{"id":18309,"date":"2026-04-15T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18309"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:27:00","slug":"urs-kalecinski-reportedly-out-for-the-rest-of-the-year-sets-sights-on-2027-mr-olympia-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18309","title":{"rendered":"Urs Kalecinski Reportedly Out for the Rest of the Year, Sets Sights on 2027 Mr. Olympia \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski has become one of the most talked-about Men\u2019s Open contenders. Despite anticipation for his next contest, the rising star revealed on March 14, 2026, that he might take the rest of the year off from competing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fans were shocked when Kalecinski made the sudden jump into the Men\u2019s Open class. Behind the scenes, he bulked up to an impressive 261 pounds<\/a>, a far cry from his shredded look in the Classic Physique division.<\/p>\n

When he made his Open debut, the German native delivered, securing first place at the 2025 Italy Pro<\/a>. He used the momentum to secure the Open Bodybuilding title at the Europa Pro Championships<\/a> a week later.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In his first Olympia<\/a> appearance as an Open talent, \u201cThe Miracle Bear\u201d placed 13th. The tea leaves suggested he\u2019d compete soon, but it looks like Kalecinski has other plans. He revealed that his focus has turned to next year\u2019s Mr. Olympia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Report: Urs Kalecinski Suspends Current Season, Plans Comeback for 2027\u00a0<\/h2>\n

In the Instagram stories post, Urs Kalecinski shared that he plans to sit out until the 2027 Mr. Olympia (date and location to be determined).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cOnly 2027,\u201d Urs Kalecinski\u2019s story read<\/a> (translated from German).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Fans and ambassadors of the sport have been vocal about Kalecinski\u2019s potential. Former four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler believes that with careful preparations, Kalecinski could capture the elusive Sandow trophy<\/a> in a few years with more size.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cJust remember your vision is that end game. I know you want to win it, and I know you think you can. I\u2019ve seen the content, and I really, truly think, in time, you can win Mr. Olympia in the Open,\u201d Jay Cutler shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Terrick El Guindy labeled Kalecinski a superstar. Between Kalecinski\u2019s dry conditioning and posing skills, the IFBB judge believes his Open ceiling is high<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe\u2019s always diced. In addition to that, we have one of the best posers in Classic. He\u2019s going to differentiate himself in the Open. He has beautiful lines.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll those attributes, conditioning, posing, and beautiful lines will be with him in the Open. He\u2019s going to have to add muscle mass, and he looks like he has no problem doing so,\u201d Terrick El Guindy said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Growing into the stacked Men\u2019s Open division takes time. Fans are curious how Kalecinski will look when he finally makes his way back to a stage. As of this writing, it looks like that will come sometime in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Urs Kalecinski Breaks Down Strategy and Mentality for 2025 Mr. Olympia, Discusses Dorian Yates Comparisons<\/a><\/p>\n\n