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Mr Olympia winners by year: what bodybuilders have won?

In light of a new edition of Mr. Olympia, we revisit all the champions of this competition throughout its history.

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The bodybuilding world is in celebration as the start of a new edition of Mr. Olympia, the most renowned competition in this sport, is upon us. It brings together the best professionals of the discipline in the quest to find the world’s top bodybuilder.

The competition will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from November 2nd to November 5th. Spectators will have the chance to witness the extravagant physiques of the participants. A series of events and different categories will crown the champions, leading up to the moment when, once again, we find out who will triumph in the main category and become the world’s best bodybuilder.

All Mr. Olympia Champions by year

This competition has a rich history, with its first edition taking place in 1965 and the American Larry Scott emerging victorious. Despite having many editions, the list of winners is not very long, as several champions have won on multiple occasions.

AñoCampeónNacionalidad
1965Larry ScottUSA
1966Larry ScottUSA
1967Sergio OlivaCuba
1968Sergio OlivaCuba
1969Sergio OlivaCuba
1970Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1971Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1971Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1973Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1974Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1975Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1976Franco ColumbuItaly
1977Frank ZaneUSA
1978Frank ZaneUSA
1979Frank ZaneUSA
1980Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustria
1981Franco ColumbuItaly
1982Chris DickersonUSA
1983Samir BannoutLebanon
1984Lee HaneyUSA
1985Lee HaneyUSA
1986Lee HaneyUSA
1987Lee HaneyUSA
1988Lee HaneyUSA
1989Lee HaneyUSA
1990Lee HaneyUSA
1991Lee HaneyUSA
1992Dorian YatesUnited Kingdom
1993Dorian YatesUnited Kingdom
1994Dorian YatesUnited Kingdom
1995Dorian YatesUnited Kingdom
1996Dorian YatesUnited Kingdom
1997Dorian YatesUnited Kingdom
1998Ronnie ColemanUSA
1999Ronnie ColemanUSA
2000Ronnie ColemanUSA
2001Ronnie ColemanUSA
2002Ronnie ColemanUSA
2003Ronnie ColemanUSA
2004Ronnie ColemanUSA
2005Ronnie ColemanUSA
2006Jay CutlerUSA
2007Jay CutlerUSA
2008Dexter JacksonUSA
2009Jay CutlerUSA
2010Jay CutlerUSA
2011Phill HeathUSA
2012Phill HeathUSA
2013Phill HeathUSA
2014Phill HeathUSA
2015Phill HeathUSA
2016Phill HeathUSA
2017Phill HeathUSA
2018Shawn RhodenJamaica
2019Brandon CurryUSA
2020Mamdouh ElssbiayEgypt
2021Mamdouh ElssbiayEgypt
2022Hadi ChoopanIran

Who has won Mr. Olympia the most times?

There have been nine competitors from the United States of America who have been crowned Mr. Olympia, making it the nation that has produced the most winners and three of the top five winningest. Here’s a rundown of who’s taken home the most Mr. Olympia titles.

PosiciónNombreTotal de VictoriasNacionalidad
1Lee Haney8USA
1Ronnie Coleman8USA
2Arnold Schwarzenegger7Austria
2Phill Heath7USA
3Dorian Yates6United Kingdom
4Jay Cutler4USA
5Sergio Oliva3Cuba
5Frank Zane3USA
6Larry Scott2USA
6Franco Columbu2Italy
6Mamdouh Elssbiay2Egypt
7Chris Dickerson1USA
7Samir Bannout1Lebanon
7Dexter Jackson1USA
7Shawn Rhoden1Jamaica
7Brandon Curry1USA
7Hadi Choopan1Iran

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