Mr. Olympia is the most prestigious professional bodybuilding competition in the world, organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB). Founded by Joe Weider in 1965, the competition is held annually in Las Vegas in the fall. The Mr. Olympia title is considered the pinnacle of professional bodybuilding.
Mr. Olympia is typically held in late September or early October in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman share the record with 8 consecutive Mr. Olympia titles each.
The Mr. Olympia winner receives a substantial prize purse; in recent editions the overall prize money exceeded $1 million.
No. Mr. Olympia weekend includes multiple divisions for women, including Women's Physique, Bikini, Figure, and Fitness.