{"id":29956,"date":"2026-09-26T06:06:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T06:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29956"},"modified":"2026-09-26T06:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T06:06:04","slug":"2026-mr-olympia-open-bodybuilding-prejudging-report-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29956","title":{"rendered":"2026 Mr. Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside id=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" class=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" aria-label=\"Add FitnessVolt to Google Preferred Sources\" data-preferred-source-placement=\"article_top\">\n<p>\n                        <strong>Make FitnessVolt a Preferred Source<\/strong><br \/>\n                        <span>See more of our reporting across Google.<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The wait is finally over. Las Vegas welcomed the 2026 Mr. Olympia from September 24-27. <strong>Men\u2019s Open competitors sized each other up during prejudging on September 25, which began at 6 pm (PDT) inside the Orleans Arena.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heading into the event, the rivalry between <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/derek-lunsford\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"derek-lunsford\">Derek Lunsford<\/a> and Andrew Jacked gained steam. Chris Aceto coaches them both, but only one can walk away with the Sandow trophy. Earning bronze at <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-mr-olympia-results\/\">last year\u2019s Olympia<\/a>, Jacked has yet to drop placings at the prestigious event. While <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/hadi-choopan\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"hadi-choopan\">Hadi Choopan<\/a> withdrew from the contest this year, that left room for other contenders to fill the void.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/samson-dauda\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"samson-dauda\">Samson Dauda<\/a> aimed to reclaim Olympia glory after dropping to fourth last season. He used his time away from the stage to regain the size he lost in pursuit of drier conditioning. Meanwhile, fans expected <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/nick-walker\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"nick-walker\">Nick Walker<\/a> to break into contention, especially after his all-time best <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-tampa-pro-results\/\">Tampa Pro<\/a> package shook up the division. <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/martin-fitzwater\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"martin-fitzwater\">Martin Fitzwater<\/a> was another wildcard on everyone\u2019s radar and has placed as high as fourth at the Olympia.<\/p>\n<p>In the final callout, <strong>Derek Lunsford<\/strong>\u2018s freaky back detail and thickness helped him stay near the center.<strong> Samson Dauda<\/strong> looked dramatically improved from last year and pushed the champ through multiple callouts.<strong> Andrew Jacked<\/strong> was in the running and brought a dry, crisp look that judges have asked for.<strong> Nick Walker<\/strong> also showed better midsection control, especially between poses. It\u2019s anyone\u2019s title heading into tomorrow night\u2019s finals!\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"fv-inline-newsletter-5\" class=\"fv-newsletter\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 35px;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 15px;font-size:1.5em;font-weight:700;color:#222;\">Get Fitter, <em>Faster<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:1em;color:#444;line-height:1.6;\">Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2026-mr-olympia-pre-judging-callouts\">2026 Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging Callouts<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"first-callout\">First Callout<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Andrew Jacked\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/tonio-burton\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"tonio-burton\">Tonio Burton<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Michal Krizo\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Samson Dauda\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Nick Walker<\/li>\n<li>Derek Lunsford\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_313447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313447\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313447 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report First Callout\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report First Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313447 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report First Callout\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout-.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report First Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-First-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-313447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report First Callout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"second-callout\">Second Callout\u00a0<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_313450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313450\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313450 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Second Callout\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Second Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313450 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Second Callout\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout-.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Second Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Second-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-313450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Second Callout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"third-callout\">Third Callout<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_313455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313455\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313455 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Third Callout\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Third Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313455 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Third Callout\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout-.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Third Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Third-callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-313455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Third Callout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"fourth-callout\">Fourth Callout\u00a0<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_313458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313458\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313458 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fourth Callout\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fourth Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313458 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fourth Callout\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout-.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fourth Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fourth-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-313458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fourth Callout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"fifth-callout\">Fifth Callout\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tonio Burton\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Michal Krizo\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Regan Grimes<\/li>\n<li>Brandon Curry\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_313460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313460\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313460 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fifth Callout\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fifth Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313460 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fifth Callout\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout-.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fifth Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Fifth-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-313460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Fifth Callout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"final-callout\">Final Callout\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Andrew Jacked\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Samson Dauda\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Nick Walker<\/li>\n<li>Derek Lunsford\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_313461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-313461\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313461 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Final Callout\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Final Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-313461 size-full\" title=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Final Callout\" src=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout-.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Final Callout\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout--300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout--768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026-Mr-Olympia-Open-Bodybuilding-Prejudging-Report-Final-Callout--860x516.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-313461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2026 Mr Olympia Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report Final Callout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"highlights\">Highlights:\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2026-mr-olympia-recap\"><strong>2026 Mr. Olympia Recap:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every division as it was crowned is on our <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-mr-olympia-live-updates\/\">2026 Mr. Olympia live updates<\/a> page, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/olympia\/2026\/\">full placings for all 12 divisions<\/a> are in our Olympia database. Every champion, top five and prize payout is in our <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-mr-olympia-results\/\">2026 Mr. Olympia results<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-mr-olympia-predictions\/\">here is who the experts picked<\/a> before the show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bb-olympia-recap\">\n<h4>Saturday Night Results<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Mr. Olympia Results<\/li>\n<li>Fitness Results<\/li>\n<li>Men&#8217;s Physique Results<\/li>\n<li>Bikini Results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Saturday Prejudging<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Men&#8217;s Physique Prejudging Report<\/li>\n<li>Fitness Prejudging Report<\/li>\n<li>Bikini Prejudging Report<\/li>\n<li>Fit Model Prejudging Report<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchair Results<\/li>\n<li>Fit Model Results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Friday Night Results<\/h4>\n<h4>Friday Prejudging<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<aside class=\"fv-gnews-follow\" aria-label=\"Follow FitnessVolt\">\n<div class=\"fv-gnews-inner\">\n<p>\n                    <strong>Follow FitnessVolt<\/strong><br \/>\n                    <span>Breaking strength sports news, expert training guides, and competition coverage direct to your feed<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<nav class=\"fv-gnews-social\" aria-label=\"FitnessVolt social media\">Also find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FitnessVolt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitnessvoltnetwork\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitness_volt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X (Twitter)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWHcXX6Zd8Kti_Uujn0E4Nw\/?sub_confirmation=1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a><\/nav>\n<p class=\"fv-gnews-hint\">Tip: Signed in to Google? 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