Sat Oct 12 18:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Mr. Olympia Returns: Bodybuilding Spectacle Set to Captivate

The annual Mr. Olympia competition, the pinnacle of bodybuilding, is back for its 2024 edition, promising another awe-inspiring spectacle of muscularity and dedication. This weekend, the world’s strongest men and women will battle for the coveted title, their bodies sculpted to perfection, oiled, and ready to be judged.

The competition, renowned for its focus on aesthetic muscle mass, has seen legendary champions like Ronnie Coleman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Phil Heath dominate the stage in the past.

Derek Lunsford, the 2023 champion, will face tough competition from former winners Hadi Choopan and Brandon Curry, as well as Nigerian standout Samson Dauda.

The Sporting News will be tracking the results of each event, including the Mr. and Ms. Olympia competitions, providing fans with real-time updates on this highly anticipated showdown.

**A Glimpse at the Past:**

Here’s a list of previous Mr. Olympia winners dating back to 2000:

* 2000 – Ronnie Coleman
* 2001 – Ronnie Coleman
* 2002 – Ronnie Coleman
* 2003 – Ronnie Coleman
* 2004 – Ronnie Coleman
* 2005 – Ronnie Coleman
* 2006 – Jay Cutler
* 2007 – Jay Cutler
* 2008 – Dexter Jackson
* 2009 – Jay Cutler
* 2010 – Jay Cutler
* 2011 – Phil Heath
* 2012 – Phil Heath
* 2013 – Phil Heath
* 2014 – Phil Heath
* 2015 – Phil Heath
* 2016 – Phil Heath
* 2017 – Phil Heath
* 2018 – Shawn Rhoden
* 2019 – Brandon Curry
* 2020 – Mamdouh Elssbiay
* 2021 – Mamdouh Elssbiay
* 2022 – Mamdouh Elssbiay
* 2023 – Derek Lunsford

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