The bodybuilding world will soon witness the 2022 Olympia, set to take place on Dec. 16-18, 2022. Every preparative decision with the competition approaching becomes increasingly important for the athletes seeking a stellar result. One of the more notable competitors at bodybuilding’s flagship event is reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead (2019-2021). The champion bodybuilder is…
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On Dec. 6, 2022, bodybuilder Sadik Hadzovic took to his Instagram page to reveal he will not compete in the upcoming 2022 Mr. Olympia. The contest takes place on Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, making Hadzovic’s somewhat last-minute withdrawal a surprise. Hadzovic qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia but did not reveal specific details about why…
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Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay is on a fast track toward all-time legendary status. Should the Egyptian athlete capture his third consecutive Mr. Olympia title on Dec. 16-18, 2022, he will become the eighth bodybuilder to win the contest on at least three occasions. Among other icons, one of the athletes who has accomplished that feat and then some…
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At this point, Russel Orhii has little to prove. As an 83-kilogram powerlifter, he’s a two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion (2019, 2021). He holds the raw IPF World Record back squat (320.5 kilograms/706.6 pounds), also in the 83-kilogram weight class. Domestically, in the 82.5-kilogram division, Orhii owns the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) raw American Records on the…
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For some, the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Powerlifting Championships were about extending a reign on top. For others, it was about enjoying a breakthrough podium moment, with a variety of near-victories in the rearview mirror. British powerlifter Sophia Ellis fits the latter category. On Dec. 3, 2022, Ellis captured her first career European title at…
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