2023 Mr. Olympia Prediction Top 10 Competitors

The 2023 Olympia is set to take place on the weekend of Nov. 2-5, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. It is the 59th Mr. Olympia competition and the most prestigious bodybuilding contest in the world.

The defending champion is an Iranian bodybuilder, Hadi Choopan, who won his first Olympia title in 2022. Hadi Choopan is a bodybuilder with a small height and an incredible physique. He is a very experienced competitor and will be tough to beat in 2023.

Here is our top 10 prediction for the 2023 Mr. Olympia:

Derek Lunsford

Derek Lunsford is an American bodybuilder who is one of the best bodybuilders in the 212 Category. He took bodybuilding very seriously as Jay Cutler and Phil Heath inspired him, and he began to enjoy bodybuilding. 

Derek Lunsford started his pro bodybuilding career by winning the Tampa Pro Show in 2017 in Men’s Bodybuilding up to 212. He made his Olympia debut in the same year and secured 5th place at the Olympia 2017.

Derek Lunsford got 2nd place at the Olympia 2018 and 2019 in his respective division. At the Olympia 2020, he got 4th place after competing against Shaun Clarida, Kamal Elgargni, and George Peterson.

Derek Lunsford won the first Olympia title at the Olympia 2021 in the 212 Division after beating Shaun Clarida and Kamal Elgargni. 

In 2022, Lunsford received a special invitation to compete at the Olympia in the Men’s Bodybuilding Open Division, and he did not disappoint anyone and remained runner-up to Hadi Choopan.

Now for the Mr. Olympia title 2023, Derek Lunsford is the most favorite bodybuilder, as Ronnie Coleman predicted him as a winner of Olympia 2023. 

Derek Lunsford Contest History

• 2022 Olympia, Men’s Open Bodybuilding, 2nd

• 2021 Olympia – (212) 1st 

• 2020 Olympia – (212) 4th

• 2019 Olympia (212) 2nd 

• 2018 Olympia – (212) 2nd 

• 2017 Olympia – (212) 5th

• 2017 NPC USA Championships – (Light Heavyweight) 1st 

• 2017 Tampa Pro – (212) 1st

• 2016 NPC USA Championships – (Light Heavyweight) 2nd 

• 2016 NPC Junior Nationals – (Middleweight/Overall) 1st 

• 2015 NPC Junior Nationals – (Welterweight) 1st 

• 2015 NPC Indianapolis Championships – (Welterweight) 1st 

Hadi Choopan

Hadi Choopan is an Iranian bodybuilder who competes in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division. He was born in 1987 in Sepidan County, Fars Province, Iran. 

Hadi Choopan experienced a tough childhood because he spent his childhood in poverty, and these poor conditions resulted in Hadi having to work at an early age. 

Hadi Choopan started his professional bodybuilding career in 2013 by winning the WBPF Asia Championships. He went on to win the WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015. However, he only competed in these three events during that time.

In 2017, Choopan switched coaches from Ehsan Ne’mati to Hany Rambod. This was a turning point in his career, as he succeeded tremendously. 

He won gold at the 2017 Mr. Olympia Amateur and silver medals at three other competitions later that year. One of these competitions was the 2017 Asia Grand Prix, where he lost to Flex Lewis. 

However, many people believe that Choopan should have won this competition, and it was at this point he began to be recognized as a top bodybuilder.

Unfortunately, due to visa issues, Choopan could not compete in the United States for several years. This prevented him from competing in some of the biggest competitions, including the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia in 2018. However, he was able to resolve these issues in 2019.

Since then, Choopan has continued to be a top contender in bodybuilding. He finished 3rd at the 2019 and 2021 Mr. Olympia.

In 2022, Hadi Choopan beat the two-times Mr. Olympia Big Ramy and secured 1st place at the Olympia 2022. Hadi Choopan is considered one of the favorites to win the title in 2023.

As predicted by the four-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler, he may be on his way to keeping his title and solidifying his legacy.

Hadi Choopan Contest History

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2021 Olympia Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 3rd

• 2020 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4th

• 2019 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 3rd

• 2019 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open, 1st

• 2018 Asia Pro Grand Prix Men’s Bodybuilding – up to 212 lbs, 1st

• 2018 Portugal Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – up to 212 lbs, 1st

• 2017 San Marino Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2017 Asian Grand Prix Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – up to 212 lbs 2nd

• 2016 Sheru Classic Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2015 Men’s World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – up to 90 kg 1st

• 2014 Men’s Amateur World Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – up to 85 kg 1st

• 2013 Men’s World Amateur Bodybuilding ChampionshipsMen’s Bodybuilding – up to 85 kg 1st

• 2012 World ChampionshipsMen’s Bodybuilding – up to 80 kg 2nd

Samson Dauda

Samson Dauda is a pro bodybuilder from Nigeria. He is best known as the Nigerian Lion. Samson made his Olympia debut last year and got 6th place behind Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Brandon Curry, and Big Ramy in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division.

Samson Dauda earned his IFBB Pro card by winning the 201 IFBB Amateur Diamond Cup Rome in the 90kg-plus division. Dauda’s Pro bodybuilding debut was at the 2018 EVLS Prague Pro Showdown, where he finished fifth. He then achieved a second-place finish at the 2019 British Grand Prix, beating James Hollingshead.

Dauda gained attention as a serious contender after becoming a runner-up at the 2021 Arnold Classic UK. From that point, he made incremental progress in his career, earning a direct qualification to the 2022 Mr. Olympia with a win at the 2021 EVLS Prague Pro. He still chose to compete at the 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro, finishing second.

Dauda predicted the outcome of the 2022 Arnold Classic with near perfection, finishing fourth in the Men’s Open division after competing against Brandon Curry, William Bonac, and Steve Kuclo. 

He then prepared for the 2022 Mr. Olympia, where he had a sixth-place finish against the best bodybuilders in the world, such as Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Brandon Curry, and Big Ramy.

Samson Dauda won the 2023 Arnold Classic, and his consistent improvements suggest he can present a formidable challenge to other bodybuilders at the Olympia 2023.

Samson Dauda Contest History 

• 2023 Arnold Classic USA Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1st

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 6th

• 2022 Boston Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 4th

• 2022 Arnold Classic USA Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 4th

• 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2nd

• 2021 EVLS Prague Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2021 KO Egypt Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 3rd

• 2021 Yamamoto Cup Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 3rd

• 2021 Arnold Classic UK Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2020 British Grand Prix Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 6th

• 2020 Europa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 5th

• 2020 Monsterzym Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2nd

• 2019 Portugal Pro (“Mr. Big Evolution”) Men’s Bodybuilding 5th

• 2019 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 8th

• 2019 Chicago Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7th

• 2019 British Grand Prix Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2018 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 11th

• 2018 George Farah Classic Pro Italy Men’s Bodybuilding 9th

• 2018 EVLS Prague Showdown Men’s Bodybuilding – open 5th

• 2017 Diamond Cup Rome Men’s Bodybuilding – over 90 kg 1st

• 2017 Diamond Cup Rome Men’s Bodybuilding – Overall 1st

• 2017 British Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – over 100 kg 2nd

• 2017 Arnold Classic Europe (Amateur) Men’s Bodybuilding – over 100 kg 5th

• 2015 Olympia Amateur UK Men’s Bodybuilding – over 100 kg 8th

Nick Walker

Nick Walker is a professional bodybuilder from the United States who competes in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division. Nick Walker, “The Mutant,” has gained great success in the sport, including winning the 2021 Arnold Classic and placing 3rd at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, one of the most prestigious bodybuilding events in the world.

Nick’s interest in bodybuilding started after his first contest, which he did not perform well in. However, the crowd’s support made him proud and encouraged him to continue bodybuilding as his career. He is motivated to be better and inspire others.

Nick turned pro after winning the 2020 NPC North American Championships and went on to win the New York Pro, inviting him to the 2021 Olympia. 

He made history by winning the Arnold Classic USA 2021, and his win was imposing as it was his first attempt. He predicted a top-five finish in his Olympia debut. 

At the Olympia 2022, Nick Walker got 3rd place in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding after competing against Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford. In 2023, Nick Walker competed at the Arnold Classic. He was the runner-up to Samson Dauda at the contest.

Nick Walker Contest History 

• 2023 Arnold Classic USA Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 3rd

• 2021 Olympia Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – Open 5th

• 2021 Arnold Classic USA Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1st

• 2021 New York Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2020 Chicago Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4th

• 2020 North American Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Overall 1st

• 2020 North American Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Super-Heavyweight 1st

• 2019 USAs Men’s Bodybuilding – Super-Heavyweight 2nd

• 2017 Nationals Men’s Bodybuilding – Heavyweight 6th

• 2017 North American Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Heavyweight 6th

• 2016 USAs Men’s Bodybuilding – Light-Heavyweight 6th

• 2013 Eastern USA Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Teen 1st

• 2013 Eastern USA Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Novice – Light-Heavyweight 7th

• 2013 East Coast Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Novice Light Heavyweight 3rd

• 2013 East Coast Championships Men’s Bodybuilding – Teen – class B 1st

Big Ramy (Ruled Out)

Big Ramy has been ruled out from the Olympia 2023 to take a pause.

Big Ramy, an IFBB Pro bodybuilder from Egypt, won two consecutive Olympia shows in 2020 and 2021. He earned his Pro Card in his second competition after winning first place at the 2012 Kuwait Golden Cup and the Amateur Olympia.

Big Ramy won his first IFBB pro show at the 2013 New York Pro Championships, demonstrating that he would be a powerful force in bodybuilding. 

In his first Mr. Olympia competition in 2013, he earned 8th place after competing against Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Dennis Wolf, Shawn Rhoden, Dexter Jackson, Jay Cutler, and Roelly Winklaar.

In 2014, he got 7th place at Olympia and won the New York Pro again. In 2015, he achieved his first top 5 finish at the Mr. Olympia competition, won the Arnold Classic in Brazil, came in fourth in Europe, and had a 4th place showing at the EVLS Prague Pro. 

The following year, he earned 4th place in Olympia and a first-place victory at the 2016 IFBB Kuwait Pro. In 2017, he achieved his best showings, with a massive 2nd place at the Olympia, before dropping to 6th the following year.

Finally, in 2020, Big Ramy won his Olympia title and was the first Egyptian to win a Mr. Olympia title in history. In 2021, he was the defending Champion at the Olympia 2021. At the Olympia 2022, Big Ramy got 5th place at the most prestigious show in the world. 

Later, in 2023, he competed at the Arnold Classic 2023 and took 4th place against Samson Dauda, Nick Walker, and Andrew Jacked. Big is preparing hard to retain his Olympic title at the Olympia Contest 2023. 

Big Ramy Contest History 

• 2023 Arnold Classic USA Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding 4th

• 2022 Olympia, Men’s Bodybuilding – open 5th

• 2021 Olympia Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2020 Olympia, Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2020 Arnold Classic USA (PRO), Men’s Bodybuilding 3rd

• 2018 Olympia, Men’s Bodybuilding – available 6th

• 2017 Arnold Classic Europe (PRO), Men’s Bodybuilding, 1st

• 2017 Olympia, Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2nd

• 2016 Kuwait Pro, Men’s Bodybuilding 1st

• 2016 Arnold Classic Europe (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2016 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4th

• 2015 EVLS Prague Showdown Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2nd

• 2015 Arnold Classic Europe (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 4th

• 2015 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 5th

• 2015 Arnold Classic South America (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 1st

• 2014 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7th

• 2014 New York Pro Show Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2013 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 8th

• 2013 New York Pro Show Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

Brandon Curry 

Brandon Curry, an American IFBB Professional bodybuilder and former Mr Olympia 2019. He won his first bodybuilding contest, the Supernatural, in the light-heavyweight division 2003. 

Curry turned pro in 2008 after winning the NPC USA Championships in both the Heavyweight and Overall categories.

He gained popularity after placing 8th in his first Mr. Olympia appearance in 2011 and 7th in the Arnold Classic Ohio in 2012. 

He won the Arnold Classic Brazil and other shows after that, but it wasn’t until 2016, when he met coach Abdullah Al Otaibi, that Curry started to reach his full potential.

Brandon Curry moved to Kuwait to train at Oxygen Gym under Al Otaibi’s guidance, which helped him pack on many sizes quickly. 

He won several competitions, including the 2017 IFBB Arnold Classic Aus, 2017 IFBB New Zealand Pro, and 2017 IFBB Ferrigno Legacy. He placed 5th in the 2018 IFBB Mr. Olympia, his best performance up to that point.

In 2019, Curry won the Arnold Classic Ohio and Mr. Olympia despite criticisms of lackluster conditioning. 

Due to the 2020 health crisis, he could not appear as the Mr. Olympia winner and felt that it halted his ability to connect with fans and show his worth to the sport. 

In 2021, he was the runner-up to Big Ramy. At Olympia 2022, Brandon Curry got 4th place in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division. 

Curry is currently preparing for the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition scheduled for November. He’s doing everything possible to ensure that he will win the title.

Brandon Curry Contest History 

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4

• 2022 Arnold Classic USA Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1

• 2021 Olympia Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2

• 2020 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2

• 2019 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1

• 2019 Arnold Classic, USA (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 1

• 2018 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 5

• 2017 San Marino Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 3

• 2017 Ferrigno Legacy Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1

• 2017 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 8

• 2017 Arnold Classic Australia (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 1

• 2017 New Zealand Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1

• 2016 Kuwait Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 11

• 2016 Arnold Classic Europe (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 13

• 2016 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 16

• 2016 Arnold Classic, Asia (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 3

• 2016 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2

• 2016 “Wings of Strength” Chicago Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 3

• 2016 Arnold Classic Africa (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 7

• 2015 EVLS Prague Showdown Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 11

• 2015 Arnold Classic Europe (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 9

• 2015 Toronto Pro Supershow Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1

• 2015 Arnold Classic South America (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 5

• 2015 Arnold Classic Australia (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 5

• 2015 Arnold Classic, USA (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7

• 2014 Arnold Classic, USA (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding – open 8

• 2013 Arnold Classic Europe (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 8

• 2013 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 16

• 2013 Arnold Classic South America (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 1

• 2012 Europa Dallas Pro Supershow Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7

• 2012 Tampa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 6

• 2012 Mr. Europe Pro Show Men’s Bodybuilding 8

• 2012 Arnold Classic, USA (PRO) Men’s Bodybuilding 7

• 2011 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 8

Andrew Jacked 

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, a Nigerian bodybuilder also known as Andrew Jacked, is a former military officer, kickboxer, CrossFit athlete, and electrical engineer who moved to Dubai to train for pro bodybuilding shows.

He gained recognition when he won the EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contest in April 2021, his bodybuilding debut, and earned the IFBB Elite Pro card. 

A week later, he won another IFBB Elite Pro League show and earned the IFBB Pro card after a dominant win at the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur. 

Andrew quickly became a hot prospect in the global bodybuilding community, and his impressive physique earned him over 640k followers on YouTube and Instagram.

He went on to win the 2022 Texas Pro and qualify for the 2022 Mr. Olympia, where he finished eighth in the Men’s Open division, a remarkable achievement considering the tough competition.

Andrew Jacked got 3rd place at the Arnold Classic 2023 after competing against Samson Dauda and Nick Walker. Andrew Jacked is preparing to win the Olympia title at the Olympia 2023 this year.

Andrew Jacked Contest History 

• 2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Bodybuilding Open 3rd

• 2022 Mr. Olympia – Men’s Bodybuilding Open 8th

• 2022 Arnold Classic UK Men’s Bodybuilding Open  – 1st

• 2022 Texas Pro – Men’s Bodybuilding Open 1st 

• 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur – Men’s Bodybuilding Open 1st 

• 2021Elite Pro League Show  – Men’s Bodybuilding Open 1st

• 2021 EBBF Ajman Bodybuilding and Physique Contest –Men’s Bodybuilding Open 1st 

William Bonac (Ruled Out)

William Bonac is a Ghanaian IFBB Pro bodybuilder who lives in the Netherlands. He is known as “The Conqueror” and is one of the most consistent competitors in the Open bodybuilding division. 

He started getting attention after placing third at the 2011 Arnold Amateur in the Men’s Heavyweight category. Since then, he has improved every year and achieved his best Olympia finish in 2019, coming in second place behind the Mr. Olympia champion, Brandon Curry. 

He was also the runner-up at the 2020 Arnold Classic and won the prestigious Arnold Classic shows in 2018 and 2020.

At the Olympia 2022, William Bonac got 9th place after competing against Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, Brandon Curry, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, Samson Dauda, Hunter Labrada, Andrew Jacked.

William Bonac Contest History 

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 9th

• 2022 Boston Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2022 Arnold Classic – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2021 Mr. Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 6th

• 2020 Arnold Classic – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2020 Mr. Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 5th

• 2019 Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2019 Arnold Classic Australia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2019 Arnold Classic – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2018 Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 4th

• 2018 Arnold Classic Australia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2018 Arnold Classic – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2017 Prague Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2017 Arnold Classic Europe – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2017 Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 3rd

• 2016 Olympia Europe – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 3rd

• 2016 Prague Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2016 Kuwait Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 5th

• 2016 Arnold Classic Europe – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 3rd

• 2016 Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 5th

• 2016 Nordic Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2015 San Marino Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2015 Dayana Cadeau Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2015 Nordic Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1s

• 2015 Prague Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 5th

• 2015 Arnold Classic Europe – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 6th

• 2015 Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 8th

• 2015 San Marina Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 11th

• 2014 Prague Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 8th

• 2014 Arnold Classic Europe – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 6th

• 2014 Olympia – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 15th

• 2014 Tampa Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2014 Golden State Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 1st

• 2014 Arnold Classic South America – 7th

• 2014 Australia Pro Grand Prix – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 2nd

• 2013 Prague Pro – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 5th

• 2011 Arnold Amateur Men’s Bodybuilding Heavy – Men’s Open Bodybuilding – 3rd

Rafael Brandao (Ruled Out)

Rafael Brandao is a professional bodybuilder from Brazil who competes in the Open division of the IFBB. He began his career at the age of 20and despite facing financial and personal challenges, he was determined to succeed. 

With dedication and hard work, he quickly made a name for himself in the Brazilian bodybuilding circuit. Brandao won both the junior and senior categories at a competition in 2016, which helped him secure his Pro card. 

He placed 8th in his debut at the 2017 San Marino Pro and continued to improve, taking 6th in his next competition and placing third at the IFBB California State competition.

In 2019, Brandao finished 7th at the Arnold Classic Ohio and was the runner-up at the Arnold Classic South America Pro. He recently placed third at the 2020 European Pro, which earned him a spot at the 2020 Mr. Olympia, where he got 16th place in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding.

At the Olympia 2022, Rafael got 10th place in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding. He is training to win the title of Mr. Olympia 2023 this year.

Rafael Brandao Contest History 

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – 10th

• 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro – 1st

• 2020 European Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 3rd

• 2019 Big Man Weekend Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 5th

• 2019 Arnold Classic South America Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2019 Arnold Classic Men’s Bodybuilding – 7th

• 2018 Muscle Mayhem Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – 4th

• 2018 Toronto Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – 5th

• 2018 California Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – 3rd

• 2018 New York Pro 6th

• 2017 San Marino Pro, IFBB Men’s Bodybuilding – 8th

Iain Valliere  (Retired)

Iain Valliere is a Canadian IFBB professional open-division bodybuilder who competes at the Olympia. Valliere’s first competition as an amateur was in 2010, where he won first place in the Junior Men’s and third place in the Men’s heavyweight class. 

He earned his Pro card in 2014 and competed in his first Pro show 2015. In 2018, he participated in his first Olympia and took 14th place. 

In 2020, he won the New York Pro, but his win was controversial, and he received hateful comments and criticism on social media. 

In response to the criticism, Valliere posted on Instagram about how hurtful the comments were. Still, he remained proud of his achievement and grateful for the feedback he received from the judges. 

At the Olympia 2022, he got 11th place in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Division. He is also the coach and brother-in-law of the current Classic Physique Olympia champion, Chris Bumstead. He is preparing to win his first Olympia title at the Olympia 2023. 

Unfortunately, Iain Valliere retired from bodybuilding and will not compete in Mr. Olympia 2023.

Iain Valliere Contest History 

• 2022 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 11th

• 2022 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1st

• 2021 Texas State Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2021 Olympia Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7th

• 2021 Arnold Classic USA Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 2nd

• 2021 Texas Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2021 Tampa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2020 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7th

• 2020 New York Pro Show Men’s Bodybuilding – open 1st

• 2020 Tampa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2nd

• 2019 Tampa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 3rd

• 2019 Portugal Pro (“Mr. Big Evolution”) Men’s Bodybuilding 3rd

• 2019 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4th

• 2019 Toronto Pro Supershow Men’s Bodybuilding – open 2nd

• 2018 Olympia Men’s Bodybuilding – open 14th

• 2018 Bigman Weekend Pro Men’s Bodybuilding 1st

• 2018 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4th

• 2018 Indy Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 4th

• 2016 Vancouver Pro Men’s Bodybuilding – open 9th

• 2016 Toronto Pro Supershow Men’s Bodybuilding – open 7th

• 2015 Toronto Pro Supershow Men’s Bodybuilding – open 5th