In the grand tradition of bodybuilding’s most prestigious event, the Mr. Olympia 2023 prejudging round drew to a close amidst the electric atmosphere of the Friday night festivities in Orlando, FL. The stage was set for a clash of titans, with the spotlight on the world’s most sculpted physiques vying for the honor of being crowned Mr. Olympia.
Brandon Curry, the 2019 Mr. Olympia, after much speculation about his health, took to Instagram to confirm his participation following an ulcer scare, making him the only previous Mr. Olympia in the fray. The reigning champion, Hadi Choopan, was there to defend his title against a field of hungry contenders, including Derek Lunsford, the runner-up from 2022, and Samson Dauda, the victor of the 2023 Arnold Classic.
As the competitors were introduced, the judges, under the keen eye of Steve Weinberger, began the arduous task of whittling down the competitors, seeking out those worthy of the Sandow Trophy.
Callout Reports: The Battle Lines Drawn
First Callout:
The first callout was a testament to the high stakes of the competition, featuring:
- Andrew Jacked
- Samson Dauda
- Derek Lunsford
- Brandon Curry
- Hunter Labrada
- Hadi Choopan
Second Callout:
- Hassan Mostafa
- Michal Krizo
- Tonio Burton
- Regan Grimes
- Charles Griffen
Third Callout:
- Justin Shier
- Ross Flanigan
- Phil Clahar
- Roman Fritz
- Theo Leguerrier
- Andrea Presti
Fourth Callout:
- Andrew Jacked
- Michal Krizo
- Brandon Curry
- Hunter Labrada
Final Callout (Top 3)
- Hadi Choopan
- Derek Lunsford
- Samson Dauda
While the prejudging round did not declare a definitive winner, it set the stage for what promises to be a historic final. The anticipation for Saturday’s finale is palpable, with the question on everyone’s mind: Will Choopan retain his title, or will we witness the rise of a new Mr. Olympia?
2023 Mr. Olympia Friday Night Results
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- 2023 Men’s 212 Olympia Results
- 2023 Classic Physique Olympia Results
- 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia Results
- 2023 Ms. Olympia Results
- 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Results
- 2023 Fitness Olympia Results
- 2023 Figure Olympia Results
- 2023 Wellness Olympia Results
- 2023 Bikini Olympia Results
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