France has produced very few Men’s Open bodybuilders who win pro shows and stand on the Mr. Olympia stage. Theo Leguerrier is the standout of his generation. 🇫🇷
From Rennes, he turned pro by winning the overall title at the 2018 Amateur Olympia in Las Vegas. He went on to win three IFBB Pro shows and compete at three straight Mr. Olympias.
His best Olympia finish is 13th, from 2023. He has not competed since the 2024 Olympia, but he has not retired either — here is his full, verified story.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Theo Leguerrier |
| Nationality | French (from Rennes) |
| Division | Men’s Open Bodybuilding |
| Height | Listed around 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) in earlier profiles |
| Date of Birth | Not published |
| Pro Card | 2018 Amateur Olympia overall winner, Las Vegas |
| Pro Wins | 3 (Europa Pro 2022, Italian Olympus Pro 2023, Japan Pro 2023) |
| Mr. Olympia Appearances | 3 (2022, 2023, 2024) |
| Best Olympia Finish | 13th (2023) |
| @theoleguerrier |
From Gymnastics in Rennes to the Weights Room 🤸
Leguerrier’s athletic base was built in gymnastics, which he practised at a high level as a youngster in France. That background shows in his posing and in the control he has over a very large frame.
He took up bodybuilding as a teenager and climbed the amateur ranks through the French and European circuits. By 2016 he was winning national-level classes in France.
In 2017 he placed at the IFBB World Amateur Championships and the Amateur Olympia in San Marino. A year later, he made the trip that changed everything.
The Pro Card: Overall Winner in Las Vegas 🏆
At the 2018 Amateur Olympia in Las Vegas, Leguerrier won the super-heavyweight class and then the overall title. That overall win earned him his IFBB Pro card.
By his own account, he did it the hard way. He has said he was hit by severe food poisoning the night before the show — and still won the overall.
France now had a new Open pro. The next step was proving he belonged on pro stages.
Early Pro Years and the Arnold UK Podium (2020–2021)
Leguerrier’s first pro seasons were spent learning against deep European fields. He placed 3rd at the 2020 Romania Muscle Fest Pro and 5th at the British Grand Prix that same year.
In 2021 he stayed busy: Puerto Rico, Portugal, Spain and the Yamamoto Cup all brought top-six finishes. The results were building towards a breakthrough.
It came at the 2021 Arnold Classic UK, where he placed 3rd in the Open behind Nathan De Asha and Samson Dauda. On the same stage, Michael Daboul won the Classic Physique title.
A French pro on an Arnold podium was a statement. An Olympia qualification was now the target. 🎯
First Pro Win and the Olympia Debut (2022)
The 2022 season opened with a 4th place at the New York Pro, behind Blessing Awodibu, Andrea Presti and Maxx Charles. He also placed 8th at the California Pro.
Then, in Alicante, Spain, everything clicked. Leguerrier won the 2022 Europa Pro Championships — his first professional victory — and with it, his ticket to the Mr. Olympia.
His Olympia debut came that December in Las Vegas, in a record 28-man field. He finished outside the top 15, but the goal for year one was simply to stand on that stage.
Back home, his standing in French bodybuilding was recognised in another way: an NPC Worldwide regional show in France carries his name, the Theo Leguerrier Grand Prix. 🇫🇷
Peak Season: Two Wins and 13th at the Olympia (2023)
The 2023 season is, so far, the best of Leguerrier’s career. It began on home soil at the Sheru Classic France Pro, where he finished 2nd to Nathan De Asha.
One week later in Italy, the rematch went his way. He won the Italian Olympus Pro with unanimous first-place votes, beating De Asha into 2nd — his second pro win.
At the 2023 Mr. Olympia he placed 13th, the best Olympia finish of his career. For a French Open bodybuilder, a top-13 Olympia placing is rare air.
He was not done. In November he travelled to Tokyo and won the Japan Pro, beating Alfred Chiriac and Liang Yan — his second win of the year and his ticket to the 2024 Olympia. 🏅
The 2024 Season
Leguerrier’s 2024 season was short and focused. In September he competed at home in Metz, placing 3rd at the Tsunami Nutrition Showdown behind Samson Dauda and Andrea Presti.
Weeks later he made his third straight Mr. Olympia appearance, finishing 15th. Three Olympias in three years is a run very few European pros put together.
It was also, as things stand, his most recent contest. He did not compete in 2025.
Theo Leguerrier in 2026: Building Businesses, Eyeing a Comeback
Leguerrier has not announced any retirement. What he has done is build a life alongside the stage.
In his own account on a 2026 French bodybuilding podcast, he describes life today as an entrepreneur: he is a co-founder of a 1,000-square-metre multi-sport complex, a partner in a meal-prep company that distributes across France, and an online coach running coaching, masterclasses and talks. 💼
He has also spoken openly about how hard the road was — a sponsor bankruptcy left him with about €75,000 in unpaid bills, seized bank accounts and a period when he could not leave France. He worked through all of it.
His stated goal is a return to the Mr. Olympia stage, now ruled by champions like Nick Walker. The French circuit he headlined keeps producing talent too — Quinton Eriya finished 2nd at the 2025 France Pro.
Whether the comeback lands in 2026 or later, Leguerrier’s record is already secure: three pro wins and three Olympias for one of France’s finest. 🔥
Contest Record
| Year | Show | Placing |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Finale France AFBB-IFBB (up to 100 kg) | 1st |
| 2016 | IFBB European Championships (up to 100 kg) | 7th |
| 2017 | IFBB World Amateur Championships (over 100 kg) | 4th |
| 2017 | Amateur Olympia San Marino (Super-Heavyweight) | 5th |
| 2018 | Amateur Olympia, Las Vegas (Super-Heavyweight) | 1st |
| 2018 | Amateur Olympia, Las Vegas (Overall) | 1st — pro card |
| 2020 | British Grand Prix Pro | 5th |
| 2020 | Romania Muscle Fest Pro | 3rd |
| 2021 | Puerto Rico Pro | 6th |
| 2021 | Mr. Big Evolution Pro | 5th |
| 2021 | European Pro | 6th |
| 2021 | Yamamoto Cup Pro | 5th |
| 2021 | Arnold Classic UK | 3rd |
| 2022 | New York Pro | 4th |
| 2022 | California Pro | 8th |
| 2022 | Europa Pro Championships | 1st |
| 2022 | Mr. Olympia | Outside top 15 (tied 16th) |
| 2023 | Sheru Classic France Pro | 2nd |
| 2023 | Italian Olympus Pro | 1st |
| 2023 | Mr. Olympia | 13th |
| 2023 | Japan Pro | 1st |
| 2024 | Tsunami Nutrition Showdown (Metz) | 3rd |
| 2024 | Mr. Olympia | 15th |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pro shows has Theo Leguerrier won?
Three. He won the 2022 Europa Pro Championships in Alicante, then added two wins in 2023 — the Italian Olympus Pro and the Japan Pro in Tokyo.
What is Theo Leguerrier’s best Mr. Olympia result?
13th place at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. He competed at three straight Olympias — 2022, 2023 and 2024 — finishing outside the top 15 on his debut and 15th in 2024.
Where is Theo Leguerrier from?
He is French and comes from Rennes. He first made his name in sport as a high-level junior gymnast before switching to bodybuilding as a teenager.
How did Theo Leguerrier earn his pro card?
He won the overall title at the 2018 Amateur Olympia in Las Vegas, taking the super-heavyweight class and then the overall. He has said he did it despite severe food poisoning the night before.
Is Theo Leguerrier retired?
No retirement has been announced. He has not competed since the 2024 Mr. Olympia and sat out 2025, but he says his goal is to return to the Olympia stage. In 2026 he is focused on his businesses and online coaching.
How tall is Theo Leguerrier?
Earlier profiles list him at around 5 ft 10 in (178 cm). His date of birth is not published, and he keeps his family life private.
The Bottom Line
Theo Leguerrier carried French Open bodybuilding onto the sport’s biggest stages. Three pro wins, three straight Olympias and a career-best 13th in 2023 make him France’s most successful Open pro of his era. 💪
His next chapter — business builder, coach, and, if he gets his way, Olympia returnee — is still being written.