Mr Olympia 2023: where to watch live, results and more – 11/01/2023 – Sport

Having the body of a Greek god, with visible muscles and almost no fat. This is Mr. Olympia, the main bodybuilding championship in the world. With more than 280 athletes in 11 categories, the bodybuilding world cup takes place this weekend and attracts a crowd of fans.

In its 59th edition, Mr. Olympia 2023 features 36 Brazilian athletes. Among them, Francielle Mattos, two-time champion of the category in search of a third title, and Ramon Dino, who will face his Canadian opponent Chris Bumstead in one of the most anticipated rivalries by the public.

Check below the answers to the main questions about the tournament.

What is bodybuilding?

Bodybuilding – or bodybuilding, in English – is a sport in which the athlete aims to develop and define muscles. To achieve this, it is common for bodybuilders to align a dietary plan with a heavy weight training routine.

What is Mr. Olympia?

Mr. Olympia is the main bodybuilding championship. Started in 1965 by Joe Weider, the competition takes place annually in the United States and features athletes from different countries.

Who organizes Mr. Olympia?

The championship is organized by the IFBB (International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation). In free translation, International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding.

Where to watch Mr. Olympia 2023 live?

The only official broadcast of Mr. Olympia 2023 takes place on the event’s pay-per-view, which can be purchased on the official website.

What is the date and time for Mr. Olympia 2023?

The amateur phase began on October 30th and runs until November 1st. The professional phase will begin on November 2nd and run until November 5th.

Where does Mr. Olympia take place?

The championship has already taken place on several continents. This year’s edition will be in Orlando, Florida, USA.

What are the Mr Olympia categories?

In 2023, Mr Olympia has 11 categories:

• Bikini: category contested by women, in which the judges look for more feminine features, well-worked shoulders and a thin waist. It is the category that requires the least muscle volume.
• wellness Olympia: female category that values ​​muscle volume in the lower limbs. Quadriceps and glutes must stand out and athletes are also evaluated for their femininity.
• Fitness: dispute that mixes bodybuilding with gymnastics. In it, the athletes must demonstrate good physical conditioning, in addition to performing a musical number with dance and elasticity.
• figure: female category in which athletes must have good muscle volume, both in the upper and lower limbs. It should still have a thin waist and femininity.
• Classic Physique: created to honor the golden era of bodybuilding, athletes in this category must seek aesthetics and proportionality, respecting a weight limit according to each height.
• 212: category contested by men. Athletes aim to achieve maximum muscle volume without exceeding 212 pounds (96.16 kg).
• Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique: second largest category in body volume, values ​​aesthetics and elegance, as well as good muscle development.
• Mr. Olympia and Ms. Olympia: main category of the competition, also considered the most difficult. The muscles should be as large as possible.
• Wheelchair: created in 2018, this category is exclusive to wheelchair users. Athletes must have good muscle volume in the upper limbs.

When will the results come out?

It depends on the category. On Friday (2), at 7pm, Brasília time, the final of categories 212, Fitness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia and Wellness will take place. On Saturday (3), at 10:30 am, the Wheelchair final takes place. On the same day, at 8pm, the final of the Mr. Olympia, Men’s Physique, Bikini and Classic Physique categories will take place.

Which Brazilians are competing?

In total, there are 36 Brazilian athletes in eight different categories. Are they:

• Bikini: Amanda Marques, Brenda Farias, Elisa Pecini, Gessica Brun, Halanna Jully and Maria Alexsandra Santos Rocha.
• wellness: Angela Borges, Daniele Mendonça, Francielle Mattos, Giselle Machado, Isabelle Nunes, Isamara Santos, Nerilde Garcia Strey, Rayane Fogal and Renata Guaraciaba.
• Classic Physique: Diego Alejandro Galindo, Eduardo Oliveira, Eric Wildberger Lisboa, Fabio Junio ​​Ramos Vale, Gabriel Zancanelli, Junior Javorski and Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Ramon Dino).
• 212: Fabrizio de Souza Moreira and Felipe Moraes.
• Men’s Physique: Anderson Arruda, Carlos De Oliveira, Diogo Montenegro, Edvan Palmeira, Emmanuel Costa, Rafael Oliveira, Vinicius Mateus Veiro Lima and Vitor Chaves.
• Women’s Physique: Caroline Alves Dos Santos and Zama Benta.
• Ms. Olympia: Alcione Barreto.
• Wheelchair: Josue Fabiano Barreto Monteiro.