Derek Lunsford’s victory at the 2025 Mr. Olympia is still rippling through the sport. On Dec. 8, 2025, his coach, Chris Aceto, fired back at rumors that Lunsford used PMMA (polymethyl-methacrylate) injections to reclaim the Sandow trophy.

Derek Lunsford defied the odds and cemented himself as a two-time Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. It wasn’t without struggles. He admitted that he tore his pec just four weeks before stepping onstage. In the finals, he suffered a panic attack , though he persevered to come back triumphant.

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While fans thought Lunsford’s next stop would be Columbus, Ohio, he’s decided to sit out the 2026 Arnold Classic . With his second child on the way, Aceto cleared the air on some unchecked accusations and broke down his contest pla

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