The road to the 2026 Olympia continues to take shape as athletes from around the world secure their spots for bodybuilding’s biggest stage. With qualification events taking place throughout the season, several top competitors have already earned their places across the Olympia divisions.
From the Open Bodybuilding category to Bikini, Classic Physique, Wellness, and Wheelchair Olympia, the current list features former champions, returning contenders, and rising stars aiming to make an impact at the 2026 Olympia.
Men’s Open Olympia Qualified Athletes
The Men’s Open division remains the headline attraction of the Olympia weekend. Former champions and elite contenders are already on the qualified list.
| Athlete | Country |
|---|---|
| Derek Lunsford | USA |
| Hadi Choopan | Iran |
| Sergey Danilov | Russia |
| Chinedu Obiekea | UAE |
| Michal Krizanek | Slovakia |
| Tonio Burton | USA |
| Martin Fitzwater | USA |
| Andrea Presti | Italy |
| Shaun Clarida | USA |
| Damian Kuffel | Poland |
| Mohamed Foda | UAE |
| Sasan Heirati | UK |
| Leandro Sencini Peres | Brazil |
| William Bonac | Netherlands |
| Quinton Eriya | Canada |
| Edward Kargbo | UAE |
| Jordan Hutchinson | USA |
212 Olympia Qualifiers
The 212 division continues to showcase some of the sport’s most impressive physiques, led by reigning champion Keone Pearson.
Notable qualified athletes include:
- Keone Pearson (USA)
- Shaun Clarida (USA)
- Nasser Mohammad (Kuwait)
- Zhaofeng He (China)
- Radoslav Angelov (Bulgaria)
- Lucas Garcia (Brazil)
- Felipe Moraes (Brazil)
- Angel Caleron Frias (Spain)
- Nihat Kaya (Turkey)
Classic Physique Olympia
Classic Physique remains one of the fastest-growing divisions in bodybuilding. Several fan favorites have already secured qualification.
Key Qualified Athletes
- Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Brazil)
- Mike Sommerfeld (Germany)
- Terrence Ruffin (USA)
- Wesley Vissers (Netherlands)
- Anton Ratushnyi (USA)
- Andrea Mammoli (Italy)
- Ethan Gohari (Australia)
- Piotr Wojtowicz (Poland)
- Luca Reger (Germany)
- Rodni Nelson Hebbert (Nicaragua)
Men’s Physique Olympia
The Men’s Physique division features a deep international field, with former Olympia champions among the qualified competitors.
Top Qualified Names
- Ryan Terry (UK)
- Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
- Ali Bilal (Afghanistan)
- Andrei Deiu (Romania)
- Kyron Holden (USA)
- Mehdi Kabbadj (Morocco)
- Francisco Martinez (Paraguay)
- Emile Walker (UK)
- Torre Washington (USA)
- Edvan Palmeira (Brazil)
Women’s Olympia Divisions
Several women’s divisions have already produced a strong list of Olympia-qualified athletes.
Ms. Olympia
Leading qualifiers include:
- Andrea Shaw (USA)
- Desunka Dawson (USA)
- Ashley Lynnette Jones (USA)
- Leyvina Barros (Brazil)
- Nadia Capotosto (Italy)
Fitness Olympia
Qualified athletes include:
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah (UK)
- Jaclyn Baker (USA)
- Taylor Learmont (Canada)
- Amber Steffen (USA)
- Andrea Glass (USA)
Figure Olympia
Some of the early qualifiers are:
- Rhea Gayle (UK)
- Missy Truscott (USA)
- Kristina Bodnariuk (Russia)
- Nadine Claudia Huber (Germany)
- Tereza Linhartova (Czech Republic)
Bikini Olympia
The Bikini division once again features a highly competitive lineup.
Notable qualified athletes:
- Maureen Blanquisco (Philippines)
- Elisa Pecini (Brazil)
- Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
- Lauralie Chapados (USA)
- Aimee Leann Delgado (USA)
- Jordan Brannon (USA)
- Ashlyn Little (USA)
- Jasmine Gonzalez (USA)
Wellness Olympia
Brazil continues to be strongly represented in Wellness.
Qualified athletes include:
- Eduarda Bezerra (Brazil)
- Isabelle Nunes (Brazil)
- Camile Luz (Brazil)
- Josy Alves Macedo (Brazil)
- Rayane Fogal (Brazil)
- Daniele Mendonca (Brazil)
Wheelchair Olympia
The Wheelchair Olympia division continues to grow globally with athletes from multiple continents qualifying for the event.
Qualified Athletes
- James Berger (USA)
- Harold Kelley (USA)
- Kevin Secundino (France)
- Rajesh John (India)
- Gabriele Andriulli (Italy)
- Karol Milewski (Poland)
- Mostafa Darvish Khezri (Iran)
Women’s Physique and Fit Model Olympia
Women’s Physique
Current qualifiers include:
- Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA)
- Sarah Villegas (USA)
- Zama Benta (Brazil)
- Jessica Macedo (Brazil)
- Autumn Swansen (USA)
Fit Model Olympia
Among the athletes qualified are:
- Emily Chanel (USA)
- Seojin Cheong (South Korea)
- Gabriela Queiroz (USA)
- Hui Wu (China)
- Aisha Mian (Canada)
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Olympia
The 2026 Olympia lineup continues to expand as athletes earn qualification through professional victories and season-long performances. With former champions, Olympia veterans, and emerging contenders already on the roster, fans can expect highly competitive battles across every division when the world’s premier bodybuilding event takes place later this year.
More qualification events remain on the calendar, meaning additional athletes will join the field before the final Olympia roster is confirmed.