Derek Lunsford Claims Victory at the 2025 Mr. Olympia
Las Vegas, NV – Derek Lunsford has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Mr. Olympia competition, marking his second Olympia title. The event, the 61st rendition of the show, took place from October 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Generation Iron and SteroidWiki both reported the results.
2025 Mr. Olympia Winners
Here’s a breakdown of the winners across all divisions:
- Mr. Olympia: Derek Lunsford
- Men’s 212: Keone Pearson
- Classic Physique: Ramon Rocha Queiroz
- Men’s Physique: Ryan Terry
- Ms. Olympia: Andrea Shaw
- Fitness: Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Figure: Rhea Gayle
- Women’s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho
- Wellness: Eduarda Bezerra
- Bikini: Maureen Blanquisco
- Pro Wheelchair: James Berger
Derek Lunsford’s Journey to the Top
Derek Lunsford, born in 1993, set a goal to achieve bodybuilding’s trifecta after his victories at the Arnold Classic and Pittsburgh Pro. He has been a professional bodybuilder and fitness coach since 2010. Lunsford’s weight is between 205-215 lbs, and he stands at 5’6”.
The Men’s Open lineup was highly competitive, featuring four former champions. The competition narrowed to a four-man battle during prejudging, which continued into the final on Saturday night. Hadi Choopan finished as the runner-up, and Andrew Jacked placed third, demonstrating significant improvement throughout the year.
Event Overview
The 2025 Mr. Olympia competition awarded championships in six divisions on Friday night, with four more divisions crowned on Saturday. The event returned to Las Vegas after a successful run in previous years.
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