maureen Blanquisco $20,000
- Ashley Kaltwasser $12,000
- Lauralie Chapados $7,000
- Elisa Pecini $6,000
Wheelchair Olympia
The last contest was the Wheelchair Olympia, that includes five-time champ Harold Kelley. He would face a number of new and outdated challengers in Orlando on this single-round present, and for the primary time within the present’s historical past, Bob Cicherillo didn’t announce his title because the champion.
Karol Milewski is the second Wheelchair Olympia winner in historical past, due to pulling off the largest upset of the weekend. Kelley completed in second place.
Saturday Night Finals
The conclusion of Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and the 59th Mr. Olympia are set to happen within the Orange County Convention Center later at the moment. If you wish to watch world champions get topped dwell, go to www.olympiaproductions.com to order the Olympia pay-per-view and be a part of us from the consolation of house.