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With the 2022 Olympia officially in the books, we're here with a special edition of The Ripped Report to break down all the thrilling moments from a wild weekend. Here's a quick rundown of the major news just in case you missed anything:

*Phew* Got all that? There's a lot more that went down in Vegas this weekend, so let's get right to it.

Mr. Olympia Results

Hadi Choopan Upsets the Champ

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Since 2020, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay could call himself the reigning Mr. Olympia — and up until this weekend, most people believed it would stay that way for another year. Unfortunately for Ramy, Hadi Choopan had the right game plan in place to put an early end to his run.

Choopan stepped on stage in Las Vegas looking equal parts massive and conditioned, and it was enough for the judges to award him with the upset win. Shockingly, Ramy dropped all the way down to fifth, his lowest Olympia placing since 2018. Here's the official top five:

  1. Hadi Choopan

  2. Derek Lunsford

  3. Nick Walker

  4. Brandon Curry

  5. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay

Classic Physique Results 

Chris Bumstead's Dynasty Lives On

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Chris Bumstead extended his dynasty on Saturday night by scoring his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title, further cementing his reputation as the face of the division. At an Olympia where so many contests flipped the script on the fans, this is one showdown that went as expected. 

That said, Bumstead did have some stiff competition from the field. Ramon Rocha Queiroz was nipping at his heels throughout the weekend, while Urs Kalecinski and Breon Ansley weren't far behind. Rocha Queiroz had momentum heading into this show after finishing second to Terrence Ruffin earlier in the year at the 2022 Arnold Classic. Still, momentum wasn’t enough to pull off an upset. Here’s how the top five played out:

  1. Chris Bumstead

  2. Ramon Rocha Queiroz

  3. Urs Kalecinski

  4. Breon Ansley 

  5. Mike Sommerfeld 

FULL 2022 OLYMPIA RESULTS

What Happens in Vegas Goes in Our Newsletter

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You already know about Choopan, Bumstead, and Blanquisco, but those weren't the only highlights of the weekend. What about Andrea Shaw winning her third consecutive Ms. Olympia title? She's the only athlete to win the crown since the competition's return in 2020, and it's safe to say she's the most dominant athlete in the division. (Or any division, really.)

On the flip side, the 2022 Olympia also saw a few dynasties come to a screeching halt, including three-time Men's Physique champ Brandon Hendrickson losing to Erin Banks. And then there was Natalia Abraham Coelho topping two-time Women's Physique Olympia winner Sarah Villegas

For the full rundown on all 11 divisions — including the top-fives and prize money — check out our results page below. 

MORE 2022 OLYMPIA COVERAGE

The Giant Killer Returns!

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