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Chef Rush Reveals The Reality Behind Racism & Death Threats Online
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Chef Rush opens up about his PTSD and dangerous comments he has received online.
This past week, Facebook has been on blast after a whistleblower revealed the alleged dangerous tactics behind the company. Namely, that the company cares more about profits than huma beings – and purposefully allows toxic behavior to continue and is even sometimes pushed by their algorithms. Toxicity online is something nearly all people are aware of – especially those with large followings. Chef Rush is a viral bodybuilder who has faced some of the worst of it. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Chef Rush opens up about death threats and racist comments he’s received online.
Chef Rush is best known as the “Bodybuilding White House Chef.” He went viral upon photos released online showing his jacked physique while working at the White House. Since then, Rush has used that momentum to spread awareness about veteran PTSD and start his own businesses. As such, he’s become a bit of an online celebrity with a massive following.
As with most people in the spotlight, having a following often means receiving mass criticism as well. Often times, influencers and celebs simply ignore the comments. But we are all human – and people’s words, no matter how anonymous, can do damage. Then there’s the step above that – when online users take the next step to make direct attacks on influencers and iconic figures. This can be done through direct messages, death threats, racist comments – and also all bolstered by programmed bots to flood online pages with hate.
Chef Rush has experienced these kinds of attacks. In general, he tries to keep an open and positive mind about the internet. He understands that many toxic comments online are simply anonymous individuals looking for likes, clicks, and attention. But in a certain specific moment, Rush started to feel unsafe for himself and his family.
This moment came out of a strange extrapolation of an online post. Chef Rush made a comment about how much sleep he gets at night. He talked about getting very little (he states it was about 4 hours at the time). Somehow, this comment became so controversial that an online user programmed bots against him.
At this point Chef Rush would not even care. He knew that the swarm of comments were not real people. The problem came not due to the bot attack in and of itself – it was what they were saying. A comment about how much sleep to get suddenly turned into a swarm of comments throwing racial slurs on Rush’s posts. Not only that – but he was receiving death threats.
The barrage was so constant and cruel – that Chef Rush started to worry about his safety and the safety of his family. Posting your personal life as a viral influencer can open you up to online sleuths determining where you might physically be located – where you live, where you are on a trip, etc. What if this online hate turned into something in the real world?
That’s why Chef Rush did what he normally doesn’t do – he responded to the comments. He made it clear that if any single person were to approach him aggressively in public, he would take matters into his own hands. He kept it vague – but the implications were clear. If he felt that himself or his family were threatened in person, he would fight back.
Eventually the entire situation blew over. But the experience revealed just how out of control attention on social media can become. A comment about sleep turned into racism and death threats. It’s a level of extremism that seems propelled by the instant gratification and anonymity of social media.
You can watch Chef Rush’s full comments about the entire experience in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
Big Ramy Looks Back In Detail About His First Ever Bodybuilding Competition | GI Vault
The current Mr. Olympia champion, Big Ramy, shares his experience competing in bodybuilding for the first time.
In December 2020, Big Ramy finally achieved what fans had been hoping for the past decade – he won the Mr. Olympia. Earlier in 2017 during the filming of Generation Iron 2, we sat down for an hour long interview with Big Ramy going through his origins through to the present of his bodybuilding career. Majority of this was not able to make it into the final film. That’s why to celebrate Ramy’s big Olympia victory, we are releasing uncut segments of never before seen footage. In our latest GI Exclusive Vault interview, Big Ramy details the first time he ever competed in a bodybuilding competition.
Everyone has to start somewhere – even Mr. Olympia champions. Big Ramy is a bodybuilder who has had hype behind his name for quite a few years now. But his story goes even further back into the early 2000s. In the extended clip above, Big Ramy details his origins from the son of fishermen through to his first ever bodybuilding competition.
When we interviewed him for Generation Iron 2, it was just before his epic display at the Olympia 2017. This is the year he placed second just behind Phil Heath. He was on top of the world and ready to prove his massive size can be matched with equally matched conditioning. While he fell short – he eventually made good on his promise last year with his big win.
But his experience starting out in bodybuilding was very different than the mammoth athlete we know today. He threw himself into the sport as an opportunity to find bigger success. While training and building muscle is a great first step – you learn a lot from actually stepping on stage and seeing the competition.
Big Ramy was ready to become a pro bodybuilder but he realized that he had a lot of improvements to do after standing beside other competitors. Specifically, he was embarrassed by his thin legs.
Instead of discouraging him, it drove him to try harder. He saw a real future in going pro and making bodybuilding his main career. Of course, his path towards learning and success would require a roller coaster path of twists and turns. Discovering Kuwait and Oxygen Gym provided him with basically a bodybuilding bootcamp.
While this help provide a foundation and extreme growth over his career, he ultimately moved on to try other coaches and other gurus in perfecting what works best for his body. Adapting and reacting is key towards improving and moving up amongst the top athletes in bodybuilding. That’s exactly what Big Ramy did and it paid off in full.
With all of that in mind, watching Big Ramy reflect on his first every bodybuilding competition just reminds us how far he’s come. How nothing is guaranteed. How only a select few through incredible hard work (and a little bit of luck) become the legends we see today.
Some believed that Big Ramy was too inconsistent to ever really win the Mr. Olympia. Others thought it was inevitable for him to reign as Olympia champion. If Ramy decided to play it safe and stick with being a fisherman, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation.
You can watch Big Ramy reflect back on his early years and his first ever bodybuilding competition in our GI Exclusive Vault interview segment above. You can also watch Generation Iron 2 on digital today. Click here or the banner below to stream or download!
Big Ramy Answers: Do Genetics Play A Big Role In His Physique?
Big Ramy talks about his competition mindset and the power of genetics.
Ever since Big Ramy won the Olympia 2020, we’ve been pouring through our unreleased footage of Big Ramy from Generation Iron 2. Specifically, our sit down interview that only had a few segments make it into the film. There’s no doubt that Ramy’s massive physique lives up to his name – but how much of that is a product of genetics vs hard work? In our latest GI Exclusive Vault interview, Big Ramy discusses how big a role genetics play into his physique.
When Big Ramy appears on the pro competition stage, he’s immediately noticeable. This is not only due to his massive size but also his massive height. Big Ramy often stands tall as the biggest bodybuilder on stage from every angle. While bigger does not always equal a victory – it’s a powerful tool to have if conditioning can be kept under control.
The conditioning element was Big Ramy’s hardest challenge throughout his career. He finally nailed it in 2020 when he wowed judges and finally earned an Olympia win. Now he’s dead set on keeping that win streak going into 2021 and beyond. But until we see him compete again this year, we are rewinding back to 2017. It was years before his big win when we sat down to interview Ramy.
During that interview, we asked him about the importance of genetics in bodybuilding. How good genetics can provide the edge needed to beat someone out at the Mr. Olympia. Unfortunately, you can’t choose your genetics. That’s why we asked Ramy how big a role genetics play into his physique.
Does his massive size come natural to him due to his genetics? Or does he have to work extra hard through an uphill battle to become true to his name? Based on his answer, it seems that Big Ramy doesn’t think about it much. He simply isn’t quite sure. He does admit that his massive growth happened pretty fast. That his body reacted instantly to his bodybuilding training.
At the same time, he acknowledges that his mind is always focused on one thing – to win the Olympia. This drives him to work harder than he ever has in his life before bodybuilding. His massive physique is a result of that hard work.
Ultimately, Big Ramy doesn’t want to make it seem like he’s naturally the powerhouse bodybuilder folks see on stage. Like every other pro bodybuilder, Big Ramy puts in the work to stand tall as one of the top tier athletes of the year.
Fast forward back to today and we can certainly see the results of that hard work. Big Ramy not only maintained his massive size but was able to bring in his conditioning for an iconic physique. There was no controversy or second guessing. It was clear to the fans and the judges. Big Ramy was the clear Olympia 2020 winner. Whether it was genetics that helped him get there remains to be seen – but underneath it all the hard work always remains.
You can watch Big Ramy talk about his mindset and genetics in our latest GI Exclusive Vault interview above. You can also see Ramy in Generation Iron 2 – available on digital today! Click here or the banner below to stream or download.
Big Ramy: How Working With Different Trainers Was Important To Long Term Success | GI Vault
Big Ramy discusses the differences training in in the USA vs the Middle East and the benefits of trying multiple trainers.
GI VAULT – is an extension of our GI Exclusive interviews. The difference? These interviews come straight out of the Generation Iron vault from the cutting room floor of our feature film documentaries. With over hours of interview footage that doesn’t make it into our final films, we’re now releasing them out into the world.
It’s no secret that Big Ramy had tried working with multiple coaches and trainers throughout his career. For some time, he was best known for working with Oxygen Gym. But over the years he also jumped in and out of Kuwait to train with the likes of George Farah and Dennis James. Ultimately, in 2020, he settled back with Dennis James and Chad Nicholls and ultimately earned his first Olympia victory. In our latest GI Exclusive Vault interview, Big Ramy details how working with different trainers was vital to his success.
The interview clip featured here is from 2017. This is before he won the Mr. Olympia and before he ultimately left Oxygen Gym for good. But the conversation here, from the cutting room floor of Generation Iron 2, is still a very insightful moment despite how things have changed.
In this clip, Big Ramy discusses the differences of training with Oxygen Gym versus other trainers such as Dennis James and George Farah over in the United States. While Ramy was currently still prioritizing Oxygen Gym at the time – his answer still rings true to potentially how he ultimately found success and won the Mr. Olympia.
While there is value put on loyalty, there is also value in constant growth and education. Big Ramy wanted to always be learning. By experiencing different trainers and coaches, especially big name coaches, he is able to open is mind and education to different training tactics and beliefs.
Big Ramy would take everything he learned into consideration to his ultimate training plan. Many times, he felt ultimately that it was best for him to return to Oxygen Gym. But surely he also took small details of what he learned and applied them to each next step.
That thirst for growth and knowledge is an important lesson for any aspiring pro bodybuilder to learn. Constant adjustments and always challenging your own knowledge of training and dieting is key to success in bodybuilding. One small difference can ultimately be the key to getting an edge over another competitor in the top six on stage.
Years after this interview took place, Big Ramy ultimately left Oxygen Gym for good. He tried out a few more trainers and ultimately, for now, settled with Chad Nicholls and Dennis James. Due to Ramy’s Olympia 2020 victory, we assume this team up will remain.
But the years after this interview showcase that Big Ramy stuck to his words here. He continued to challenge himself, try new trainers, and continue his learning. This lead to his victory and will continue to help him stay dominant in the future.
You can watch Big Ramy break down his answer in full detail by watching our latest GI Exclusive Vault interview segment above. You can also see Big Ramy in Generation Iron 2 – available on digital today. Click here or the banner below to stream or download!
Supplement Q&A With Mr. Olympia Big Ramy
Things aren’t cheap these days.
Food is getting more expensive, the price of homes is rising, and the overall the cost of living is going way up. The same thing goes with dietary supplements. With so many choices on the market, it is tough to pick which products will benefit you the most. Today we’re sitting down with Mr. Olympia Champ, Big Ramy, to find out which are the most important supplements to take.
With his knowledge and proven track record of success, Big Ramy is certainly one of those bodybuilders we should follow and listen to. With so many supplements out there, having a Mr. Olympia champion guide us in the right direction is priceless.
About Big Ramy
Big Ramy is an Egyptian bodybuilder with a massive physique and accomplished resume, having won last year’s Mr. Olympia contest. His years spent training in Kuwait were documented in the film, Generation Iron 2, and for years he stood on the stage with the best of them. In 2020, he finally topped them, winning the Olympia contest and proving he had what it took to win.
Big Ramy Supplement Q&A
We sat down with Olympia champ Big Ramy to talk supplements. As important tools used by bodybuilders and athletes alike, supplements have the ability to greatly impact our performance and physique into something to be proud of. The right supplement at the right time can boost your gains and ultimately, lead to better health and performance. Let’s dive right into our conversation!
Generation Iron:
Hi Ramy. Thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
Big Ramy:
My pleasure. Your website is a great source of information and I’m happy to contribute.
Generation Iron:
Let’s jump right into it then! What are your thoughts on dietary supplements as a whole?
Big Ramy:
I think that hard training and proper nutrition should always be the focus, but there are some fundamental supplements that I strongly believe in.
Generation Iron:
What do you consider the most important supplements for bodybuilders?
Big Ramy:
My top 5 would be protein powder, multivitamin, fish oil, creatine and essential amino acids.
Generation Iron:
I noticed you didn’t include pre-workout. Why?
Big Ramy:
I am a big believer in pre-workout. In fact, I actually teamed up with Enhanced Labs to make my own pre-workout called Ramy’s Rage, but I wouldn’t consider pre-workout to be essential. I always tell people to buy the essential supplements first and only buy things like pre-workout if you have some extra money left over.
Generation Iron:
I appreciate the honesty! Are there certain brands you recommend for the 5 fundamental supplements?
Big Ramy:
Absolutely. You get what you pay for. Most protein powders flat out suck. I recommend Enhanced Whey Isolate by Enhanced Labs. It’s a pure whey isolate with added digestive enzymes and zero fillers. I also use the Enhanced Labs EAA+ for my essential amino acids and the Enhanced Labs Super Human Immunity for my multivitamin. I don’t buy anything fancy for the last two. I usually buy my fish oil at Costco and creatine at a local supplement shop.
Generation Iron:
That’s good advice! Do you have any closing remarks before we sign off?
Big Ramy:
Supplements will never replace proper nutrition. That being said, they can help you hit your fitness goals faster! Supplements help cover nutrient gaps, ensuring that your body has what it needs for optimal performance. No matter what your goals are, the right supplements can help improve your health, performance and physique.
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The right supplement can boost your gains and give you everything you want and more out of your workouts. You work hard and deserve to have your gains show inside and out of the gym. A protein powder will pump you with adequate amounts of protein as you look to capitalize on all things growth and recovery. The right powder can enhance all of your gains.
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Wrap Up
Supplements are vital for our overall health and performance and as bodybuilders and athletes, we constantly put ourselves under stress as we seek a desired physique. With the right supplements, we are well on our way to those gains we want most and having someone like Big Ramy offer advice can be a huge benefit. Look into some great supplements today and see what these can do for all your goals.
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*Images courtesy of Enhanced and Big Ramy Instagram
Instagram Athlete of The Week – Jeff Ortiz
Jeff Ortiz – The Rising Insta Star
Jeff Ortiz is a rising Instagram star and is arguably one of the funniest internet fitness celebrities. Following him on the gram will ensure you a laugh or two every time you scroll through his feed.
Jeff’s ripped physique and humor make him a standout on the platform. He remains in a photoshoot ready shape throughout the year. The amount of fun he has while doing what he does can make people take on the fitness journey for themselves.
Fitness shouldn’t just be about lifting weights and eating protein, and Jeff is the perfect example of this. Ortiz isn’t your typical Instagram fitness athlete who does nothing more than posting photos of his abs.
Jeff is one of the people who embrace his weaknesses and doesn’t hold back from laughing at himself by critiquing his weak calves. As someone once said, you aren’t going to improve at your weaknesses until you accept them.
Humble and Authentic
Ortiz is a transformation expert and has helped many people transform their bodies. He is one of the most transparent and humble people in the industry and his followers love him for his authenticity.
You need to watch Jeff’s skits to believe them. Each of his videos could be a “Do not laugh challenge.” Ortiz goes above and beyond in the effort of bringing the most enjoyable content to his followers.
A Beast In The Gym
Jeff has a shredded physique and can lift some serious weight with total ease. He bench presses 120lbs dumbbells for reps like they’re nothing. Watching his workout clips before a workout can be effective pre-workout motivation.
When was the last time you saw a fitness celebrity do this? Ortiz is a unique individual and can keep you entertained with each of his posts. Most of what you see on his feed is original and undeniably him.
You’ll be amazed at the detailing of his videos. The funniest part is most people will relate to what he does. So, you’re not alone if you feel confused about being defensive or laughing out loud watching his posts.
Promoting The Fit Lifestyle
In whatever he does whether it’s training, eating right, drinking a gallon of water every day or outdoor activities like riding a bike, Jeff is always promoting the fit lifestyle. His posts perfectly depict the struggles and benefits of living the fit life.
If Jeff’s transformation doesn’t motivate you to join a gym and change your lifestyle, chances are nothing ever will. Ortiz’s physique is proof that he leaves no stoned unturned when it comes to training discipline.
Jeff has a lot of content about working out with a training partner, and if you have ever trained with a buddy, you’ll surely relate with it. We wish Jeff the best for his future endeavors.
Who is your favorite Instagram fitness athlete?
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Mr. Olympia 2021 Results For All Divisions
Mr. Olympia 2021: The Complete Results.
The Olympia is the biggest event of the year and it is one that never disappoints. This year, the best in the world gathered to Orlando to put on a memorable show over the course of the weekend.
The full results have been announced and it was highlighted by the Men’s Open division.
This year still had some issues carried over related to COVID-19 but it went much smoother this time around. The Men’s Open division saw some shake ups this year with different competitors being in and out. Nathan De Asha had to pull out of the competition because of travel issues while seven-time champion Phil Heath decided not to participate.
Despite some missing links, the division was as strong as ever led by reigning champion, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay. During the prejudging, there was a clear top three with Big Ramy and second-place finisher in 2020 Brandon Curry. This included Hadi Choopan, who was fourth a year ago.
The Men’s Open competitors took the stage on Friday night for prejudging and fans had to wait until Saturday to see who would hoist the trophy. The full results have been announced and you can check out a full recap of the entire weekend below.
Mr. Olympia 2021 Results
The Men’s Open division did not disappoint. Big Ramy was crowned the winner and took control during prejudging. Brandon Curry finished second and Hadi Choopan took third once again. The top five was strong as a unit with Nick Walker taking fifth and Hunter Labrada jumping up three spots from last year into the fourth place.
This is the second-straight Olympia victory for Big Ramy, defeating Curry once again. After prejudging, these two were the clear favorites and that is exactly how it played out.
First Place – Mamdouh Elssbiay
Second Place – Brandon Curry
Third Place – Hadi Choopan
Fourth Place – Hunter Labrada
Fifth Place – Nick Walker
Bikini Olympia 2021 Results
The Bikini Olympia was wide open this year and ready to crown a new champion. Janey Layug, who won the competition in 2020, was not competing which means there would be a new winner. In the end, it was Jennifer Dorie picking up her second victory in two weeks. Dorie was victorious at the Arnold Classic two weeks ago.
Lauralie Chapados finished with the silver medal while Ashley Kaltwasser, who is a former Olympia champion, finished in third place. Dorie set a tone moving forward after her most-recent victories. This is a stretch of success she will look to continue.
First Place – Jennifer Dorie
Second Place – Lauralie Chapados
Third Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Fourth Place – Maureen Blanquisco
Fifth Place – Elisa Pecini
Classic Physique Olympia 2021 Results
There was a clear top tier coming into the weekend in Classic Physique. Chris Bumstead was the reigning two-time champion and the competitor to beat. The top three played out exactly how it did in 2020 and Bumstead made it three in a row.
Terrence Ruffin, fresh off a victory in the Arnold Classic, finished with silver once again while Breon Ansley finished third for the second-straight year. Bumstead and Ruffin have asserted their dominance at the top but it is clear that the Canadian bodybuilder is as good as it gets.
First Place – Chris Bumstead
Second Place – Terrence Ruffin
Third Place – Breon Ansley
Fourth Place – Urs Kalecinski
Fifth Place – Ramon Rocha Queiroz
Men’s Physique Olympia 2021 Results
Brandon Hendrickson came into the Olympia looking to make it three victories in four years. He was defeated in 2019 but regained his title last year. Hendrickson made it three victories with a win in Orlando this weekend. First-time Olympia competitor Erin Banks won the New York Pro and solidified his talent with a second-place finish.
Diogo Montenegro climbed to third place at the event. Raymont Edmonds, former Olympia champion, finished fifth and it was a bit of a surprise. This allowed some new competitors to climb up in the standings. Even with that, Hendrickson is difficult to defeat.
First Place – Brandon Hendrickson
Second Place – Erin Banks
Third Place – Diogo Montenegro
Fourth Place – Kyron Holden
Fifth Place – Raymont Edmonds
Men’s 212 Olympia 2021 Results
The Men’s 212 division is one of the top in the sport. This is a title that Derek Lunsford has been attempting to grab for years now. He came into this year’s competition in exceptional shape and that showed during the prejudging round. It came down to Lunsford and 2020 Olympia champ Shaun Clarida.
In the end, it was Lunsford who was able to get over the hump and pick up the title. Clarida finished third followed by Kamal Elgargni, who fell one spot from his finish in 2020.
First Place – Derek Lunsford
Second Place – Shaun Clarida
Third Place – Kamal Elgargni
Fourth Place – Angel Calderon Frias
Fifth Place – Nathan Epler
Sixth Place – Ahmad Ashkanani
Seventh Place – Naser Mohammed
Eight Place – Kerrith Bajjo
Ninth Place – John Jewett
Tenth Place – Tonio Burton
Ms. Olympia 2021 Results
Since the return of Ms. Olympia to the show, it has been nothing but success for Andrea Shaw. This is an event that was dormant since 2014 but returned last year. This is when Shaw took home her first title and made it two in a row this year.
Shaw led a top three that was the same as 2020. Helle Trevino and Margie Martin switched spots this time around. Trevino finished with the silver medal while Martin came in third place. It was clear who the top-tier of competitors were coming in and Shaw asserted her dominance once again.
First Place – Andrea Shaw
Second Place – Helle Trevino
Third Place – Margie Martin
Fourth Place – Mona PourSaleh
Fifth Place – Irene Anderson
Sixth Place — Michaela Aycock
Seventh Place — Virginia Sanchez
Eighth Place — Janeen Lankowski
Ninth Place — Margita Zamolova
Tenth Place — Nadia Capotosto
Women’s Physique Olympia 2021 Results
Sarah Villegas took home the title in 2020 by defeating two-time champion Shanique Grant. She took over the division and solidified that this time around. Villegas captured her second-straight Olympia Women’s Physique title on Friday night.
Natalia Abraham Coelho finished second and Brooke Walker took home the bronze.
First Place – Sarah Villegas
Second Place – Natalia Abraham Coehlo
Third Place – Brooke Walker
Fourth Place – Barbara Menage
Fifth Place – Ana Harias
Sixth Place — Melissa Teich
Seventh Place — Ivie Rhein
Eighth Place — Christelle Zarovska
Ninth Place — Patricia Gosselin
Tenth Place — Anne-Lorraine Mohn
Figure Olympia 2021 Results
The Figure division has a clear-cut favorite and it is Cydney Gillon. She made it five in a row with a victory in Orlando this weekend. Gillon is an extremely-decorated competitor since she became a pro and that is highlighted by her victories on the biggest stage.
Gillon defeated the likes of Natalia Soltero and Stephanie Gibson. There have been some strong competitors coming into their own but Gillon has remained unbeatable for half a decade.
First Place – Cydney Gillon
Second Place – Natalia Soltero
Third Place – Stephanie Gibson
Fourth Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla
Sixth Place – Nicole Zenobia Graham
Sixth Place — Larhannah Robinson
Seventh Place — An Da Jeong
Eighth Place — Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz
Ninth Place — Lola Montez
Tenth Place — Heather Dees
Fitness Olympia 2021 Results
Fitness has become a deep division and Missy Truscott has been at the top for the last year. She entered as the reigning champion and coming off a victory at the Arnold Classic two weeks ago. In the end, she placed second to Whitney Jones, who was able to regain her title. Jones held off Truscott and Oksana Grishina to get back the gold.
First Place – Whitney Jones
Second Place – Missy Truscott
Third Place – Oksana Grishina
Fourth Place – Ariel Khadr
Fifth Place – Jaclyn Baker
Sixth Place — Tamara Vahn
Seventh Place — Sara Kovach
Eighth Place — Darrian Borello
Ninth Place — Minna Pajulahti
Tenth Place — Aurika Tyrgale
Wellness Olympia 2021 Results
Wellness was brand new to the Olympia this year which means there was no history to base results. In a way, this was refreshing to see as Francielle Mattos became the first champion of Olympia Wellness. Angela Borges was the first competitor to qualify for the Olympia and she put on a strong showing with the silver medal. Isabelle Nunes finished third.
First Place – Francielle Mattos
Second Place – Angela Borges
Third Place – Isabelle Nunes
Fourth Place – Yarisha Ayala
Fifth Place – Julia Chittara
Sixth Place – Sunny Andrews
Seventh Place – Isamara dos Santos
Eighth Place – Bruna Seredich
Ninth Place – Lorena Ragusa
Tenth Place – Barbara Emanuele Cesar
Wheelchair Olympia 2021 Results
Wheelchair Olympia has become a popular event and one that is rapidly growing into other shows. On the biggest stage, it has been Harold Kelley who has been dominant. This year, Kelley retained his title to make it three in a row.
First Place – Harold Kelley
Second Place – Gabriele Andriulli
Third Place – Anthony Khadraoui
Fourth Place – Adolfo Cerame Jr.
Firth Place – Tyler Brey
Sixth Place – Chad McCrary
Seventh Place – Bradley Betts
Eighth Place – Johnny Quinn
Official Olympia 2021 Scorecards
Big Ramy Is The Mr. Olympia 2021 Champion In Repeat Victory
Big Ramy wins the Mr. Olympia 2021.
For a moment there, it seemed like Big Ramy might not retain his Mr. Olympia title. During the Mr. Olympia 2021 prejudging Friday night, Ramy looked off with his conditioning. Fans worst fears were realized – his inconsistent condition was rearing its ugly head again. But just like so many amazing Olympia stories – Ramy sharpened up by Saturday night and reminded us why he’s champion in the first place. It’s no longer a fluke – Big Ramy is the Mr. Olympia 2021 champion.
Mamdouh Elssbiay, more commonly called Big Ramy, had been a fan favorite to win the Mr. Olympia for years now. True to his name, he brings a level of size that is hardly seen by even the top pro bodybuilders currently competing. Due to his massive size, some fans even hoped he would be the second coming of Ronnie Coleman.
Big Ramy represented the pinnacle of a growing bodybuilding Mecca coming out of Kuwait. Though originally from Egypt, Ramy moved to Kuwait to train in Oxygen Gym – a location known for transforming pros into massive titans. Over the years, many pro bodybuilders moved temporarily to Kuwait for a reboot to their training. This included Mr. Olympia 2019 champion Brandon Curry.
But the initial hype behind Big Ramy did not come to fruition immediately. With ever year, Ramy showed bigger and bigger muscle during his prep leading up to the competition. But with each year he would fall short. Most notably, his conditioning was often criticized as the reason he could not bring in an Olympia victory. As of today, that all changed.
Big Ramy’s first Mr. Olympia competition was in 2013. He placed eight just a few notches below the top 6 highlights. But even with the lower placing, he immediately turned heads. His mammoth size was hardly seen in current crop of competitors. It wasn’t long before the hype train build up steam. Fans were clamoring – with time, will he become a powerhouse reigning champion?
Over the following years, Ramy improved in placing with each Olympia competition. This came to a head at the Mr. Olympia 2017 where Big Ramy placed 2nd.
It was at this competition that his promise seemed to turn into a reality. For what seemed like the first time in forever, Phil Heath actually appeared threatened. With his massive size, Big Ramy looked like a real possibility to win standing next to Phil Heath.
The competition was so close that many fans believed that Big Ramy was the rightful winner. Similar to the 2007 Mr. Olympia with Victor Martinez, the competition became controversial for potentially making the wrong call.
With Big Ramy so close to victory in 2017 and Phil Heath appearing to slightly fade – fans were excited more than ever before the Mr. Olympia 2018. Anticipation was in overdrive as fans expected to see an even more improved Big Ramy. With his conditioning issue seemingly under control – victory was just around the corner.
This would not end up being the case. In 2018, Big Ramy dropped down to a disappointing 6th place at the Mr. Olympia. His conditioning was off and he appeared to fade as the competition went on. Fans were so disappointed that Big Ramy himself issued an apology immediately after the event.
Shortly after, Big Ramy quit Oxygen Gym and changed his entire training regimen. Under a new trainer, Neil Yoda Hill, he aimed to take a new approach towards prepping for the Mr. Olympia.
Unfortunately, more bad news was on the horizon as Big Ramy announced in 2019 that he would not compete in the Mr. Olympia. Original reports of injury seemed to be the reason behind his absence – though he initially denied these reports. After a lackluster appearance in 2018, fans were disappointed to see him miss a full year.
Of course, this story ultimately has a happy ending. It seems his year break helped further improve Big Ramy’s physique. Still sporting incredible size and a renewed conditioning – Ramy towered over the competitors at the Mr. Olympia 2020 and finally won the title.
Fast forward to 2021, the question now wasn’t whether Big Ramy will be a champion – but if he can remain a reigning champion. There has been a streak of one off Olympia champions as of late – it started with Shawn Rhoden followed by Brandon Curry. Would Ramy suffer the same fate? We now know the answer is a resounding no. But it wasn’t a straight shot to get there.
When Big Ramy appeared at the Olympia 2020 – it almost seemed obvious that he would be champion. He was so on point and stood out among all other competitors. This year, however, his conditioning seemed off compared to last year. In a top two face off during the prejudging – Brandon Curry was so on point it seemed he could exploit Ramy’s weakness and take the big win.
But a lot can change between the prejudging and the finals. Unlike many competitions throughout the year – Men’s Open have a full day between the two phases. Big Ramy was able to improve his conditioning. Combine that with his massive size and there was no way Brandon Curry could match up. It was a close battle overall. It was electric, exciting, and ultimately a well won victory.
For the full Mr. Olympia 2021 results – you can check out our coverage right here.
Olympia 2021 Bikini Results
The results are in for the Bikini Division at Olympia 2021.
The Bikini division results have been announced and there is a new champion. This was known coming into the competition because last year’s winner, Janet Layug, would not be competing. In the end, it was Jennifer Dorie who took home the title.
During prejudging, there was a clear top three set.Dorieis coming off a victory at the Arnold Classic two weeks ago and was looking to continue momentum. She defeated Lauralie Chapados at the Arnold but she was a force on Saturday. Also, former Olympia Bikini champion Ashley Kaltwasser was back to being near the top. She knows what it takes to compete at the biggest event and did not disappoint.
Elisa Pecini was another dark-horse candidate that put on a strong performance. There was a total of 35 competitors in Bikini this year so there was a lot to uncover during prejudging. The judges did so by putting competitors through posing routines and a decision was made. That decision was announced Saturday night.
The full results from the Bikini division have been announced. Check out a breakdown of the results and an official score card from the event below.
Olympia 2021 Bikini Results
First Place – Jennifer Dorie
Second Place – Lauralie Chapados
Third Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Fourth Place – Maureen Blanquisco
Fifth Place – Elisa Pecini
Previous Olympia Bikini Winners
2020: Janet Layug
2019: Elisa Pecini
2018: Angelica Teixeira
2017: Angelica Teixeira
2016: Courtney King
2015: Ashley Kaltwasser
2014: Ashley Kaltwasser
2013: Ashley Kaltwasser
2012: Nathalia Melo
2011: Nicole Nagrani
2010: Sonia Gonzalez
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Olympia 2021 Classic Physique Results
Do we have a new Olympia 2020 Classic Physique champion? Or a three-peat?
The talk coming into this year’s Olympia was if Chris Bumstead could make it three in a row in Classic Physique. Would it be Bumstead? Could Breon Ansley return to the top or maybe a fresh name, such as Terrence Ruffin?
The top three was predicted by many and it ended up playing out just like 2020. Bumstead made it three in a row, followed by Ruffin then Ansley.
Classic Physique is full of competitors that bring it on stage every competition. Ruffin was named the Arnold Classic champion two weeks ago, when he defeated the 2020 champion Alex Cambronero. Bumstead come in with back-to-back victories at the Olympia after Ansley won two in a row in 2017 and 2018.
During prejudging, there was a top six, including Urs Kalecinski and Ramon Rocha Querioz. It was a question of who would jump into the top five and if anyone could take down Bumstead. A show was put on during this portion of the show and it set the scene for an exciting night at the final.
The full results have been announced and there is a champion. Below, you can find the full results along with the official score card.
Olympia 2021 Classic Physique Results
First Place – Chris Bumstead
Second Place – Terrence Ruffin
Third Place – Breon Ansley
Fourth Place – Urs Kalecinski
Fifth Place – Ramon Rocha Queiroz
Previous Classic Physique Olympia Winners
2020: Chris Bumstead
2019: Chris Bumstead
2018: Breon Ansley
2017: Breon Ansley
2016: Danny Hester
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