Chris Bumstead Claims Fifth Consecutive Basic Physique Championship at 2023 Mr. Olympia

The reigning champion stays the most effective within the enterprise at his craft.

Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Final up to date on Nov 4, 2023

Chris Bumstead confirmed he’s nonetheless on the high of his class by claiming his fifth consecutive Basic 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, FL, cementing his case as one of many biggest bodybuilders of his technology.

Bumstead’s well-proportioned physique and spectacular posing routines helped him edge out a powerful subject of Basic Physique rivals that featured robust performances from Terrence Ruffin and two-time Basic 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 resolution:

Callout One

• Jae Hun Park
• Wesley Vissers
• Michael Daboul
• Terrence Ruffin
• Mike Sommerfeld
• Vahid 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 Basic, he seemed incredible on the Olympia stage, boasting a balanced physique with no obvious weaknesses. Finally, although, the 2022 Olympia runner-up fell quick for the second straight yr in his quest to unseat Bumstead from his throne.

2023 Basic Physique Olympia Outcomes

Right here’s how the highest 5 shook out within the 2023 Basic Physique Olympia division:

1. Chris Bumstead – $50,000
2. Ramon Rocha Querioz — $20,000
3. Urs Kelecinski — $12,000
4. Breon Ansley — $7,000
5. Terrence Ruffin — $6,000

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 yr. Though he initially had doubts about whether or not he may overcome the setback, he credited the assist of his fiancee, in addition to legendary coach Hany Rambod, for serving to him preserve a powerful mindset all through his journey to the Olympia.

4 weeks after struggling his lat harm, Bumstead returned to the gymnasium for his first again exercise. Identical to he did after getting damage, he wept.

Nevertheless, the embellished champion mentioned he shed tears for a a lot totally different purpose.

“I noticed I’d not have felt that a lot pleasure and gratitude if I had give up,” Bumstead mentioned.

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