💪 5 Dark Horses to Watch During Olympia Weekend

Plus: A massive name withdraws.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 December 16, 2022 | [Read Online]( [The Ripped Report Logo] It's like Christmas, the Olympics, and July 4th all wrapped into one: When you read this email, Olympia Weekend will officially be underway in Las Vegas. Stick with us, because we've got everything you need to know about bodybuilding's biggest event. - Want to follow along? We've got a handy dandy guide on [how to watch]( all the action! - A [BIG name just withdrew]( from one of the most popular divisions. What does that mean for the field? - It turns out [Classic Physique may be edging out]( Mr. Olympia as the marquee event... - Everyone loves a dark horse, so we have [five to keep your eye on come Saturday](. We'll be bringing you all the action from [BarBend.com]( and [BreakingMuscle.com]( all weekend. So set your eyeballs to "Watch" and get the info you need ahead of time. OLYMPIA WEEKEND How to Watch All the Action Image: @mzprettymuscle on Instagram The grandest show in bodybuilding takes place Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, and features contests across all 11 IFBB pro divisions. The headliner is a potential title defense by two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. However, many in the strength and fitness world are even more excited about the Classic Physique division helmed by three-time reigning Olympia champion Chris Bumstead. There’s plenty of action in the other divisions, and it will all be live-streamed. Spectators can see all the 2022 Olympia action via the pay-per-view premium package for $69.99 at the Olympia Productions website. Check out how to follow along with our summary below. [Here's How to Watch the Action]( LAST-MINUTE WITHDRAWALS Whitney Jones Bows Out Image: @whitneyjones_ifbbpro on Instagram This shakes things up a bit. The 2021 Fitness Olympia champion, Whitney Jones, has withdrawn from this year's contest, meaning we will definitely get a new champ in Vegas this weekend. The reason for Jones’ withdrawal, according to a post on her Instagram page, was undisclosed health issues that required her full attention. Jones also confirmed her decision to BarBend‘s bodybuilding contributor, Roger Lockridge, onsite at the 2022 Olympia. [More on Whitney Jones' Withdrawal]( FANS SPEAK Poll: Fans Are More Excited About the Classic Physique Olympia Image: @Cbum on Instagram // Photo By: @calvinyouttitham on Instagram Every bodybuilder in the Men’s Open division dreams of stepping foot on the Mr. Olympia stage. Since 1965, this contest has turned competitors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Phil Heath into icons of the sport. Even a mere appearance at a Mr. O is enough to turn a bodybuilder into a household name. But the Mr. Olympia might not be the main event of Olympia weekend anymore — at least in some fans’ minds. In a Dec. 6, 2022 poll, we asked you fine Ripped Report readers which competition you were looking forward to more during the 2022 Olympia: The Classic Physique or Mr. Olympia contest. The results were pretty clear-cut. [How Did the Voting Break Down?]( EVERYTHING ELSE Coming at You Like a Dark Horse GIF: Nick Walker on YouTube - Everyone loves an underdog. And we have [five Mr. Olympia dark horse competitors]( to keep an eye on come Saturday. - Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler [shares his 2022 predictions](. - What's up with all those spray tans in elite bodybuilding? We get to the [heart — and deep, dark truth — of the issue](. [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © The Ripped Report 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003 [Publish on beehiiv](