Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition
The gist
The 62nd Mr. Olympia got underway in Las Vegas with a free worldwide livestream.
Derek Lunsford chases a third title, a mark untouched since Phil Heath.
How it unfolded
- 1965Larry Scott won the inaugural Mr. Olympia; the first edition's cash prize was only $1,000.
- 1970Arnold Schwarzenegger became the youngest champion at 23, defeating Lou Ferrigno.
- 1977Organizer Joe Weider resurrected the Sandow Trophy, which debuted in 1901, as bodybuilding's top prize.