Mr. Olympia

Mr. Olympia is an international bodybuilding competition which is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). Winning is considered to be the highest accolade in the professional bodybuilding field. The competiton was invented by Joe Weider to allow the Mr. Universe winners to continue competing and to earn money. The first Mr. Olympia was held on September 18, 1965 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City.

Related Topics:
Bodybuilding - International Federation of BodyBuilders - Joe Weider - Mr. Universe - September 18 - 1965 - Brooklyn Academy of Music - New York City

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The record number of wins is eight, held by Lee Haney, from 1984 to 1991 consecutively. Should Ronnie Coleman win the 2005 competition he will equal this record.

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The next Mr Olympia is due to be held on 13-16 October 2005 at Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas.

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Orleans Hotel - Las Vegas

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The film Pumping Iron (1977), featured the build up to the 1975 Mr. Olympia and helped launch the acting careers of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno.

Related Topics:
Pumping Iron - 1977 - 1975 - Arnold Schwarzenegger - Lou Ferrigno

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There is a parallel female contest Ms. Olympia for female bodybuilders.

Related Topics:
Ms. Olympia - Female bodybuilders

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