Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Traditional Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia
The reigning champion stays the perfect within the enterprise at his craft.
Chris Bumstead confirmed he’s nonetheless on the prime of his class by claiming his fifth consecutive Traditional Physique title on the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest on Nov. 4, 2023.
The Canadian native placed on a dominant displaying in entrance of the judges and followers contained in the Orange County Conference Middle in Orlando, FLcementing his case as one of many best bodybuilders of his era.
[Related: 2023 Amateur Olympia Results]
Bumstead’s well-proportioned physique and spectacular posing routines helped him edge out a formidable discipline of Traditional Physique rivals that featured robust performances from Terrence Ruffin and two-time Traditional Physique Olympia champion (2017-2018) Breon Ansley. As soon as all of the athletes showcased their sculpted shoulders, outlined abdominals, and shredded backs, the judges made their first choice:
Callout One
- Jae Hun Park
- Wesley Vissers
- Michael Daboul
- Terrence Ruffin
- Mike Sommerfeld
- Unit Badpei
Callout Two
- Breon Ansley
- Urs Kalecinski
- Roman Rocha Quieroz
- Chris Bumstead
To nobody’s shock, the ultimate callout noticed a well-known face sq. off in an epic posing battle towards Bumstead: Ramon Rocha Quieroz. Coming off a big victory on the 2023 Arnold Traditionalhe regarded incredible on the Olympia stage, boasting a balanced physique with no obvious weaknesses. Finally, although, the 2022 Olympia runner-up fell brief for the second straight 12 months in his quest to unseat Bumstead from his throne.
2023 Traditional Physique Olympia Outcomes
Right here’s how the highest 5 shook out within the 2023 Traditional Physique Olympia division:
- Chris Bumstead – $50,000
- Ramon Rocha Querioz — $20,000
- Urs Kelecinski — $12,000
- Breon Ansley — $7,000
- Terrence Ruffin — $6,000
[Related: Major Change to Mr. Olympia Qualification System Will Have Immediate Impact on 2023 Contest]
Talking with Bob Circherillo on stage after his newest Olympia victory, Bumstead revealed that he tore his lat 10 weeks out from the largest present of the 12 months. Though he initially had doubts about whether or not he may overcome the setback, he credited the help of his fiancee, in addition to legendary coach Hany Rambod, for serving to him keep a robust mindset all through his journey to the Olympia.
4 weeks after struggling his lat harm, Bumstead returned to the fitness center for his first again exercise. Identical to he did after getting damage, he wept.
Nevertheless, the embellished champion stated he shed tears for a a lot totally different purpose.
“I realized I would not have felt that much joy and gratitude if I had quit,” Bumstead stated.
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