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Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, saw the approximate second half of the 2022 Olympia get kicked off. With division winners in the 212, Wellness, and Ms. Olympia already set, among others, Saturday’s pre-judging and callouts featured the Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, and Wheelchair categories.

Notably, the Wheelchair is all-inclusive, meaning final judgments on the competitors in this class will be judged at roughly the same time as initial callouts. The Finals for the three other divisions, as well as the Mr. Olympia, will begin at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Standard. time. Fans can watch the action unfold by purchasing a pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia website — www.olympiaproductions.com.

As each of the callout reports is finalized for every division on Saturday, Breaking Muscle will update this page accordingly with the results.

• Classic Physique
• Men’s Physique
• Bikini
• Wheelchair

Classic Physique

Respective callouts for the Classic Physique division started the 2022 Olympia festivities on Saturday. Three-time defending champion Chris Bumstead entered as the favorite. Meanwhile, contenders like Breon Ansley and Terrence Ruffin were in it to try and topple the young dynamo before he made even more history.

As usual, whoever would be featured in the first and last callouts would be considered a favorite and top contender heading into the Finals. Naturally, Bumstead found himself in the final group. Meanwhile, an athlete and former two-time champ like Ansley (2017-2018) — who will transition to the 212 division in 2023 — enjoyed some of his last moments as a Classic Physique competitor.

Here are the results of the callouts for the Classic Physique competitors.

Callout 1 

• Wesley Vissers
• Breon Ansley
• Urs Kalecinski
• Ramon Rocha Queiroz
• Chris Bumstead
• Mike Sommerfeld
• Terrence Ruffin
• Fabian Mayr

Callout 2

• Adam Bomert
• Chen Kang
• Kyrylo Khadaliev
• Michael Daboul
• Alex Cambronero
• Jorge Herrera
• Gabriel Zancanelli
• Jaehun Park

Callout 3

• Mehdi Larijani
• Dancovea Anderson
• Alexander Westermeier
• Neil Currey
• Ali Poladvand
• Darwin Andres Uribe Aristizabel
• Camilo Diaz
• Patrik Herczik
• Abdullah Wael Alrabiah

Callout 4 

• Tommy Clark
• Anthony Barbera III
• Tony Duong
• Valeri Enchev
• Junior Javorski
• Georgian Andrei Birica Anghel
• Jonathan Pelkey
• Josh Eastman

Callout 5

• Woilid Baatout
• Brady Barnes
• Mohamed Amine Fakhfakh
• Darren Farrell
• Emanuele Ricotti
• Jeff Hallenbeck
• Abdullah Al Sharafi

Callout 6

• Lemar Shaw
• Tyler Johnson
• Christopher Hunte
• Blake Course
• Marcus Perry
• Valentin Petrov
• Marco Ruz

Callout 7

• Robert Wichman
• Anthony Casado
• Mateo Vaihu
• Jesus Rodriguez Sendra
• Ahmed El Halawani
• Lenny Wicks
• Ruben Lopez Reyes
• Ali Poladvand

Callout 8

• Alex Cambronero
• Michael Daboul
• Terrence Ruffin
• Wesley Vissers
• Fabian Mayr

Callout 9

• Breon Ansley
• Urs Kalecinski
• Mike Sommerfeld

Callout 10

• Ramon Rocha Queiroz
• Chris Bumstead

Bumstead and Ramon Rocha Queiroz found themselves standing front and center during the first callout and were the only athletes featured in the last callout. They will head into the Finals as the top contenders for the 2022 Classic Physique Olympia title.

Men’s Physique

Breaking Muscle will update callout results for this division as they become available.

Bikini

Breaking Muscle will update callout results for this division as they become available.

Wheelchair

Breaking Muscle will update callout results for this division as they become available.

Here is the entire schedule for the 2022 Olympia weekend. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.)

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Fitness Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Finals

• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals

7:00 p.m. — Finals

• Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

Saturday should be quite a finale to an exhilarating edition of the Olympia. Anything can happen with bodybuilding’s elite on stage.

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Over 30 athletes were in Las Vegas, NV, to try and capture the 2022 Mr. Olympia title. Though, with the only competitors who had previously won the championship being two-time reigning victor Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay (2020-2021) and Brandon Curry (2019), anything could be possible. In terms of the only two former champions, Elssbiay was on the hunt to notch a three-peat and become just the eighth person ever to win at least three Mr. Olympia titles. Meanwhile, Curry has been on a mission since falling short over the last Olympias. A win would give him give his second Mr. Olympia championship in four years.

The main event of bodybuilding’s flagship competition started with pre-judging on Friday, Dec. 17, 2022, and left the door open for quite the battle on the ensuing Saturday. Any number of other contenders like Nick Walker, Derek Lunsford, Hadi Choopan, and Hunter Labrada could make a name for themselves after initial results, and as they try to topple Elssbiay and Curry.

Here is how pre-judging went for the Men’s Open division at the 2022 Mr. Olympia:

Comparison 1

• Hadi Choopan
• Andrew Jacked
• Tonio Burton
• James Hollingshead
• Vladyslav Sukhoruchko
• Antoine Vaillant

Comparison 2

• Derek Lunsford
• William Bonac
• Vitor Boff
• Patrick Johnson
• Andrea Presti
• Charles Griffen

Comparison  3

• Iain Valliere
• Nick Walker
• Michael Krizanek
• Justin Rodriguez
• Mohamed Shaaban
• Akim Williams

Comparison 4

• Theo Leguerrier
• Brandon Curry
• Hunter Labrada
• Rafael Brandao
• Joel Thomas
• Mohammad Alnsoor

Comparison 5

• Blessing Awodibu
• Andrea Muzi
• Samson Dauda
• Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay

Eventually, the callouts over these respective comparisons shook out like this:

Callout 1

• Samson Dauda
• Brandon Curry
• Hadi Choopan
• Derek Lunsford
• Nick Walker
• Mamdouh Elssbiay

Callout 2

• Iain Valliere
• William Bonac
• Chinedu “Andrew Jacked” Obiekea
• Hunter Labrada
• Rafael Brandao
• Michael Krizanek

Callout 3 

• Antoine Vaillant
• James Hollingshead
• Patrick Johnson
• Charles Griffen
• Justin Rodriguez
• Akim Williams

Callout 4

• Tonio Burton
• Vladyslav Sukhoruchko
• Blessing Awodibu
• Joel Thomas
• Mohamed Shaaban
• Mohammad Alnsoor

Callout 5 

• Andrea Presti
• Vitor Boff
• Theo Leguerrier
• Andrea Muzi

Callout 6

• William Bonac
• Samson Dauda
• Hunter Labrada
• Chinedu “Andrew Jacked” Obiekea

Callout 7

• Samson Dauda
• Hadi Choopan
• Brandon Curry
• Nick Walker
• Derek Lunsford
• Mamdouh Elssbiay

Curry and Walker had the pleasure of coveted center position during their final callout. Meanwhile, Elssbiay never stood in the center on his first callout, which also included Curry, Choopan, Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda, and Nick Walker. Ultimately, it is this group of six competitors sitting in a solid contending position for Saturday’s Finals.

Here is the entire schedule for the 2022 Olympia weekend. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.) Here is how to watch and keep up with the action.

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Fitness Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Finals

• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals

7:00 p.m. — Finals

• Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

Saturday night will officially sort out whether Elssbiay can join some all-time legendary company, whether Curry can put himself in the conversation of more esteemed icons, or whether an ascending Men’s Open star can capture their first Mr. Olympia title.

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Heading into the Finals of the 2022 Ms. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Dec. 16, the reigning champion Andrea Shaw had her sights set on another illustrious performance. Shaw did not fail in her mission and captured her third consecutive Ms. Olympia title.

After prejudging, Shaw was already in a strong spot, even with a trio of contenders in Margie Martin, Helle Trevino, and Angela Yeo all showing promise. Ultimately, Shaw proved to remain formidable and successfully defended her title once again.

Here are the top five athletes in the Ms. Olympia division at the 2022 Olympia and the respective prize money they earned:

2022 Ms. Olympia Results

1. Andrea Shaw: $50,000
2. Angela Yeo: $20,000
3. Helle Trevino: $12,000
4. Margie Martin: $7,000
5. Branka Njegovec: $6,000

The field of 20 athletes all went through comparisons, with the callouts listed accordingly. Those who found themselves in the last callout were those who had the best chance of winning.

Callout 1

• Danielle Willis
• Asha Hadley
• Reshanna Boswell
• Eva Montgomery
• Lisa Kudrey

Callout 2

• Irene Andersen
• MayLa Ash
• Mona Poursaleh
• Donna Salib

Callout 3

• Michelle Jin
• Chelsea Dion
• Michaela Aycock
• Branka Njegovec
• Theresa Ivancik
• Alcione Santos Barreto

Callout 4

• Margie Martin
• Andrea Shaw
• Angela Yeo
• Helle Trevino

Ten of the 20 competitors had the opportunity to perform their individual routines, as listed, before Shaw eventually took home her third straight Ms. Olympia title.

• Michaela Aycock
• Andrea Shaw
• Alcione Santos Barreto
• Michelle Jin
• Branka Njegovec
• Chelsea Dion
• Theresa Ivancik
• Helle Trevino
• Margie Martin
• Angela Yeo

Here is the entire schedule for the 2022 Olympia weekend, and here’s how to keep up with the action. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.)

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Fitness Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Finals

• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals

7:00 p.m. — Finals

• Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

By the end of Friday night, the Finals will have concluded for over half the competition’s divisions. Though, some of the tentpole divisions, like the Men’s Open and the Classic Physique, still await the docket on Saturday.

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The Wellness Olympia was introduced to the stage in 2021, where Francielle Mattos won the inaugural event. The 2022 edition saw an expanded field, not only in terms of competitors — growing from 20 contestants to 38 — but also in terms of the contest format, now having a second round of judging for competitors to work through.

2022 Wellness Olympia Results

These are the top five Wellness Olympia competitors of 2022, with their respective earnings.

1. Francielle Mattos ($50,000)
2. Isabel Nunes ($20,000)
3. Angela Borges ($12,000)
4. Kassandra Gillis ($7,000)
5. Rayane de Souza Santana ($6,000)

Mattos continued her Wellness Olympia wins and, as the event commentators mentioned, may be playing a part in determining the “ideal” physique judges look for in future contests because the division is relatively young and Mattos is taking the early charge ahead.

The final comparisons were called out in two groups before determining the eventual placings.

Comparison 1

• Leonida Ciobu
• Yarishina Ayala
• Marissa Andrews
• Rayane Fogal de Souza Santana
• Giselle Machado
• Bruna Seredich

Comparison 2

• Kassandra Gillis
• Francielle Mattos
• Isabelle Nunes
• Angela Borges

Here is the entire schedule for the 2022 Olympia weekend, and here’s how to keep up with the action. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.)

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Fitness Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Finals

• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals

7:00 p.m. — Finals

• Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

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The 2022 Olympia prejudging offered a potential showdown between a pair of 212 Olympia champions, Shaun Clarida (2020) and Kamal Elgargni (2019). As the competition and division moved toward the Finals on Friday night, the last two at the end of the round squared off once again on the Las Vegas, NV, stage.

Here are the top five athletes in the 212 division at the 2022 Mr. Olympia and the respective prize money they earned:

2022 212 Olympia Results

1. Shaun Clarida: $50,000 | 2022 212 Olympia Champion
2. Angel Calderon Frias: $20,000
3. Kamal Elgargni: $10,000
4. Ahmad Ashkanani: $6,000
5. Oleh Kryvyi: $4,000

In getting the ball rolling on 2022 Olympia victors, Shaun Clarida has won his second 212 Olympia in the last three years.

In no particular order as listed, here were the top 10 athletes that came out to be compared during the 212 Finals on Friday night:

• Bryan Balzano
• Felipe Moraes
• Kerrith Bajjo
• Shaun Clarida
• Angel Calderon Frias
• Ahmad Ashkanani
• Keone Pearson
• Oleh Kryvyi
• Dean White
• Kamal Elgargni

Here are how the respective comparisons shook out:

Comparison 1

• Bryan Balzano
• Kerrith Bajjo
• Oleh Kryvyi
• Dean White
• Felipe Moraes
• Keone Pearson

Comparison 2

• Kamal Elgargni
• Angel Calderon Frias
• Ahmad Ashkanani
• Shaun Clarida

Once the comparisons concluded, the respective top five athletes performed their usual individual routines, as listed below, before Clarida captured the title:

• Ahmad Ashkanani
• Angel Calderon Frias
• Oleh Kryvyi
• Kamal Elgargni
• Shaun Clarida

Here is the entire schedule for the 2022 Olympia weekend, and here’s how to keep up with the action. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.)

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Fitness Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Finals

• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals

7:00 p.m. — Finals

• Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

The Finals are set for the first major portion of the 2022 Olympia, with a host of contenders trying to knock off the respective worthy defending champions.

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The first night of the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest wraps up after a pair of exciting rounds. On Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, competitors in six separate divisions proceeded through the pre-judging round.

The evening saw competitors return to the stage to whittle down the crowd until only the champion remained.

2022 Olympia Results

• Fitness
• 212
• Figure
• Women’s Physique
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness
• Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Fitness

After last minute withdrawals from both defending Fitness Olympia champion Whitney Jones and four-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina, this year’s contest was truly up for grabs to any hungry competitor.

Missy Truscott, the 2020 Fitness Olympia winner, was the only former champion left in the field of 20 competitors. Her experience and abilities clearly made an impression as she earned her second Fitness Olympia title.

1. Missy Truscott ($50,000)
2. Jaclyn Baker ($20,000)
3. Ariel Khadr ($12,000)
4. Sarah Kovach ($7,000)
5. Michelle Fredua-Mensah ($6,000)

212

The top five competitors were announced and included Ahmad Ashkanani, Kerrith Bajjo, Bryan Balzano, Shaun Clarida, Kamal Elgargni, Angel Calderon Frias, Oleh Kryvyi, Felipe Moraes, Keone Pearson, and Dean White.

From that group, the top five — Ashkanani, Clarida, Elgargni, Calderon Frias, and Kryvyi — performed individual posing routines, which smoothly transitioned to the ranking announcements.

1. Shaun Clarida ($50,000)
2. Angel Calderon Frias ($20,000)
3. Kamal Elgargni ($10,000)
4. Ahmad Ashkanani ($6,000)
5. Oleh Kryvyi ($4,000)

Figure

In the largest Figure Olympia field ever, 39 athletes stepped on stage to vie for the title. After being narrowed down to a top 10, and soon a field of five, With the 2022 win, Cydney Gillon extended her legacy with a record six Figure Olympia titles.

1. Cydney Gillon ($50,000)
2. Jessica Reyes Padilla ($20,000)
3. Lola Montez ($12,000)
4. Jossie Nathali Alarcon Beceera ($7,000)
5. Natalia Soltero ($6,000)

Women’s Physique

While Natalia Coelho does have an Women’s Physique Olympia record including two second placings (2018, 2021) and two third placing (2019, 2020), she came away this year with her first championship. Two-time champion and expected favorite Sarah Villegas took second, a position she hasn’t seen since the 2019 Women’s Physique Olympia.

1. Natalia Coelho ($50,000)
2. Sarah Villegas ($20,000)
3. Brooke Walker ($12,000)
4. Barbara Menage ($7,000)
5. Ivie Rhein ($6,000)

Ms. Olympia

Results will be updated as they become available.

Wellness

Results will be updated as they become available.

Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Results will be updated as they become available.

The Contest Continues

The Olympia weekend continues with more competition at 9 a.m. (Pacific), Saturday, Dec. 17.

• Classic Physique Olympia Pre-judging
• Men’s Physique Olympia Pre-judging
• Bikini Olympia Pre-judging
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-judging and Finals

This year’s Olympia contest concludes at 7 p.m. (Pacific) Saturday night.

• Men’s Open Mr. Olympia Finals
• Men’s Physique Olympia Finals
• Bikini Olympia Finals
• Classic Physique Olympia Finals

There’s still time to tune-in and watch the contests by purchasing a pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia website — www.olympiaproductions.com.

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The Mr. Olympia competition is the pinnacle of the physique sports world. Across 11 divisions, competitors flexed and posed through the weekend of Dec. 16-17, 2022, and worked their way toward the sport’s biggest title.

After high-level performances in the initial callout round, competitors returned to the stage for a night of Finals to determine where the respective crowns belonged.

2022 Olympia Results

• Fitness
• 212
• Figure
• Women’s Physique
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness

Fitness

When 2021 Fitness Olympia champion Whitney Jones unexpectedly withdrew from this year’s contest, the Fitness competitors saw the title up for grabs. When four-time Fitness Olympia champion Oksana Grishina withdrew due to injury, the field became that much more competitive.

During pre-judging, 2020 Fitness Olympia champion and 2021 runner-up Misty Truscott seemed to catch the judges’ eyes.

Final results will be posted as they become available.

212

The entire 212 division spent much of the year in a state of limbo, with 2021 champion Derek Lunsford choosing not to defend his title and instead transitioning up to the Men’s Open division. 2020 212 champion Shaun Clarida added to the uncertainty by publicly teasing a potential move to the Men’s Open division before deciding, weeks before this year’s Olympia, to remain in the 212 division and seek another title.

By the end of pre-judging, Clarida, 2019 champion Kamal Elgargni, and relative newcomer Angel Calderon Frias appeared to be top contenders for this year’s vacant title.

Final results will be posted as they become available.

Figure

As the only Figure Olympia champion to win a record-setting five titles, it was likely that Cydney Gillon would continue her dominating reign. However, the 2022 stage was packed with more competitors than any other year, meaning Gillon would face the largest group of contenders ever.

As pre-judging concluded, the callouts may have indicated Gillon was on track to continue her winning streak.

Final results will be posted as they become available.

Women’s Physique

The 2022 Women’s Physique Olympia was the 10th iteration of the contest. Sarah Villegas returned to the stage looking to add to her 2020 and 2021 crowns and become only the second woman to win the title at least three times.

Two-time runner-up Natalia Coelho and Villegas appeared to be battling for the title throughout pre-judging.

Final results will be posted as they become available.

Ms. Olympia

Two-time defending champion Andrea Shaw looked to make it a three-peat as she stepped on stage against 20 hungry competitors. 2020 runner-up Margie Martin had announced this to be her last contest after 11 years as a pro, which may have proved enough motivation to see her through.

Final results will be posted as they become available.

Wellness

As one of the newest divisions in the field, the Wellness Olympia finds its second-ever contest with a packed field. Inaugural champion Francielle Mattos looks to defend her title from a crowd of 37 challengers.

In addition, the Wellness division added a second competitive round, as a change from its single-round format in 2021.

Final results will be posted as they become available.

Olympia Coverage Continues

The Olympia competition continues Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, beginning at 9 a.m. (Pacific).

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — pre-judging and finals

The Olympia concludes with its final rounds Saturday evening at 7 p.m. (Pacific).

• Men’s Open Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

Fans of the physique sports can still watch the contests by purchasing a pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia website — www.olympiaproductions.com.

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The 2022 Olympia weekend officially began on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. As the respective champions in all 11 divisions are sorted out over the weekend, the all-important initial callout reports will set the table for the potential respective victors. After the callouts and pre-judging portion of the competition concludes, the Finals will begin at 6:00 p.m. EST on Friday for six of the participating divisions.

Fans can watch the action unfold by purchasing a pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia website — www.olympiaproductions.com.

As each of the callout reports is finalized for every division, Breaking Muscle will update this page accordingly with the results.

2022 Olympia Callout Reports

• Fitness
• 212

Fitness

Respective callouts for the Fitness Olympia portion of the contest began the day. With defending champion Whitney Jones withdrawing at the last minute, the division saw extra attention with a new victor assured. The 2020 Fitness Olympia champion and 2021 runner-up Missy Truscott appeared poised to regain her title with the opening selection.

The callouts for the Fitness division were based on the athletes’ physique. That will comprise one-third of their overall score. Olympia commentator Bob Cicherillo noted that four-time Fitness Olympia winner Oksana Grishina withdrew due to an injury that occurred during her competition prep.

Whoever was first and last amongst the callouts would be frontrunners after the round concluded, making this portion particularly important. Judges get a better look at the athletes by shifting them around during callouts.

Here are the results of the callouts for the 20 Fitness Olympia competitors:

Callout 1

• Minna Pajulahti
• Stephanie Jones
• Tamara Vahn
• Missy Truscott
• Jaclyn Baker
• Ariel Khadr
• Michelle Fredua-Mensah
• Allison Kramer

Callout 2

• Anna Chism
• Sarah Kovach
• Aurika Tyrgale
• Michaela Pavleova
• Terra Plum

Callout 3

• Danielle Chikeles
• Danielle DaCosta
• Andrea Glass
• Abby Bolton
• Corrine Elizabeth Bean
• Alix Small

Callout 4

• Jaclyn Baker
• Missy Truscott

The leaders for the Fitness Olympia crown after pre-judging were Truscott and Jaclyn Baker, who were compared in the final callout. They head into Friday’s Finals as the Fitness favorites.

212

The transition of defending champion Derek Lunsford to the Men’s Open division meant that the 212 category would also see a new winner crowned. This portion of the contest featured 28 different athletes competing for the 212 title, such as former victors Shaun Clarida (2020) and Kamal Elgargni (2019).

With formal introductions behind them, the largest field in the 212 Olympia’s history had to be evaluated by the judges. As usual, the first and last callouts would get a pole position. Clarida was the only athlete who did not move from the first callout.

Here are how the callouts shook out for the 212 division.

Callout 1

• Kerrith Bajjo
• Ahmad Ashkanani
• Kamal Elgargni
• Shaun Clarida
• Angel Calderon Frias
• Oleh Kryvyi
• Keone Pearson

Callout 2

• Naser Mohamed
• Yunlong Ping
• Bryan Balzano
• Felipe Moraes
• Dean White
• Radoslav Angelov

Callout 3

• Oswaldo Gonzalez
• Mohamed El Azim
• Lucas Silva Coelho
• Peter Molnar
• Dectric Lewis

Callout 4

• Abdullah Alsaif
• Anwar Al Balushi
• Douglas Connor
• Ahmed Fawzi
• Eduardo Correa
• Daniel Sticco
• Romain Ramassamy

Callout 5 

• Kerrith Bajjo
• Oleh Kryvyi
• Keone Pearson
• Ahmad Ashkanani
• Felipe Moraes

Callout 6

• Shaun Clarida
• Kamal Elgargni
• Angel Calderon Frias

In the last callout, it was a three-way battle between two former champions in Clarida and Elgargni and Angel Calderon Frias. This trio will head into Friday’s Finals as the frontrunners.

Here is the schedule for the entire 2022 Olympia weekend. (All times are in Pacific Standard Time.)

Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Fitness Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Finals

• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Figure Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Ms. Olympia
• Wellness Olympia

6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging

• Classic Physique Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals

7:00 p.m. — Finals

• Mr. Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia

Breaking Muscle will continue to update this page accordingly as the callouts from every division at the 2022 Olympia are finalized.

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As the 2022 Mr. Olympia launches this weekend, the general expectation is that two-time defending champion Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay will take home his third straight title in Las Vegas, NV. In fact, bodybuilding legends with a wealth of knowledge about the sport, like fellow eight-time Mr. Olympia winners Ronnie Coleman (1998-2005) and Lee Haney (1984-1991), believe Elssbiay is a virtual lock.

However, every Olympia can present a surprise, such as a new contender making the most of their first contest berth. Even if they don’t win the whole thing, a result near the top while toppling some usual mainstays still more than qualifies as a sterling performance. Here are five dark horses who might thrive at the 2022 Mr. Olympia and shock the bodybuilding world on Dec. 16-18, 2022.

This 2022 Olympia dark horse list is not short on diversity, especially in competitive backgrounds. It has a former champion, albeit in a different division. It has respective young, ascending stars looking to make their mark. It even has an athlete who made a late push to qualify but seems more than ready to maximize his golden opportunity. It is in no particular order as a highlight of those potentially overlooked at the contest but who probably shouldn’t be.

Blessing Awodibu

Per NPC News Online, Awodibu is relatively new to the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League competitive circuit. In his debut year in 2021, he took home third place at the Indy Pro and finished sixth at the New York Pro. He improved upon those results by winning the 2022 iteration of the Indy Pro outright to qualify for his first-ever Olympia.

Awodibu himself certainly hasn’t shied away from taking cues from those who have been there and done that. The most notable example might be when he trained with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath (2011-2017), putting his arms through the wringer. Meanwhile, Coleman has cited Awodibu as someone with the necessary aesthetic to shine in a debut performance.

It’ll be a potentially tall order to actually capture the Olympia title, but a stellar top-five placing isn’t out of the question for the Irish athlete.

Michal “Krizo” Križánek

Another newcomer, Krizo made headlines during the 2022 calendar year for his summer transition from the IFBB Elite Pro League to the IFBB Pro League division. He had set his ambitions on a quick turnaround to qualifying for the 2022 Olympia and didn’t fall short. The Slovakian competitor succeeded with his goals when he earned his Pro Card at the 2022 Amateur Olympia Italy and then got a place in the Olympia by winning the 2022 EVLS Prague Pro.

Unlike Awodibu, Coleman previously asserted that Krizo still has a lot of ground to make up with his physique despite some “great arms.” Though, from a glance, his ripped body still resembles someone who could make some noise in a first appearance.

Samson Dauda

As someone with a little more IFBB Pro League seasoning, Dauda has been knocking on the Olympia doorstep for some time. The 2022 edition of the contest will mark his debut after roughly five years in this competitive bodybuilding circuit. Dauda can boast a recent host of podium finishes like a second-place result in the 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro and the 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro.

Dauda may have really burst onto the scene when he took home fourth place at the 2022 Arnold Classic. Given that established powerhouses like 2019 Olympia champion Brandon Curry and perennial Olympia contender William Bonac were some names who finished above Dauda, the result undoubtedly furled some eyebrows.

The British athlete will look to turn even more heads at the Olympia.

Andrew Jacked

Some view Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, a.k.a. “Andrew Jacked,” as the latest phenom in bodybuilding, and they might not be wrong. The Nigerian athlete exploded onto the scene in 2022, winning both the 2022 Texas Pro and the 2022 Arnold Classic UK. Such performances drew rave reviews from four-time Arnold Classic champion (1993, 1997, 1998, 2000) Ken “Flex” Wheeler, who previously noted that Jacked’s general lack of “mileage” puts him in an advantageous position compared to his peers.

Entering the 2022 Olympia, Jacked will likely be riding a wave of hype. He may even live up to that simmering reputation underneath.

Derek Lunsford

Amidst all the newcomers and Olympia rookies, Lunsford seems to be sitting pretty as his first-ever Men’s Open appearance unfolds. After gaining more weight and muscle than he expected, the former 212 Olympia champion (2021) formally transitioned to the division in September 2022 and seemingly hasn’t looked back.

Coming from the 212 division, Lunsford will have to contend with a host of competitors who weigh 260 pounds and above. As the Olympia M.C. Bob Chicarello stated at the Dec. 15, 2022, Olympia press conference, Elssbiay will likely weigh 300 pounds on stage. That’s a lot of mass to contend with. However, if anyone has the pedigree and experience to not only get a top-five result but potentially win it all, it’s Lunsford.

The athlete has previously discussed the raw emotions behind competing on stage at the Olympia. Aside from the expected butterflies of any professional athlete, it doesn’t sound like this dynamo will be intimidated by the new obstacle on his plate in the least.

Anything is Possible

While heavy favorites like Elssbiay will likely shine, the 2022 Olympia is bound to surprise with a few up-and-comers. Any number of these dark horses in a stacked field could soon become household names in a stacked field. Fans can keep up with all the action by purchasing a pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia website — www.olympiaproductions.com.

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The 2022 Olympia is finally just around the corner. On Dec. 16-18, 2022, the world’s bodybuilding elite will compete on the Las Vegas, NV, stage. Eleven International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League divisions of athletes will be featured.

There is assuredly no shortage of storylines, but the Men’s Open portion of the contest will be the headline event. Two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay is seeking a legendary “three-peat” in potentially notching a third consecutive title. Contenders like Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Hunter Labrada, and Hadi Choopan will try to dethrone the Egyptian titan. Meanwhile, in the Classic Physique category, three-time defending champion Chris Bumstead is vying for his fourth straight championship. Expect athletes like a former two-time winner (2017-2018) Breon Ansley and Terrence Ruffin will attempt to push Bumstead.

To keep track of the action in every division across the entire contest, fans will have the option to livestream it all. Fans can purchase a pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia website — www.olympiaproductions.com.

There are over 200 athletes participating at the 2022 Olympia after a doozy of a qualification period over the 2022 calendar year. Here’s an overview of all the featured divisions at the 2022 Olympia:

2022 Olympia | Competitive Divisions

• Men’s Open (Mr. Olympia)
• Ms. Olympia
• Classic Physique Olympia
• Bikini Olympia
• 212 Olympia
• Fitness Olympia
• Men’s Physique Olympia
• Women’s Physique Olympia
• Wellness Olympia
• Wheelchair Olympia
• Figure Olympia

The expectation is that Elssbiay takes home his third straight Mr. Olympia title. Various legends of the sport, like eight-time Mr. Olympia (1998-2005) Ronnie Coleman, believe Elssbiay is a shoo-in for a victory. Another eight-time Olympia winner (1984-1991), Lee Haney, ironically asserted that Elssbiay is comparable to Coleman at the peak of his powers.

At the same time, the Men’s Open field might still resemble a gauntlet on paper. Lunsford is the former 2021 champion in the 212 division and, even with a recent transition, has drawn praise as a potential dark horse. Two top-five finishers from 2021 in Labrada (fourth) and Walker (fifth) have seemingly only improved while training over the last calendar year. There’s also Choopan, who has knocked on the door of victory with two podium finishes in the last three Olympias. Plus, not to be overlooked, some attention will fixate on William Bonac, who hasn’t finished outside of the top six since 2015.

Needless to say, while Elssbiay will be a heavy favorite (no pun intended), he should likely see the best from his respective peers in what certainly seems like a stacked field.

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