Masters Olympia is officially back after 11 years!

After 11 long years, the Masters Olympia, last held in 2012 and dominated by Dexter Jackson, returns once again. Yesterday, a post appeared on the official Olympia Instagram account announcing the return of the competition, which gives superstars of previous generations a chance to make a comeback. The event will take place from 25 to 27 August 2023 at the BT Arena in Cluj Napoca, Romania.

"MASTER OLYMPIA IS BACK! After an eleven-year hiatus, Masters Olympia returns to competitors and fans alike with an upgrade: the 2023 edition will offer the opportunity to fight for the title of the best master athlete in the world in all 10 IFBB Pro League divisions!

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Masters Olympia was created by former Olympia President Joe Weider in 1994 to accommodate older bodybuilders in the competitive realm. The competition ran from 1994 to 2003 and then again in 2012. Vince Taylor holds the record for most wins at the Masters Olympia. He has a total of six wins between 1996 and 2001.

Masters Olympia winners

• 2012 - Dexter Jackson
• 2003 - Claude Groulx
• 2002 - Don Youngblood
• 2001 - Vince Taylor
• 2000 - Vince Taylor
• 1999 - Vince Taylor
• 1998 - Vince Taylor
• 1997 - Vince Taylor
• 1996 - Vince Taylor
• 1995 - Sonny Schmidt
• 1994 - Robby Robinson

Sources: instagram, muscletime