Fans packed Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater on Friday night as the 2022 Olympia was in full force. Friday night is generally considered “ladies night”, but the Mr. Olympia bias also took place, and there were several big events throughout the night at the other contests held in Las Vegas.
Olympia 2022 weekend full schedule
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New men’s Open champion?
The latest prejudice legend has raised eyebrows – not because of the men who participated in it, but because of their positions in this legend. Hadi Choopan maintained his position at the center of this legend, but he was joined in the center at various times by Derek Lunsford and eventually 2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry. They were accompanied by Samson Dauda, Nick Walker and defending champion Mamdouh Elssbiay. What was surprising was that Big Ramy never saw the legend’s cross, meaning the judges didn’t consider him for the win. That means there’s a good chance Curry regains the title or we have a 17.e Mr Olympia.
Coelho beats Villegas to win the Women’s Physics Olympia
Natalia Abraham Coelho is one of the most popular female athletes in all divisions, but her goal is to be a champion in female physique. That dream came true because Coelho showed up in the best shape of her life and won the Women’s Physique Olympia title from two-time winner Sarah Villegas, who came in second place. Coelho had been a runner-up several times, but this was his night, and it capped off his year in a big way. She also won in Pittsburgh and New York earlier this year. She is the first champion to win all three shows in the same year.
Shaw repeats the triple turn
Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw has dominated the women’s bodybuilding division since returning to Olympia in 2020. She had won the Rising Phoenix and Olympia in 2020 and 2021. She matched that feat again in Las Vegas by winning her third Olympia a month later. having won the Rising Phoenix for the third time. The three-time repeat has started a conversation about whether Shaw could become the greatest of all time when she calls it a career.
Clarida reclaims Olympia 212 title
Shaun “Giant Killer” Clarida is soon to be a dad, but he became a two-time Olympia 212 champion this weekend. Clarida edged out Angel Calderon Frias and former 212 title holder Kamal Elgargni to reclaim the title. He is the first man to win the Olympia 212 title after losing it.
Truscott wins second Fitness Olympiad
Missy Truscott was supposed to be joined by fellow Fitness Olympia winners Whitney Jones and Oksana Grishina, but both had to pull out before the bias started. This put Truscott in the driver’s seat and she crossed the finish line. Jaclyn Baker finished second and Ariel Khadr settled for third.
Gillon’s dominance continues
The only competition that seemed like a formality was Figure, and Cydney Gillon did not disappoint. Gillon won his sixth Olympia, extending his figure record for the most in history. The second was Jessica Reyes Padilla and the third this year was Lola Montez.
Francille Mattos repeats in well-being
Gillon and Shaw weren’t the only champions to successfully defend their championships. Francielle Mattos held off a strong charge from Isabelle Nunes and Angela Borges to win her second straight Wellness Olympia title. This year was the first time the finals were held on the main stage, and the champion made the most of her opportunity to shine.
The Olympia weekend continues with the Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini and Wheelchair finals all taking place on Saturday December 17e.
