With Mr Olympia finals taking place in Las Vegas tonight, Hollywood sensation and a renowned name in bodybuilding, (won seven Mr Olympia titles) Arnold Schwarzenegger will be joined by Phil Heath who looks to become Mr Olympia for the seventh consecutive time. However, the road to glory isn’t as easy as it seems, facing some tough competition for the title, here are the top 5candidates:
Phil Heath
His consistency has been mindboggling having won all the competitions of the decade; Phil Heath enters this year’s prestigious competition as a favourite.
Brandon Curry
His hardwork propelled him up the ranks as he won the Arnold Classic in Australia, along with a second-place in a Mr Olympia tournament. Some experts have said that he may well be the best bodybuilder in the world as he walks in the tournament as the black horse.
Dexter Jackson
It’s a wonder seeing Dexter compete in this tournament as the 47-year-old seems to be getting better and better with age. Having come third in last year’s tournament, former Mr Olympia looks to give Phil Heath some fierce competition.
Mamdouh Elssbiay aka Big Ramy
Confident and comfortable on stage, Big Ramy is one of the youngest competitors. Some experts are so confident about him that they’ve prophesised him as the man to dethrone Phil Heath this year.
Rhoden
He had finished second last year and is confident about winning this year. The only negative which could stop him from clenching the title this year is he lacks the bulk which Phil Heath has.