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British bodybuilding icon Ryan Terry made history at the 2026 Olympia final by equaling Jeremy Buendia’s four, back-to-back, Men’s Physique titles, but at a winners’ event held less than 24 hours later, Terry confirmed that an injury sustained during the latter stages of his prep almost took him off stage before the event even began.

Newly crowned Mr. Olympia, Nick Walker is proving to be one of the most popular winners in history. Having earned the People’s Champion award and then impressing the judges enough to lift the Sandow on Saturday night, the man they call “The Mutant” vowed to spend a portion of his prize money on Mom and Dad, noting that while bodybuilding is an individual sport, true success comes from the support of an athlete’s friends and family.

There are bodybuilding stories you have to go looking for. This isn’t one of them. Nick Walker just won the Mr. Olympia. Yes, Nick Walker, the guy with the nickname that isn’t even remotely hyperbolic. The guy is built like somebody took a regular bodybuilder into Photoshop, highlighted everything from the neck down and dragged the scale slider until the computer overheated. The guy who finished sixth at this very contest one year ago is now Mr. Olympia.

Petar Klancir is an IFBB Pro, endurance athlete, and transformation coach, and it’s easy to see why he is also known as the “Croation Colossus.” Fortunately, the big man is always happy to share his methods for adding mass, and in a recent Instagram post revealed the five moves that bring monstrous gains. “Five essential exercises for a complete upper body pump,” schooled Klancir, as he revealed the method behind his muscle for more than a million Instagram followers.

This week in Las Vegas, the Olympia is doing something it hasn’t done before. It’s crowning a Fit Model Olympia champion. And before the old-school bodybuilding crowd starts throwing chicken breasts at the computer, hear me out. The Olympia has been evolving since Larry Scott won the first one in 1965. It started with men’s bodybuilding. Today we’ve got Open, 212, Classic, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Fitness, Women’s Physique, Women’s Bodybuilding, Wheelchair and now Fit Model.

Men’s Classic Physique competitor, Terrence Ruffin won the 2025 EVLS Prague Pro to secure his place at the 2026 Olympia final, but while the man they call “Ruff Diesel” has built an impressive pair of biceps, the former Airforce Senior Airman says that his arms have been one of the biggest challenges in terms of growth. Fortunately, Ruffin shared the three moves that now have his sleeves running scared.

Since 1965, the “Olympia” name has stood for excellence in bodybuilding, setting the stage for legendary runs like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s seven-consecutive titles and the expansion of bodybuilding’s global reach. But who was the first person to claim the Mr. Olympia title? And when was the Sandow Trophy Introduced? Who has won the most finals? And which bodybuilder has made the most bank at bodybuilding’s most prestigious show?

On Episode 303 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond, and with around a week to go before the 2026 Mr. Olympia is crowned in Las Vegas, the panel debated the importance of size when flexing on bodybuilding’s biggest stage. 2026 has seen a lot of discussion around size in the world of bodybuilding. From Samson Dauda packing on the muscle to avenge his Olympia standing from last year, to Nick Walker’s mutant-like physique dominating the IFBB Tampa Pro.

The 15th class of the International Sports of Hall of Fame features another stacked lineup of all-time greats. Among those are former UFC Light-Heavyweight champion of the world, Forrest Griffin. Griffin’s induction will be extra special for not only him but for ISHOF founder Dr. Robert Goldman and Vice President Fairfax Hackley. Griffin was originally set to be inducted in 2020, but he was unable to be in attendance.

Whether you’re a new fan of bodybuilding or have followed the fitness industry for years, there is nothing like your first time going to the Olympia. Being a part of such an iconic weekend is the kind of experience you can’t wait to share with your family, friends, and others. Stories about Olympia Weekend get told years after thanks to the legacy that Joe Weider created in 1965.