The bright lights of Las Vegas once again hosted the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the world — the 61st edition of Mr. Olympia 2025 , held from October 9 to 12 at the Resorts World Las Vegas . Organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) , the event brings together elite athletes competing across multiple divisions for glory and recognition on the sport’s biggest stage.
The Mr. Olympia Open division remains the crown jewel of the competition. Last year’s champion, Samson Dauda from the United Kingdom, returned to defend his title against former winners Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan . The Open category offers a $400,000 prize and the honor of being named the best bodybuilder in the world — a title that has defined leg