The pre-judging round for the 2022 Mr. Olympia concluded on December 15 and the competition began on December 16. For many professional bodybuilders, the ultimate goal is to win Mr. Olympia. In order to compete for Mr. Olympia glory, they sweat for several hours in the gym to sculpt their physique to their liking.
So we should investigate the five surprisingly strong contenders who could require the current year’s Mr Olympia rivalry by storm.
Derek Lunsford
Derek Lunsford was born on May 14, 1993, in Petersburg, Indiana. With his wide back and shoulders, ultimate lower body, and narrow waist, many bodybuilders and fans expect Derek to make a big impression at this year’s Mr. Olympia.
At the Mr. Olympia in 2022, Lunsford will compete for the first time in the men’s open category. He is the 212 Olympia champion at the moment.
Ronnie Coleman discussed Lunsford’s chances in a video that he appeared in on the Muscular Development Magazine YouTube Channel on December 12, 2022.
According to the eight-time Mr. Olympia champion, Lunsford is the most likely competitor for Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay to win the competition.
It is also common knowledge that Lunsford uses posing to defeat various body types. Therefore, a finish in the top five of the Open Division for the 212 Olympia champion would not come as a surprise.
Nigerian bodybuilder Andrew Jacked Chinedu
Andrew Obieka, also known as Andrew Jacked, has the potential to be an exciting competitor at Mr. Olympia 2022. He stands unusually tall, but his upper body is wide and narrows at the waist.
He has won the 2022 Texas Pro in addition to earning the IFBB Pro card. Samir Bannout, a seasoned bodybuilder, predicts that Andrew will unquestionably finish in the top four at the Mr. Olympia in 2022. Andrew has also been predicted to defeat Big Ramy and everyone else at this year’s competition by Jay Cutler.
Michal Krizo In Bojnice
Slovakia, Michal Krizo was born. In 2018, Krizo participated in his first professional competition, which he ultimately won in Madrid. His stage presence and estimate will be an extraordinary benefit for him over his kindred rivals.
Fitness Volt claims that Michal’s enormous arms and near-perfect v-taper are unrivalled in the open division. Michal’s physique has impressed seasoned bodybuilders Milos Sarcev and Samir Bannout. Alexander Hlobik has coached the bodybuilder from Slovakia.
Krizo’s lack of experience competing against the best bodybuilders may be his only disadvantage. However, the challenger will likely overcome this disadvantage.
Krizo is very likely to place in the top ten this time around. Jay Cutler has predicted that Michal will be the first player called out in the competition this year.
Blessing Awodibu
The Irish bodybuilder Blessing Awodibu is another exciting competitor on the roster this year. He weighs between 234 and 245 pounds, but this will be his Olympic debut for a number of reasons. At the IFBB Diamond Cup in 2017, he received his pro card.
It was thought that Awodibu’s legs were his weakest part of his body, but he has improved greatly. His victories in the 2022 New York and Indy Pro competitions were the result of those. It’s important to keep an eye out for Awodibu’s good conditioning, proportions, and muscle definition.
He may even finish in the top ten, despite the fact that he may not win the title this year. However, he has the potential to prove to be a tough competitor. So everybody ought to watch out for Gift from Ireland.
Samson Dauda
This year will be Samson Dauda’s Olympia debut. He finished second in the UK at the Arnold Classic in 2021. He is referred to as “The Nigerian Lion.” The 30-year-old weight lifter had a few platform wraps up in 2021.
The bodybuilding community has been impressed by Dauda’s size and muscle mass. He is said to have built up to 300 lbs-in addition to build toward the finish of the slow time of year. At the Mr. Olympia in this year’s event, the Nigerian Lion anticipates placing in the top ten.
Chris Cormier, a former bodybuilder, asserted that Samson can cause harm at the big event in 2022 if he can control his midsection.
All of Samson’s rivals and fans will be keeping an eye on the Nigerian Lion because he has a good chance of finishing in the top 10.