Prize Money for 2013 Olympia Raised to $950,000!

[SallyAnne]

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The Olympia. Where Legends Are Made. Conceived by Joe Weider, the 1965 Mr. Olympia, which was comprised of past Mr. Universe winners (at the time, the highest accolade in the sport), decided once-and-for-all who was truly the best. The physiques that won on this stage, names like Scott, Schwarzenegger, Zane, Haney, Yates, Coleman, Cutler, Heath and others, will echo through the ages. Today, the Olympia is more than just the greatest bodybuilding contest in the world, it is the greatest event in the sport, representing all eight divisions of the IFBB Professional League and home to an enormous expo with hundreds of health and fitness vendors and exciting sports and exhibitions for competitors and fans alike. Yes, the Olympia is far and away the ultimate achievement in the sport, and it is befitting that the total prize money, which has increased to $950,000, is a new record for the bodybuilding and fitness industry. The total cash prize for the Mr. Olympia will be $650,000, with $250,000, the coveted Sandow and a place in bodybuilding history going to the winner. The 212 Showdown has increased to $60,000 and the Bikini Olympia to $40,000 in total prize money, respectively.



It all happens September 26-29 in America’s playground, Las Vegas, NV when Ultimate Nutrition presents the 2013 IFBB Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend, brought to you by Bodybuilding.com. It’s not too late to get your tickets. Go to MrOlympia.com now!



TOTAL PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

Mr. Olympia: $650,000

212 Showdown: $60,000

Ms. Olympia: $60,000

Fitness Olympia: $60,000

Figure Olympia: $60,000

Bikini Olympia: $40,000

Men’s Physique Showdown: $10,000

Women’s Physique Showdown: $10,000

Total: $950,000

http://mrolympia.com/

[guruhonza]

I feel bad for 212 guys.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I feel bad for 212 guys.

.....less than 10% of the Open men? Makes sence to me. Afterall they put in 90% less time and effort as the Open men. Right? Besides, they have that undesireable old school X frame look. You know, the look the general non Bodybuilding population appreciates. This is a sport of/for and exclusive to itself. And the 212s don't waddle on stage or gasp for air during their posing.

Don't feel bad.

Baldie

[2hot4u]

feel bad for the women look at that difference!!! and the girls suits cost over 1500.00 for a decent one and that doesn't include shoes, hair, makeup, nails, tan, supps, food.......etc

[CHILDOFGOD]

13OLYMPIA.jpg

The Olympia. Where Legends Are Made. Conceived by Joe Weider, the 1965 Mr. Olympia, which was comprised of past Mr. Universe winners (at the time, the highest accolade in the sport), decided once-and-for-all who was truly the best. The physiques that won on this stage, names like Scott, Schwarzenegger, Zane, Haney, Yates, Coleman, Cutler, Heath and others, will echo through the ages. Today, the Olympia is more than just the greatest bodybuilding contest in the world, it is the greatest event in the sport, representing all eight divisions of the IFBB Professional League and home to an enormous expo with hundreds of health and fitness vendors and exciting sports and exhibitions for competitors and fans alike. Yes, the Olympia is far and away the ultimate achievement in the sport, and it is befitting that the total prize money, which has increased to $950,000, is a new record for the bodybuilding and fitness industry. The total cash prize for the Mr. Olympia will be $650,000, with $250,000, the coveted Sandow and a place in bodybuilding history going to the winner. The 212 Showdown has increased to $60,000 and the Bikini Olympia to $40,000 in total prize money, respectively.



It all happens September 26-29 in America’s playground, Las Vegas, NV when Ultimate Nutrition presents the 2013 IFBB Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend, brought to you by Bodybuilding.com. It’s not too late to get your tickets. Go to MrOlympia.com now!



TOTAL PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

Mr. Olympia: $650,000

212 Showdown: $60,000

Ms. Olympia: $60,000

Fitness Olympia: $60,000

Figure Olympia: $60,000

Bikini Olympia: $40,000

Men’s Physique Showdown: $10,000

Women’s Physique Showdown: $10,000

Total: $950,000

http://mrolympia.com/

I think they really should rise up The Women's Bodybuilding Ms. O, more then $60,000, my self. That is just me. They train just as hard as the men do, even more, since the women have much more body fat to lose.

[Big Baldwin]

I think they really should rise up The Women's Bodybuilding Ms. O, more then $60,000, my self. That is just me. They train just as hard as the men do, even more, since the women have much more body fat to lose.

It's not about who trains harder, otherwise bbers would be getting pay more than any other athlete. It's about who is going to bring the largest crowd and make them the most money

[pmow]

im sorry, but mens bodybuilding was here way before all these other categories...if it wasnt for male bodybuilding then there wouldnt be the rest.

[2hot4u]

blah blah blah here we go again!!! you sound like bob now lol

It's not about who trains harder, otherwise bbers would be getting pay more than any other athlete. It's about who is going to bring the largest crowd and make them the most money

[The Big Sexy]

To me the 212 is actually more exciting.

[GDavis]

To me the 212 is actually more exciting.

I agree with this statement. WPD is growing on me.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

WPD is growing on me.

As they look more and more like the Corey Everson model....me too!!

Baldie

[Jude2]

To me the 212 is actually more exciting.

To me it is getting really close. I enjoy this class.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

The big draw is the Mr O. Sorry but the rest is adjunct. The Big Show is nearly 40 years old. The rest is half that or much less.

[TheRage93]

That is just fuckin uncalled for lmao. 650k?!!!!! Omg!!!

[D_T]

I went to the NPC Georgia this weekend. One female BB'er....promoter said he's not having them any longer. On the plus side Physique chicks look good...even the Bikini was better than I thought.