After many months of anticipation, Olympia Week has arrived. Fans and athletes alike are already on their way to Orlando, FL to be a part of bodybuilding’s biggest weeeknd, the 2023 Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend. Whether you’re going to be there in person to see history made or you intend to watch the action live from home on the Olympia Productions pay-per-view, it would be wise to hear the latest news and best analysis from the leading voices in the industry. Here’s a quick look at all the shows for this week.
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Prime Time Muscle
The main event of the Olympia Weekend is the 59th Mr. Olympia contest, which includes second generation superstar and 2023 Tampa Pro winner Hunter Labrada. Tim WIlkins, Chris Cormier, and Terrick El Guindy break down Labrada’s chances of being the first second generation bodybuilder to win the sport’s top title. He was seventh in the 2022 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV. Can he move up to the first callout? They also take a look at new pro Carlos Thomas Jr, who has made waves in his rookie season. His large arms and small waist are two reasons why some fans think the former NPC National champion could have Olympia worthy potential.
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Femme Flex Friday
Eight-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray, three-time Ms. Fiitness Olympia Whitney Jones, and IFBB Pros Wendy Fortino and Camile Periat know a thing or two about rivaliries on the women’s side of the stage, which is why they devoted this week’s episode of Femme Flex Friday to look at the biggest rivalries. One most recent rivalry that has fans’ attention is Women’s Physique Olympia champions Natalia Abraham Coelho and Sarah Villegas, but there are more in other divisions as well. They also look at the Bikini Olympia lineup, especially past champions Maureen Blanquisco, Jennifer Dorie, and Ashley Kaltwasser as well as top contenders Lauralie Chapados and Daraja HIll.
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The Menace Podcast
There was no episode of The Fit Rockstar Show, but Dennis James was back with another episode of The Menace Podcast, and he was joined by Milos Sarcev, Chris Cormier, and special guest Fakhri Mubarak. All four men spoke about the 2023 Olympia and James held their fee to the fire by getting top six predictions. Check out who they think will win and make sure you chim in with your own predictions in the Comments section.
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Other Shows and Updates
Olympia TV has more videos showing details of what to expect at the Olympia Weekend such as the Press Conference, and you can see previous editions of the entertaining “Olympia Battles” that have been held throughout the season such as the most recent between two-time Wellness Olympia champion Francielle Mattos and top contender Rayane Fogal. You can also subscribe to the Muscle & Fitness channel to see episodes of the Reps podcast featuring Zack Zeigler and John Romano.
