Olympia Prejudging Underway
Top Contenders Clash as 2026 Olympia Prejudging Begins in Las Vegas
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The 2026 Olympia prejudging in Las Vegas featured closely watched contests in Classic Physique and Men’s 212. In Classic Physique, defending champion Ramon “Dino” Queiroz faced a deep field led by two-time runner-up Mike Sommerfeld, with Terrence Ruffin, Niall Darwen and Wesley Vissers also making strong impressions. Queiroz showed improved back development, while Sommerfeld appeared fuller and emphasized his conditioning; the title remained open heading into the finals. In Men’s 212, reigning champion Keone Pearson held center stage in the final callout with a balanced, conditioned look, while Shaun Clarida remained in contention and Vitor Alves Porto De Oliveira and Lucas Garcia also stood out.
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Ramon Queiroz beat Mike Sommerfeld by just one point in 2025, and is seeking five Classic Physique Olympia titles before leaving the division.
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The 2026 Olympia weekend runs September 24–27, with prejudging for these divisions beginning at 9:30 a.m. PDT on September 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.
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Keone Pearson is aiming for a fourth 212 Olympia title and has said he wants to establish himself as a great in the division despite calls for him to move to Men’s Open.
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The Men’s 212 division has a strict competitor weight limit; before Pearson, Flex Lewis dominated the category with seven consecutive Olympia titles.
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