Overview

• Lunsford reclaimed the title in Las Vegas after a season highlighted by his Arnold Classic victory.
• Final top five and payouts: Hadi Choopan second ($200,000), Andrew Jacked third ($100,000), Samson Dauda fourth, Martin Fitzwater fifth.
• Choopan recorded his third runner-up finish at Mr. Olympia.
• Jacked’s podium finish was hailed as a breakout showing on bodybuilding’s biggest stage.
• Organizers increased the overall purse to $2 million across 11 divisions, including $600,000 to the champion.