Mr. Olympia winners list: Historical honors
We share with you the updated list of the champions in this prestigious competition
O ne of the most anticipated sporting events of the year saw a new champion crowned in the 2025 edition of Mr. Olympia.
It was thus that Derek Lunsford took first place last weekend, making it a good time to remember all the winners that Mr. Olympia has had over the years, since its beginnings in 1965.
Since when has Mr. Olympia been held?
The first Mr. Olympia event was held in 1965 , and since then there have been quite a number of different champions, although many have also repeated.
Who are the biggest winners of Mr. Olympia?
It is important to remember that the record for wins in Mr. Olympia is eight, and it is held by two men, Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman.
The most important name that has been involved in winning Mr. Olympia is undoubtedly Arnold Schwarzenegger, the acclaimed and renowned Austrian actor and politician, with seven victories to his name, which makes him one of the most competitive in the history of this sport.
Complete list of Mr. Olympia winners
1970 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1971 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1972 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1973 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
1974 - Arnold Schwarzenegger (heavyweight and overall) and Franco Columbu (lightweight)
1975 - Arnold Schwarzenegger (heavyweight and overall) and Franco Columbu (lightweight)
1976 - Franco Columbu (lightweight and overall) and Ken Waller (heavyweight)
1977 - Frank Zane (lightweight and overall) and Robby Robinson (heavyweight)
1978 - Frank Zane (lightweight and overall) and Robby Robinson (heavyweight)
1979 - Frank Zane (lightweight and overall) and Mike Mentzer (heavyweight)
1980 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
