Everybody loves a vintage comeback. In bodybuilding, the Classic Physique division, which debuted in 2016, was established to promote bodies that harken back to the Golden Era of bodybuilding from the ... Continue Reading
Dana Paran Surprises Herself, Qualifies for 2024 Rogue Invitational
After submitting her scores for the 2024 Rogue Invitational qualifier, 28-year-old Dana Paran didn’t think her sixth-place finish was enough to get her into the competition in Aberdeen, Scotland. This ... Continue Reading
Every Winner of the Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Competition
There is no greater accomplishment in the sport of bodybuilding than winning the Mr. Olympia title. In 1965, Joe Weider and his brother Ben debuted the Mr. Olympia competition to establish a true world ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper’s Top 5 Leg Exercises + 2 Overrated Moves
Let's just say Mitchell Hooper loves a good #LegDay. Renowned for his powerful lower body and knowledge of kinesiology, the 2023 World's Strongest Man knows exactly what it takes to develop size and ... Continue Reading
2024 Olympia Scorecards
The 2024 Olympia contest in Las Vegas, NV, wrapped on Oct. 13, 2024, and saw several champions defend their titles, several new champions start what they hope to have become long-term dynasties, and the ... Continue Reading
Exclusive: Inside Team China’s Youth Weightlifting Industry
Back in June, Hillary Tran went a little bit viral. By posting an Instagram Reel — as of Oct. 2024, it’s up to 4.8 million hits — showing some of Team China’s youth athlete development camps in action, ... Continue Reading
Ronnie Coleman’s 3 Best (& Worst) Bodybuilding Tips Ever
They call him “the King” for a reason. Ronnie Coleman, eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and purveyor of household staples like “Yeah, buddy,” had one of the best physiques to ever grace a bodybuilding ... Continue Reading
Meet CrossFit’s Cutest Four-Legged Friends
We here at Morning Chalk Up (like many other fans) love getting to know CrossFit athletes behind the scenes and getting a glimpse of their daily lives outside of the gym. That's partly because the ... Continue Reading
Masters CrossFit Athlete Jolene Quirke Works to Beat Cancer a Second Time
Athletes who qualified for the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games were front and center, as this year’s competition was held completely separate from the elite individuals. The event itself was hosted by Legends ... Continue Reading
Upset: Derek Lunsford Drops to Third at 2024 Mr. Olympia
In a surprising twist, reigning Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford placed third at the 2024 Mr. Olympia on Oct. 12, 2024. When Lunsford's name was called, fans in the Resorts World Theater audibly gasped. In ... Continue Reading
Samson Dauda Wins the 2024 Mr. Olympia
The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia concluded at Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. This was the main event of the 2024 Olympia weekend. Hadi Choopan maintained his ... Continue Reading
Lauralie Chapados Wins 2024 Bikini Olympia
The 2024 Bikini Olympia finals were held at Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12. Over 50 competitors started the day in prejudging. Still, the finals featured the top 10 from ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Announces Retirement From Bodybuilding
No king rules forever. On the evening of Oct. 12, 2024, social media superstar and now six-time Classic Physique Olympia winner Chris Bumstead announced his retirement from competitive ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Wins 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
The 2024 Classic Physique Olympia was more of the same; "and still..." from host Bob Cicherillo, who rang it out for Chris Bumstead's sixth consecutive title. The bodybuilding superstar who has defined ... Continue Reading
Ryan Terry Wins 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia
The 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia finals occurred on Saturday night, Oct. 12, 2024, in the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, NV. The top 10 from the pre-judging round were eligible to pose in the ... Continue Reading
Harold Kelley Wins 2024 Wheelchair Olympia
Harold Kelley is your 2024 Wheelchair Olympia champion. Kelley had previously won the title every year since its debut in 2018 through 2022. He was unseated in 2023 by Karol Milewski, but it turns out ... Continue Reading
Urs Kalecinski’s Big Surprise at the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia
German bodybuilder Urs Kalecinski had perhaps the most unexpected showing at the 2024 Olympia so far, at least among the Classic Physique Olympia competitors. Kalecinski took a different approach for ... Continue Reading
2024 Bikini Olympia Pre-Judging Recap
The 2024 Bikini Olympia, held in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 12, began with the pre-judging round in the Las Vegas Convention Center. We are guaranteed a new champion as 2023 winner Jennifer Dorie is not ... Continue Reading
2024 Men’s Physique Olympia Pre-Judging Recap
The 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia pre-judging round was held in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Two former champions, Ryan Terry and Erin Banks, headline ... Continue Reading
2024 Classic Physique Olympia Pre-Judging Recap
Pre-judging for the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia occurred at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. It is the world championship event for the 2024 season. The ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Ducks Retirement Questions at 2024 Olympia Press Conference
The Latest: Chris Bumstead Announces Retirement from Bodybuilding Chris Bumstead is the talk of the town — in Las Vegas, at least. The 2024 Olympia, which runs in Sin City from Oct. 10 to 13, is ... Continue Reading
Keone Pearson Wins 2024 212 Olympia
Keone Pearson has the right stuff — at the 2024 212 Olympia finals on the evening of Oct. 11, Pearson walked away with his second Olympia title after defeating a well-prepared Shaun "Giant Killer" Clarida ... Continue Reading
Isabelle Nunes Defeats Francielle Mattos in 2024 Wellness Olympia Upset
The 2024 Wellness Olympia finals occurred on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. After 37 competitors faced the judges in the first round at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the top 10 went back ... Continue Reading
2024 Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging Report
It's getting down to the wire now. The 2024 Mr. Olympia pre-judging round was held on Friday night, Oct. 11, 2024, at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV. The Men's Open division is the main event of the ... Continue Reading