James "FLEX" Lewis will compete at Mr. Olympia 2020!

Olympia Weekend is not only the world's most watched bodybuilding contest , Mr. Olympia, but since 2008, it's also a lightweight contest ! From 2008 to 2011, the maximum weight limit for these fighters was 202 pounds, and since 2012, the current 212 pounds.

The Olympia 202 Showdown has had two winners, they were David Henry (2008) and Kevin English (2009 to 2011).

The Olympia 212 Showdown, which has been going on much longer, also has two winners! They are James "FLEX" Lewis (2012 to 2018) and Kamal Elgargni(2019)

As can be seen from the above, the most successful fighter in the history of this event is British pro James "FLEX" Lewis, who has managed to dominate it seven times in a row!

Last year he dropped out of this competition, because after his seventh title he let it be known that his competitive future will be connected with the Open category, and therefore with the Mr. Olympia competition !

As the winner of the Olympia 212 Showdown, he was guaranteed to participate in this competition for life, but this does not apply to Mr. Olympia! So he had two ways to participate in Mr. Olympia. He would either have to qualify at one of the qualifying events, or receive a special invitation from the Olympia Weekend organizers.

It was the second option, the special invitation, that the organizers of the Olympia Weekend gave Flex these days! Of course, he accepted it without any hesitation !

The information about this fact was brought yesterday by Npcnewsonline.com.

James "FLEX" Lewis himself said:

"I've spent the whole year off the competition stage. I used it for the most intense pre-contest preparation of my life!
Becoming a Mr. Olympia champion is a dream of absolutely every bodybuilder. I started this process the moment I left the stage at the 2018Olympia 212 Showdown. All my efforts are geared towards competing against the absolute best of the best in Las Vegas in September!"

Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon adds:

"The entire bodybuilding world has been waiting for this moment for a long time! Flex is one of the most popular bodybuilders in the world and we can't wait to see what he looks like unbound by a weight limit!"

IFBB Professional League President Jim Manion commented:

"With seven wins from the Olympia 212 Showdown, Flex Lewis' situation is unique, so we feel a special invitation is entirely appropriate!"

Source:
www.npcnewsonline.com

Photo:
www.flexonline.com