Colleton Dethroned the Champion! Wheelchair Olympia 2026

The Wheelchair Division represents the absolute pinnacle of human willpower and the determination never to give up under any circumstances. On Saturday morning, the world’s absolute best gathered on the prestigious stage in Las Vegas’ South Hall. Defending champion James Berger was expected to take center stage; last year, he made an unprecedented leap from eighth place to first, and this year he dominated both Arnold Classic competitions. But last year’s runner-up Kevin Secundino, bronze medalist Rajesh John, and Empro Classic champion Gabriele Andriulli were also hungry for victory.

Morning Drama and an Unexpected Triumph

The organizing team decided to combine the semifinals (prejudging) and the finals into a single, action-packed morning session. As a result, the competitors had to showcase their absolute best form from the very first second and didn’t give the judges anything for free.

Blake Colleton handled this pressure the best. On stage, he displayed uncompromising muscle quality and confidently strolled his way to the coveted title of 2026 Wheelchair Olympia champion! Reigning champion James Berger fought until the very last moment, but this time it was enough for the silver medal. Ephraim Gudgeon fought his way to an outstanding third place.

Official Results and Prize Money for the 2026 Wheelchair Olympia

Here is the confirmed ranking of the top five competitors, who shared prize money totaling $18,000:

• 1st place: Blake Colleton ($10,000)
• 2nd place: James Berger ($3,500)
• 3rd place: Ephraim Gudgeon ($2,000)
• 4th place: Kevin Secundino ($1,500)
• 5th place: Rajesh John ($1,000)

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