Jason Huynh has won the 2024 Border States XLV Pro Men’s Physique show. The contest was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Huynh was one of 13 IFBB Pro League competitors in this show and was the last to leave the stage as champion. The win qualified him for the 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia as well.
Rafael Oliveira and Zahid Sahak claimed second and third, respectively. The final placings for all the competitors are below:
2024 Border States XLV Pro Results
- Jason Huynh (USA)
- Rafael Oliveira (Brazil)
- Zahid Sahak (USA)
- Joshua Guidry (USA)
- Reuben Glass (USA)
- Franky Yan (USA)
- Bryan Blacio (USA)
- Vinny Bell (USA)
- Dylan Lin (USA)
- Ricci Maynard (USA)
- Flo Arthur (USA)
- Wilfredo Neira (USA)
- Casey Sonier (USA)
Patrick Fulgham was the head judge for this show.
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Winner — Jason Huynh
This was Huynh’s second win of 2024. His first came at the Wasatch Warrior Pro in Salt Lake City, UT, on Apr. 20, 2024. He has qualified for the Olympia for the sixth time in his pro career.
Hunyh was among the over 50 athletes competing in the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 12, 2024. He finished tied for 16th place.
Huynh can focus on the 2025 Olympia or keep competing and try to prevent others from qualifying. Only pro show winners who have not previously qualified are eligible to qualify for the 2025 Olympia.
Second Place — Rafael Oliveira
Some experts considered Oliveira the favorite going into the contest. Still, he earned unanimous second-place votes on the scorecards.
Third Place — Zahid Sahak
Sahak is a third-year pro still seeking his first pro win and Olympia qualification. His best finish was a runner-up effort at the 2024 Daytona Pro. He proved he’s a threat in future contests, but the top two in this lineup were too much to overcome.
Other Notes
There were two other Men’s Physique contests held on this particular weekend. The 2024 British Championships Pro winner was Yemi Awoyemi, and Mehdi Kabbadj was crowned champion at the 2024 Hurricane Pro. Both qualified for the 2025 Olympia.
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