The Olympia Expo is the official home of Olympia Weekend—and it’s always a packed house. In 2014 more than 55,000 bodybuilding fans and fitness enthusiasts flocked to the expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, even more foot traffic is expected. Whether you want to watch pre-judging for the Mr. Olympia (or another pro bodybuilding, physique, figure, fitness, bikini, strongman, or powerlifting competition); collect bagfuls of swag; sample new supps; or test out the latest workout gear and exercise equipment, there’s no shortage of things to see and do at the Olympia Expo. For those who plan to partake in the madness on Sept. 17-20, consider putting these seven expo events on your radar.
Put your strength and agility to the test by blazing through a 10-station obstacle course faster than any other competitor to pocket a piece of the $5,000 prize money.
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Men’s Model Search
The male counterpart to the Bikini Model Search will motivate you to train harder—and haunt your dreams with board shorts. The top physique earns $1,000 and two VIP tickets to next year’s Olympia Weekend.
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Bikini Model Search
You can gawk at hundreds of toned and tanned bikini-clad women without getting hauled away in handcuffs. The winning model receives $2,000 and two VIP tickets to 2016 Olympia Weekend.
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Olympia Pro Powerlifting Championships
Burly-ass dudes benching, squatting, and deadlifting heavy-ass weight—what’s not to love?
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Battle of the Bars
Competitors put their exceptional body- weight strength and muscle endurance on display as they put on a high-flying (and highly entertaining) acrobatic showcase. Day 1 features one-on-one battles; the 16-man single-elimination bracket-style tourney goes down on Day 2.
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Olympia Boxing
If the “sweet science” remains your go-to combat sport, you’ll appreciate the skill exhibited by these world-class amateurs as they stick, move, bob, and weave.
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Olympia Strongman Challenge
Presenting men with mutant strength. Center stage is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Kegs will be thrown, logs will be lifted, and you’ll spot around 70 Paul Bunyan look-alikes.
The Olympia Expo is the official home of Olympia Weekend—and it’s always a packed house. In 2014 more than 55,000 bodybuilding fans and fitness enthusiasts flocked to the expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, even more foot traffic is expected. Whether you want to watch pre-judging for the Mr. Olympia (or another pro bodybuilding, physique, figure, fitness, bikini, strongman, or powerlifting competition); collect bagfuls of swag; sample new supps; or test out the latest workout gear and exercise equipment, there’s no shortage of things to see and do at the Olympia Expo. For those who plan to partake in the madness on Sept. 17-20, consider putting these seven expo events on your radar.
Put your strength and agility to the test by blazing through a 10-station obstacle course faster than any other competitor to pocket a piece of the $5,000 prize money.
Men's Model Search
The male counterpart to the Bikini Model Search will motivate you to train harder—and haunt your dreams with board shorts. The top physique earns $1,000 and two VIP tickets to next year’s Olympia Weekend.
Bikini Model Search
You can gawk at hundreds of toned and tanned bikini-clad women without getting hauled away in handcuffs. The winning model receives $2,000 and two VIP tickets to 2016 Olympia Weekend.
Olympia Pro Powerlifting Championships
Burly-ass dudes benching, squatting, and deadlifting heavy-ass weight—what’s not to love?
Battle of the Bars
Competitors put their exceptional body- weight strength and muscle endurance on display as they put on a high-flying (and highly entertaining) acrobatic showcase. Day 1 features one-on-one battles; the 16-man single-elimination bracket-style tourney goes down on Day 2.
Olympia Boxing
If the “sweet science” remains your go-to combat sport, you’ll appreciate the skill exhibited by these world-class amateurs as they stick, move, bob, and weave.
Olympia Strongman Challenge
Presenting men with mutant strength. Center stage is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Kegs will be thrown, logs will be lifted, and you’ll spot around 70 Paul Bunyan look-alikes.
