The 61st Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend brought Las Vegas to a standstill once again, as bodybuilding’s biggest stars stepped under the bright lights of Resorts World for four days of elite competition.
From October 9–12, the sport’s most sculpted athletes battled across 11 professional divisions, each representing the absolute peak of physical conditioning, dedication, and artistry.
This year’s Olympia shattered expectations — both in competition and in prize money. The total purse hit a record-breaking $2 million, the largest in Olympia history, transforming bodybuilding’s most prestigious showcase into a multi-million-dollar spectacle. The Men’s Open champion walked away with a life-changing $600,000 and the iconic Sandow trophy, while second and third place received $250,000 and $100,000 respectively. Across the other divisions, winners claimed $50,000 each, ensuring every champion left Las Vegas with both glory and a serious payday.
The weekend’s headliner, the 2025 Mr. Olympia, saw a stacked field of title contenders take the stage for one of the most hotly anticipated showdowns in recent memory. Returning champion Samson Dauda, known to fans as “The Nigerian Lion”, aimed to defend the crown he won in 2024 — but he faced fierce challenges from former champions Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford, both eager to reclaim the sport’s ultimate title.
After intense pre-judging and a dramatic final showdown under the Vegas lights, the judges delivered their verdict, crowning a new 2025 Mr. Olympia champion and closing out one of the most competitive seasons in bodybuilding history.
Beyond the Men’s Open, the weekend’s 11 divisions showcased the full spectrum of the sport — from the mass monsters of Men’s Open to the aesthetic precision of Classic Physique, and from the conditioning of Women’s Physique to the balanced beauty of Bikini. Each category delivered elite performances, underscoring the global reach and evolving standard of modern bodybuilding.
Not listed below is the winner of the 2025 Mr. Olympia People’s Champion award, which went to the ever-popular Hadi Choopan.
Generation Iron and The Sporting News provided live coverage throughout the weekend.
Confirmed 2025 Olympia Winners:
The following results mark the official winners crowned so far, with a handful of divisions — including the Men’s Open — still to be decided.
- Mr. Olympia: Derek Lunsford
- Men’s 212: Keone Pearson
- Classic Physique: Ramon Rocha Queiroz
- Men’s Physique: Ryan Terry
- Ms. Olympia: Andrea Shaw
- Fitness: Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Figure: Rhea Gayle
- Women’s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho
- Wellness: Eduarda Bezerra
- Bikini: Maureen Blanquisco
- Pro Wheelchair: James Berger
Division Highlights
Mr Olympia
The 2025 Men’s Open lineup was one for the ages – featuring four former champions and a depth of talent rarely seen on a single Olympia stage. What began as a four-man slugfest during prejudging carried all the way into Saturday night’s finals, where Derek Lunsford completed bodybuilding’s coveted trifecta — adding a second Mr. Olympia title to his 2025 Arnold Classic and Pittsburgh Pro victories. Hadi Choopan once again pushed him to the wire to claim the runner-up spot, while Andrew Jacked delivered a breakout year capped with a career-best third-place finish, proving himself one of the sport’s most improved athletes.
- First Place – Derek Lunsford ($600,000)
- Second Place – Hadi Choopan ($200,000)
- Third Place – Andrew Jacked ($100,000)
- Fourth Place – Samson Dauda ($40,000)
- Fifth Place – Martin Fitzwater ($30,000)
- Sixth Place – Nick Walker
- Seventh Place – Brandon Curry
- Eighth Place – Tonio Burton
- Ninth Place – William Bonac
- Tenth Place – Vitalii Ugolnikov
Men’s Physique
Saturday night’s final saw a familiar rivalry take center stage as Ryan Terry and Ali Bilal renewed their battle from last year — and just like before, it was Terry who emerged on top. Entering in the best shape of his career, Terry claimed his third consecutive Men’s Physique Olympia title, later promising fans he’ll return next year to defend it again. Both he and Bilal dominated from the opening prejudging, with Brandon Hendrickson rounding out the top three after another strong showing that cemented his place among the division’s elite.
- First Place – Ryan Terry ($50,000)
- Second Place – Ali Bilal ($20,000)
- Third Place – Brandon Hendrickson ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Erin Banks ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Edvan Palmeira ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Juxian He
- Seventh Place – Andrei Deiu
- Eighth Place – Jeremy Buendia
- Ninth Place – Corey Morris
- Tenth Place – Vitor Chaves
Bikini Olympia
After a fiercely contested prejudging, Maureen Blanquisco stood out from the start and went on to reclaim the Bikini Olympia title on Saturday night. It marked a triumphant comeback for Blanquisco, who first won the championship in 2022, finished runner-up to Jennifer Dorie in 2023, and was forced to withdraw last year before returning in peak form this season. She faced a stacked field that included past champions Ashley Kaltwasser and Lauralie Chapados, but it was Ashlyn Little who made the biggest leap up the standings to take an impressive second place behind Blanquisco’s well-earned victory.
- First Place – Maureen Blanquisco ($50,000)
- Second Place – Ashlyn Little ($20,000)
- Third Place – Jasmine Gonzalez ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Aimee Delgado ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Ashley Kaltwasser ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Lauralie Chapados
- Seventh Place – Ivanna Escandar
- Eighth Place – Vania Auguste
- Ninth Place – Maria Acosta
- Tenth Place – Ariana Brothers
Pro Wheelchair
The Pro Wheelchair division took centre stage on Saturday afternoon at the 2025 Olympia, continuing its rise as one of the most inspiring and fast-growing categories in the sport. With six-time champion Harold Kelley absent from this year’s competition, the title race was wide open — and James Berger seized the moment, delivering a standout performance to claim his first Pro Wheelchair Olympia gold. Judged primarily from the waist up, each athlete’s presentation is evaluated with consideration of their individual circumstances, adding depth and context to the competition. The result was a powerful display of resilience and physique mastery as the world’s best wheelchair bodybuilders battled for the sport’s top honour — and Berger emerged as the new standard-bearer for a division that continues to earn well-deserved recognition on bodybuilding’s biggest stage.
- First Place – James Berger ($50,000)
- Second Place – Kevin Secundino ($20,000)
- Third Place – Rajesh John ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Josue Fabiano Barretto Monteiro ($6,000)
- Fifth Place – Gabriele Andriulli
- Sixth Place – Antonio Matkovic
- Seventh Place – Jason Metcalf
- Eighth Place – Oscar Gonzalez Gil
- Ninth Place – Brayden Hofman
- Tenth Place – Cosmo Trikes
Classic Physique
The Classic Physique division delivered another unforgettable showdown on Saturday night as it officially crowned a new king. With six-time champion Chris Bumstead retiring after last year’s event, the stage was set for a new era. Ramon Rocha Queiroz – known to fans as “Ramon Dino” – finally claimed the title that had long eluded him. A perennial contender and crowd favourite, Queiroz has spent years chasing Olympia gold, finishing runner-up to Bumstead twice and consistently placing in the top five. This weekend, he completed his climb to the summit, edging out Mike Sommerfeld, who earned his second straight runner-up finish, while Terrence Ruffin rounded out the top three. Having already captured the 2023 Arnold Classic crown, Queiroz now stands atop the Classic Physique division as its new standard-bearer — the culmination of patience, precision, and undeniable talent.
- First Place – Ramon Rocha Queiroz ($100,000)
- Second Place – Mike Sommerfeld ($40,000)
- Third Place – Terrence Ruffin ($20,000)
- Fourth Place – Josema Munoz ($10,000)
- Fifth Place – Niall Darwen ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Diego Galindo
- Seventh Place – Matheus Menegate
- Eighth Place – Michael Daboul
- Ninth Place – Justin Badurina
- Tenth Place – Matthew Greggo
Men’s 212
Keone Pearson made it three in a row in dominant fashion, once again holding off longtime rival Shaun Clarida to claim his third consecutive 212 Olympia title. Pearson’s victory, worth $50,000, cements him as the undisputed king of the lightweight division. Clarida earned $20,000 for second, followed by Lucas Garcia in third.
- First Place – Keone Pearson ($50,000)
- Second Place – Shaun Clarida ($20,000)
- Third Place – Lucas Garcia ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Nihat Kaya ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Courage Opara ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Kerrith Bajjo
- Seventh Place – Francisco Barrios Vlk
- Eighth Place – Vitor Alves De Oliveira
- Ninth Place – Marco Ruz
- Tenth Place – Giuseppe Zagarella
Ms. Olympia
Andrea Shaw extended her reign with a sixth straight Ms. Olympia title, continuing her dynasty since the division’s 2020 return. Shaw took home $50,000 after yet another commanding display, with Ashley Lynette Jones and Leyvina Barros rounding out the podium.
- First Place – Andrea Shaw ($50,000)
- Second Place – Ashley Lynette Jones ($20,000)
- Third Place – Leyvina Barros ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Angela Yeo ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Alcione Santos Barreto ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Melissa Teich
- Seventh Place – Natalia Kovaleva
- Eighth Place – Nadia Capotosto
- Ninth Place – Tiana Flex
- Tenth Place – Hunter Henderson
Fitness Olympia
With reigning champion Missy Truscott moving divisions, a new star emerged. Michelle Fredua-Mensah captured her first Fitness Olympia crown, taking the top spot and a $50,000 payout. Jaclyn Baker and Taylor Learmont finished second and third respectively.
- First Place – Michelle Fredua-Mensah ($50,000)
- Second Place – Jaclyn Baker ($20,000)
- Third Place – Taylor Learmont ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Amber Steffen ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Anna Fomina ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Allison Kramer
- Seventh Place – Amy Hamilton
- Eighth Place – Tamara Vahn
- Ninth Place – Andrea Glass
- Tenth Place – Jenny Worth
Figure Olympia
Following the retirement of eight-time champion Cydney Gillon, the Figure division opened wide — and Rhea Gayle seized her moment. Gayle outshone Lola Montez to become the new champion, earning $50,000 and writing her name into Olympia history.
- First Place – Rhea Gayle ($50,000)
- Second Place – Lola Montez ($20,000)
- Third Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Denise Zwinger-Tynek ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Nicole Zenobia Graham ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Natalia Soltero
- Seventh Place – Lena Ramsteiner
- Eighth Place – Ericka Morgan
- Ninth Place – Jennifer Zienert
- Tenth Place – Missy Truscott
Women’s Physique Olympia
A rivalry years in the making took another turn as Natalia Abraham Coelho reclaimed her throne from Sarah Villegas. After back-to-back runner-up finishes earlier in her career, Coelho returned to the top in 2025 with a $50,000 victory.
- First Place – Natalia Abraham Coelho ($50,000)
- Second Place – Sarah Villegas ($20,000)
- Third Place – Zama Benta ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Brittany Herrera ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Sheronica Henton ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Barbara Menage
- Seventh Place – Nana Silva
- Eighth Place – Meghan Morrison
- Ninth Place – Paula Ranta
- Tenth Place – Evon Pennington
Wellness Olympia
With three-time champion Francielle Mattos not competing, the Wellness division saw a new queen rise. Eduarda Bezerra captured her first Olympia win, defeating former champ Isabelle Nunes in a close battle. Bezerra’s triumph marked a new era for the fast-growing division.
- First Place – Eduarda Bezerra ($50,000)
- Second Place – Isabelle Nunes ($20,000)
- Third Place – Elisa Alcantara ($12,000)
- Fourth Place – Rayane Fogal ($7,000)
- Fifth Place – Leonida Ciobu ($6,000)
- Sixth Place – Valquira Lopes
- Seventh Place – Lisa Meiswinkel
- Eighth Place – Camile Luz
- Ninth Place – Raeli Dias
- Tenth Place – Daniele Mendonca
The 2025 Olympia didn’t just crown new champions — it confirmed once again that this is the stage where legends are made, and where the line between sport and spectacle continues to blur in the most electrifying way possible.
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