Mr Olympia All-Time Winners List And Winner Prize Money Pool Distribution

Mr Olympia All-Time Winners List And Winner Prize Money Pool Distribution

Mr. Olympia is given to the champion of the professional men’s bodybuilding competition at Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, know the previous winners list

Mr. Olympia, the title, is given to the champion of the professional men’s bodybuilding competition at Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend. It is an annual international bodybuilding competition hosted by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB).

What Is The Mr. Olympia Competition And Format

The event was established by Joe Weider, the pioneer of bodybuilding, to allow Mr. Universe champions to continue competing and earning money.

Larry Scott won his first of two consecutive Mr. Olympia titles on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City.

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Till now, only 14 bodybuilders have won the prestigious Sandow trophy and earned the title of Mr. Olympia. Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman, two of those bodybuilders, share the record for most victories with eight each.

Ms. Olympia, a female bodybuilder, is also recognized, as are the champions of the Fitness Olympia and Figure Olympia competitions for fitness and figure competitors. All four competitions take place on the same weekend.

A Masters Olympia was also crowned from 1994 through 2003, and again in 2012. Mr. Olympia Amateur, a variation featuring amateur contestants, is also held across the world.

Mr Olympia All-time Winners Full List

  • 1965- Larry Scott
  • 1966- Larry Scott
  • 1967- Sergio Oliva
  • 1968- Sergio Oliva
  • 1969- Sergio Oliva
  • 1970- Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • 1971- Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • 1972- Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • 1973- Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • 1974- Arnold Schwarzenegger (Heavyweight & Overall) & Franco Columbu (Lightweight)
  • 1975- Arnold Schwarzenegger (Heavyweight & Overall) & Franco Columbu (Lightweight)
  • 1976- Franco Columbu ((Lightweight & Overall) & Waller (Heavyweight)
  • 1977- Frank Zane (Lightweight & Overall) & Robby Robinson (Heavyweight)
  • 1978- Frank Zane (Lightweight & Overall) & Robby Robinson (Heavyweight)
  • 1979- Frank Zane (Lightweight & Overall) & Mike Mentzer (Heavyweight)
  • 1980- Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • 1981- Franco Columbu
  • 1982- Chris Dickerson
  • 1983- Samir Bannout
  • 1984- Lee Haney
  • 1985- Lee Haney
  • 1986- Lee Haney
  • 1987- Lee Haney
  • 1988- Lee Haney
  • 1989- Lee Haney
  • 1990- Lee Haney
  • 1991- Lee Haney
  • 1992- Dorian Yates
  • 1993- Dorian Yates
  • 1994- Dorian Yates
  • 1995- Dorian Yates
  • 1996- Dorian Yates
  • 1997- Dorian Yates
  • 1998- Ronnie Coleman
  • 1999- Ronnie Coleman
  • 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 “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
  • 2021- Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay

Prize Money Pool Distribution For Mr.Olympia

The total purse for all 11 events at Mr. Olympia is $1.6 million, the most in the competition’s history. This is an increase from the $1.4 million rewards in 2020. This was the first time since the 2015 tournament that the price has risen and it will be the same for 2022.

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The winner of Mr. Olympia in 2020 received $400,000, second place received $150,000, and third place received $100,000.

Because 2021’s year’s net gain is $200,000, payment distribution for men’s and women’s tournaments is projected to be split 50/50. Even though the winner of last year’s Ms. Olympia only took home $50,000, there are other women’s events that award cash prizes.

Events Prize money
Mr. Olympia $675,000
212 Showdown $65,000
Ms. Olympia $60,000
Fitness Olympia $60,000
Figure Olympia $60,000
Bikini Olympia $40,000
Men’s Physique Showdown $20,000
Women’s Physique Showdown $20,000
Total $1,000,000

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