{"id":18787,"date":"2026-04-23T16:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18787"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:49:37","slug":"coach-stefan-kienzl-predicts-martin-fitzwater-will-win-a-mr-olympia-title-i-know-his-potential-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18787","title":{"rendered":"Coach Stefan Kienzl Predicts Martin Fitzwater Will Win a Mr. Olympia Title: “I Know His Potential” \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Coach Stefan Kienzl believes he has a future Mr. Olympia champ on his hands. On April 22, 2026, he predicted that bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater would claim the prestigious title in due time.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martin Fitzwater is arguably the fastest rising star in the Open class. He finished fourth place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia<\/a> and followed it up with a win over Samson Dauda at the Prague Pro<\/a>. In his next outing, \u201cThe Martian\u201d secured fourth place at the 2026 Arnold Classic<\/a>, but fans weren\u2019t talking about his performance when the show was over.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fitzwater made headlines after celebrating Nick Walker\u2019s defeat to Chinedu Andrew \u2018Jacked\u2019 Obiekea<\/a>. He faced fallout online as a result of his poor sportsmanship. Multiple sponsors decided to part ways with Fitzwater, though he kept competing. He returned to the Arnold Classic UK<\/a> and secured another fourth-place finish. Despite the bumpy road, Fitzwater\u2019s coach believes it\u2019s only a matter of time before he clinches the sport\u2019s greatest crown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Coach Stefan Kienzl Believes Martin Fitzwater Is a Future Mr. Olympia Champion\u00a0<\/h2>\n

In a Beyond the Stage TV<\/em> interview, Kienzl predicted Fitzwater would win a Mr. Olympia title.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI still tell you. I stay by that word, Martin will win the Olympia,\u201d said<\/a> Stefan Kienzl. \u201cThat\u2019s actually what I know and what I believe. I know his work ethic. I know his potential.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He added that adversity has been a necessary driver for Fitzwater\u2019s growth as a competitor:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat\u2019s just insane but, every career, everything will always go in steps. Nothing is in a straight line. Every great champion will also tell you the same story. You need those losses. You need bringing your back to that zero line. You need to, because otherwise, you won\u2019t be able to handle it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Concerns about Fitzwater\u2019s mental state were aired following his behavior at the Arnold Classic. According to bodybuilding veteran Shahriar Kamali, well known as King Kamali, Fitzwater self-sabotaged and called him a \u2018hot head with roid rage.\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cYou have to act a certain way. He\u2019s just shooting himself in the foot. Right now, he\u2019s become evil. He\u2019s got that reputation now, and it\u2019s not good for him or his finances.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It remains to be seen if Martin Fitzwater will compete before the Mr. Olympia. He\u2019s qualified, so if he chose to, he could sit out until the event returns. The 2026 Mr. Olympia<\/a> is set for September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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