Grand Finale Looming: Mr. Olympia Men's Open Title Fight Is a Historic Puzzle
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LAS VEGAS, NV – The 2025 Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend is headed for a climactic conclusion tonight as the highly-anticipated Mr. Olympia Men’s Open division holds its final judging round. After Friday's intense prejudging, the biggest prize in bodybuilding—the coveted Sandow trophy and a $600,000 award—remains completely unclaimed, with the race being described as one of the closest and most unpredictable in the event’s 61-year history.
The final posedown will see a collision of generations, featuring a lineup that includes a defending champion, multiple former titleholders, and a handful of top contenders all vying for the ultimate title. The consistent close placement in the final callouts suggests the outcome will be decided by the smallest margins in conditioning and presentation during this final stage.
The Women’s Divisions Define New Eras
While the Men's Open suspense builds, the weekend has already crowned champions in several other categories, often marking moments of transition or continued dominance:
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Ms. Olympia: The division witnessed the incredible continuation of a long-standing reign, with the defending champion claiming her sixth straight victory.
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212 Olympia: The titleholder successfully defended his crown for a third consecutive year, solidifying his top position in the lighter division.
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Wellness Olympia: In a clear sign of the division’s continued evolution, a new champion took the title, prevailing over the winner from the previous year.
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Figure Olympia: A new champion emerged in this category, showcasing the peak standard for symmetry and feminine aesthetics.
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Women's Physique: This division saw a former champion reclaim the title after a fiercely fought rivalry.
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Fitness Olympia: The mantle officially passed to a new athlete following the retirement of the three-time champion, with the decisive win coming down to the highly scored routine portion.
The final night will also feature the finals for Classic Physique and Men’s Physique, divisions that have seen massive shakeups this year, including a top Classic competitor making his debut in the Open class. The 2025 Olympia is officially one for the record books, setting a new standard for depth and competition across the entire professional field.
