So, it all came down to the big guns once again. The Mr Olympia athletes gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 49th annual Mr Olympia contest. Would Phill Heath claim his third or would the torch be passed?
This year was predicted to be the most competitive show ever in Olympia history with not only 3 previous Olympia winners all going for the title, but with exciting new prospects like Big Ramy and with 21 competitors this year, anything could happen.
So Friday came and the press conference shed some light on who wanted it more with both Phil Heath and Kai Greene exchanging remarks and Dennis Wolf form Germany staking a claim to be in his best shape ever. But of course this was all just talk, would it hold up on Friday and Saturday for the prejudging and posing? On the morning of Friday 27th September the athletes gathered and spent hour after hour posing in different orders and formations as the judges attempted to find any weaknesses or subtle differences in each mans physique. After this comparison was concluded it appeared that 4 time Mr Olympia jay Cutler wouldn't make the top 6 and that once again Phil had walked away with his title, but could he maintain his dominance into Saturday nights live show?
As the darkness settled across Las Vegas and the bright neon lights began to pound the night sky, the athletes gathered to do one final battle in their attempt to claim the title of Mr Olympia 2013. Each athletes individual posing routine showed improvements from the day before with a lot of people's conditioning improving especially in the case of Kai Greene who appeared to be the main threat to Phil as the night wore on. When it came to the final posedown we were not disappointed and the athletes provided some never before seen action in Mr Olympia history with all 10 final competitors leaving the safety of the stage to walk among the fans and show their wares to those who had so valiantly supported them over the last few months and days.
But in the end it all came down to the judges and with unanimous decision they awarded the title of Mr Olympia, the Sandow trophy, the gold medal and a check for $250,000 to their 2013 winner.......... PHIL HEATH.
Men's top 10 places:
1. Phil Heath (x3 Mr.O)
2. Kai Greene
3. Dennis Wolf
4. Shawn Rhoden
5. Dexter Jackson (x1 Mr.O)
6. Jay Cutler (x4 Mr.O)
7. Roelly Winklaar
8. Mamdouh Elssblay
9. Branch Warren
10. Lionel Beyeke
In other Olympia news Iris Kyle became the most successful olympia competitor ever by securing her 9th Ms Olympia award and she looks strong for a few years yet. In the 212 weight class Wales' James 'Flex' Lewis secured his second Olympia title whilst in the women's physique showdown the title went to Dana Linn Bailey.
If you want to watch the final posedown here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7_2h23pmVc
This year was predicted to be the most competitive show ever in Olympia history with not only 3 previous Olympia winners all going for the title, but with exciting new prospects like Big Ramy and with 21 competitors this year, anything could happen.
So Friday came and the press conference shed some light on who wanted it more with both Phil Heath and Kai Greene exchanging remarks and Dennis Wolf form Germany staking a claim to be in his best shape ever. But of course this was all just talk, would it hold up on Friday and Saturday for the prejudging and posing? On the morning of Friday 27th September the athletes gathered and spent hour after hour posing in different orders and formations as the judges attempted to find any weaknesses or subtle differences in each mans physique. After this comparison was concluded it appeared that 4 time Mr Olympia jay Cutler wouldn't make the top 6 and that once again Phil had walked away with his title, but could he maintain his dominance into Saturday nights live show?
As the darkness settled across Las Vegas and the bright neon lights began to pound the night sky, the athletes gathered to do one final battle in their attempt to claim the title of Mr Olympia 2013. Each athletes individual posing routine showed improvements from the day before with a lot of people's conditioning improving especially in the case of Kai Greene who appeared to be the main threat to Phil as the night wore on. When it came to the final posedown we were not disappointed and the athletes provided some never before seen action in Mr Olympia history with all 10 final competitors leaving the safety of the stage to walk among the fans and show their wares to those who had so valiantly supported them over the last few months and days.
But in the end it all came down to the judges and with unanimous decision they awarded the title of Mr Olympia, the Sandow trophy, the gold medal and a check for $250,000 to their 2013 winner.......... PHIL HEATH.
Men's top 10 places:
1. Phil Heath (x3 Mr.O)2. Kai Greene
3. Dennis Wolf
4. Shawn Rhoden
5. Dexter Jackson (x1 Mr.O)
6. Jay Cutler (x4 Mr.O)
7. Roelly Winklaar
8. Mamdouh Elssblay
9. Branch Warren
10. Lionel Beyeke
In other Olympia news Iris Kyle became the most successful olympia competitor ever by securing her 9th Ms Olympia award and she looks strong for a few years yet. In the 212 weight class Wales' James 'Flex' Lewis secured his second Olympia title whilst in the women's physique showdown the title went to Dana Linn Bailey.
If you want to watch the final posedown here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7_2h23pmVc
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