Mr. Olympia news, written in our own words with every source linked. Olympia is professional bodybuilding's top title, created by Joe Weider in 1965.
New Mr. Olympia stories appear here as they are published.
What we cover on Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia is professional bodybuilding's top title, created by Joe Weider in 1965. It is decided each year at Olympia Weekend together with the Classic Physique, 212, Men's Physique and women's titles. Nick Walker won the 2026 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, ahead of Samson Dauda and defending champion Derek Lunsford.
| Fact | Mr. Olympia |
|---|---|
| First contest (Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYC) | 1965 |
| Founder | Joe Weider |
| 2026 Mr. Olympia | Nick Walker |
| Most wins: Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman | 8 |
| 2026 winner's prize | $600,000 |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Weekend | 2026 Olympia Weekend | September 24–27, 2026 | Nick Walker — Mr. Olympia 2026 | Results |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | 2026 Mr. Olympia (Men's Open) | September 26, 2026 | Nick Walker — Winner (18 points) | Results |
| Classic Physique | 2026 Classic Physique Olympia | September 2026 | Niall Darwen — Winner | Results |
| 212 Bodybuilding | 2026 212 Olympia | September 2026 | Keone Pearson — Winner | Results |
How we report Mr. Olympia news
Every Mr. Olympia story on Wrestling Headliner is written in our own words from the original source, which is linked at the foot of the story. Results stories go up the night of the event and are expanded into full results pages with tables and analysis. Rumors are kept separate and rated for credibility.
Coverage led by Robert Wilson, Strength Sports Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.