Mr. Olympia 2025: Winners, Surprises, and the Trends Redefining Bodybuilding

Part 1. 2025 Mr. Olympia Results & Highlights

As we get started with the details of the 2025 Mr. Olympia, we'll dive into all the important highlights that have been part of this event. You'll be able to navigate through all the data and learn the essential information that will help you get further into the details.

A. Men's Open Division (Main Mr. Olympia)

Starting with the oldest and main division of Mr. Olympia, the 2025 edition welcomed a new winner, Derek Lunsford. He was able to reclaim the Sandow with the top prize of $600,000. For the places in follow-up, provided below is the list of the Men's Division:

• 2nd Position: Hadi Choopan, earning the prize of $200,000.
• 3rd Position: Andrew Jackard, who earned a $100,000 prize.
• 4th & 5th Position: Samson Dauda & Martin Fitzwater, respectively; earning the prize of $40,000 & $30,000 in the particular order.

Notable Upsets & Context

With renowned names like Nick Waller, Brandon Curry, and Tonio Burton securing a spot in the Top 10, Lunsford's victory was the highlight of the 2025 Mr. Olympia. His dramatic comeback from 2024 and the defeat of the defending champion, Samson Dauda, is marked by critics as one of the deepest Open fields in Olympia.

B. Classic Physique

For the Olympia natural bodybuilding category, Ramon Rocha Queiroz, aka "Dino," won the division with a $100,000 prize. This division was dominated by Chris Bumstead, a six-time champion, which brought it to the limelight of this event. For the next places, these names fought their way to the 2nd, 3rd, and consequential positions:

• 2nd Position: Mike Sommerfield, winning $40,000 in this category.
• 3rd Position: Terrence Ruffin, earning $20,000 for this position.
• 4th & 5th Position: Josema Munoz and Nial Darwen secured their positions in this category, respectively, winning $10,000 and $6,000 for their positions.

Notable Upsets & Context

As mentioned before, CBUM's retirement meant a new opening for a champion within this Mr. Olympia category. Dino, who had been a contender for this title in 2024 (as he secured 2nd position), did step into this moment; however, Mike Sommerfield has also joined the discussion.

C. Other Men's Divisions

The 2025 Mr. Olympia has, as always, welcomed a variety of categories. Showing that bodybuilding has no boundaries, here is a brief highlight of the results of the other Men's divisions in the event:

1. Men's 212

Keone Pearson secured 1st Position in this category for the third straight time, winning $50,000 for it. Shaun Clarida and Lucas Garcia secured 2nd and 3rd position for the Men's 212, winning $20,000 and $12,000 for their positions, respectively.

2. Men's Physique

This division was not reported much in the media, with only the name Ryan Terry appearing as the winner of the category. Other competitors and prizes have not appeared, which explains more about the less emphasis on this category.

D. Women's Divisions & Female Bodybuilding

Mr. Olympia 2025 not only welcomed male bodybuilders, but it has also become a highlight for the women's division. Following is a quick highlight of the women's division and female bodybuilding categories in Mr. Olympia:

1. Ms. Olympia

This title came into the hands of Andrea Shaw for the 6th time at the 2025 Mr. Olympia. Ashley Lynnette Jones and Leyvina Barros followed up for the 2nd and 3rd position for this category.

2. Women's Physique

Natalia Abraham Coelho won this category with a prize of $50,000; meanwhile, Sarah Villegas and Zama Benta secured 2nd and 3rd position. The event awarded $20,000 to the 2nd prize winner and $12,000 to the 3rd position.

3. Figure, Wellness, Bikini, Fitness

Provided next are the winners of each category for this women's division in 2025 Mr. Olympia:

• Figure: Rhea Gayle
• Bikini: Maureen Blanquisco
• Fitness: Michelle Fredua-Mensah
• Wellness: Eduarda Bezerra won this title for the first time.

Role & Visibility of Women's Bodybuilding in Mr. Olympia

Ever since the introduction of Ms. Olympia in this event, the women's division has gained traction and better media coverage. The prize levels, although relatively less than the Men's divisions, include many household names, like Andrea Shaw, who are emerging in the fraternity.

E. Wheelchair & Other Divisions

Mr. Olympia has evolved into a worldwide bodybuilding event from a basic men's event. Along with the Men's and Women's Division, the Mr. Olympia 2025 also came up with some specials. For this year, the Wheelchair Division witnessed James Berger, a Pro Wheelchair, as the winner of this division. Apart from that, there were no new divisions; however, the market projects major wellness & fitness divisions in the future.

Part 2. Mr. Olympia Classic: Natural & Classic Physique Considerations

As observed, there are many divisions within the Mr. Olympia events, which are showcased under different physique considerations. Provided next is an overview of all classic details involving the event, which will help you understand where the trends are redirecting:

Classic, Open & Natural: How They Differ

Classic Physique focuses on smaller and more symmetrical physiques with rigid height-to-weight proportions, routines that are reminiscent of the Golden Era, and restrictions on pure muscle size. Open division, on the other hand, permits maximum mass, density, and extreme conditioning without proportional constraints.

In the meantime, Olympia natural bodybuilding (usually conducted under different federations) aims at clean competition whereby athletes are subjected to intensive testing (which is usually WADA-compliant) to rule out the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Rising Prestige of Classic Physique Post-Bumstead

That division was squarely in the limelight because of the dominance of Chris Bumstead (6 straight Classic Physique titles). The landscape is now wide open with his retirement after 2024. In 2025, Ramon Rocha Queiroz ("Dino") was the first Brazilian to claim Classic Physique at Olympia. His victory reinforces that Classic Physique is not a second division anymore, but a brand name with legacy and beauty now meeting.

Natural Olympia & Clean Movements in 2025

The Mr. Olympia is not tested, but independent contests under the name of Natural Olympia are still on the rise. They encourage openness and equal competition, but are not on the main Olympia stage. Nevertheless, the clean-competition movement highlights an increasing need for healthy and environmentally-friendly ideals of bodybuilding.

Debates & Trends: Judging, Aesthetics & Balance

There are still debates on whether size should be overruled by symmetry. Open judging continues to value density and conditioning, and Classic Physique values flow, proportion, and artistic posing. With the growing preference of fans and judges to balanced bodies, bodybuilding seems to be taking a new turn towards elegant and beautiful sophistication as opposed to brute bulk.

Part 3. Enhance Your Mr. Olympia Image For Social Platforms With FotorPea

After watching the 2025 Mr. Olympia, you feel inspired by Derek Lunsford's victory. Using HitPaw FotorPea (formerly HitPaw Photo Enhancer), you enhance your photo by improving lighting and muscle tone. With a competition-style background, your image looks professional and ready to share on Instagram and X, capturing the true spirit of Olympia perfectly.

Key Features

• 1.Easily improves bodybuilding images by 8x using the AI Upscale model.
• 2.Provides the ability to restore old bodybuilding gym photos with the Old Restoration Model.
• 3.Enhances the colors of the rusty Mr. Olympia photos using the Colorize Model.
• 4.Helps in visualizing people after bodybuilding within the AI Generator feature.
• 5.Allows users to make changes through filters and effects in its AI Photo Editor section.

Guide to Enhance Bodybuilding Olympia Photos With FotorPea

Provided next is the simplified guide on enhancing your Mr. Olympia bodybuilding photos with FotorPea:

Step 1. Access the AI Enhancement Section in FotorPea

After successfully launching FotorPea on your computer, go for the "Enhance Photos Now" option and import your Mr. Olympia image.

Step 2. Choose an Upscale Model For Enhancement

As you successfully import the image, enable the "AI Upscale" toggle and click "Preview" to initiate the enhancement process.

Step 3. Download Final Mr. Olympia Image Result

Once your bodybuilding image is enhanced, review the before and after results. If you are satisfied, press the "Export X Images" button to share on Instagram or X.

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Conclusion

The 2025 Mr. Olympia was more than a contest because it was a showcase of passion, strength, and art. Derek Lunsford's decisive win marked a new era while rising stars inspired millions. Capture this spirit again by using FotorPea's AI enhancer feature to refine your bodybuilding photos with stunning clarity and realism.