The 2010 Mr Olympia weekend has arrived

The most prestigious event in bodybuilding is going to take place this weekend in Las Vegas.

23 September 2010, 12:00am
by Kevin Grech

2 min read

The 45th Mr. Olympia is taking place this weekend. It is regarded as the most prestigious bodybuilding title that all bodybuilders dream to win. 26 of the best bodybuilders in the world will be competing for the Mr. Olympia title. The entire expo runs from 23 - 26 September.

This event has been a springboard of success for many bodybuilders. Some of the most successful are Arnold Schwarzenegger, a seven time Mr. Olympia winner who went on to be one of the most successful action stars and as well presently the Governor of California and Lou Ferrigno who did not even win this event, went on to become a film star and as well had most of his success playing the comic book hero The Incredible Hulk.

Today with sponsorship deals and prize money, the contest is not only prestigious but financially rewarding for the winner.
In the past 45 years only 12 bodybuilders have won the Mr. Olympia. Current competitors and past winners can be viewed here.

Last year history was made when current champion Jay Cutler was the only bodybuilder in the history of the Mr. Olympia competition to return and win the title that he lost the previous year.

The special atmosphere at this event is truly inspiring. In other sports, fans find it hard to meet their stars. But at this event all the top bodybuilders find time to sign autographs and take photos with all their fans.

The Olympia weekend is not only men’s bodybuilding, but a entire fitness expo.

Other events include:
Mr Olympia, Figure Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Ms Olympia, Bikini Olympia, 202 Showdown, Olympia Expo, Flex Magazine’s Bikini Model Search, Pro Powerlifting Championships, Olympia Grappling and Jiu Jitsu Supershow, World’s Strongest Bodybuilder, Muscle & Fitness Magazine’s Male Model Search, MHP American Strongest Man and Pound4 Pound Challenge.

The event can be viewed live on bodybuilding.com