The most viral category on social media—and the one that has seen the most growth in recent years, largely thanks to the influence of Chris Bumstead— was contested in a single day for the first time since its creation in 2016. On Friday, September 25, the new Mr. Olympia 2026 Classic Physique champion was crowned, and I’m about to tell you who it was.
2026 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique results
| Position | Classic Physique Olympia 2026 |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Niall Darwen |
| 2nd Place | Mike Sommerfeld |
| 3rd Place | Ramon Dino |
| 4th Place | Wesley Vissers |
| 5th Place | Terrence Ruffin |
Mr. Olympia Classic Physique: preview of the event
The last Classic Physique Olympia champion was Ramon Rocha Queiroz, who won the title at the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas. Known as “Ramon Dino,” he claimed his first Classic Physique Olympia crown after finishing as runner-up in previous editions. He entered the 2026 Olympia as the reigning champion, with the Classic Physique title set to be contested again during the 2026 Olympia weekend.
For the 2026 Classic Physique Olympia, the main contenders include reigning champion Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz, who returns to defend the title, and Mike Sommerfeld, the 2025 runner-up and one of the division’s leading challengers. Other notable names include Terrence Ruffin, Wesley Vissers, Niall Darwen, Diego Galindo and Anton Ratushnyi, all of whom are expected to be part of the battle near the top of the division. The official 2026 lineup features 41 Classic Physique competitors, with the contest scheduled for Friday, September 25, at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
Mr. Olympia Open: last 5 winners
Here are the last five Classic Physique Olympia winners, based on the official Olympia historical record:
- 2025: Ramon Rocha Queiroz
- 2024: Chris Bumstead
- 2023: Chris Bumstead
- 2022: Chris Bumstead
- 2021: Chris Bumstead
