Who has won Mr. Olympia the most times? Winners and records explored

Modified Mar 13, 2024 12:33 GMT

Mr. Olympia is one of the most prestigious bodybuilding titles organized yearly by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness. The championship introduced the world to phenomenal stars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jay Cutler.

Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman won the Mr. Olympia title for the most number of times in history. Both claimed the trophy eight times in a row, the highest in bodybuilding.

Lee Haney won the Mr.Olympia title from 1984 to 1991, while Ronnie Coleman was the title holder from 1998 to 2005.

Haney finished third in 1983; the next year, he clinched the trophy. Ronnie, on the other hand, lost his title to Jay Cutler in 2006, where he finished second.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phil Heath have won the title seven times in their careers. While Heath won it from 2011 to 2017, Schwarzenegger won six consecutive titles and took a break from bodybuilding to focus on his acting career.

However, he returned to compete at the 1980 Mr. Olympia championship and won the title for the seventh time. From 1970 to 1975, Arnold Schwarzenegger secured his marker only to be succeeded by Franco Columbo.

Larry Scott was Mr. Olympia's first winner, winning the title in 1965 after defeating Harold Poole and Earl Maynard.

Where is Ronnie Coleman now?

After retiring from bodybuilding, Ronnie Coleman ventured into business. He started numerous outlets around the country, selling his bodybuilding products. He also trained young fitness enthusiasts to work on their bodies.

Coleman was in the police force while competing in bodybuilding tournaments. However, he retired from his duties in 2003 and then completely focused on his fitness. He participated in the Mr. Olympia tournament in 2007 but finished fourth; since then, Ronnie has retired from bodybuilding.

Coleman has suffered from severe back injuries and has lost much of his mobility, but nothing has stopped him from following his passion. He still hits the gym regularly and trains bodybuilders.

Where is Mr. Olympia winner Lee Haney now?

Lee Haney has the most wins in the Mr.Olympia tournament, shared with Ronnie Coleman. Haney retired from the game when he was 31 and now uses his knowledge to help others, much like Coleman.

Haney is a professional trainer and coach of athletes. He trained Evander Holyfield to defend his title in the heavyweight championship twice.

Mr. Olympia winners so far

2021: Mamdouh Elssbiay
2020: Mamdouh Elssbiay
2019: Brandon Curry
2018: Shawn Rhode
2017: Phil Heath
2016: Phil Heath
2015: Phil Heath
2014: Phil Heath
2013: Phil Heath
2012: Phil Heath
2011: Phil Heath
2010: Jay Cutler
2009: Jay Cutler
2008: Dexter Jackson
2007: Jay Cutler
2006: Jay Cutler
2005: Ronnie Coleman
2004: Ronnie Coleman
2003: Ronnie Coleman
2002: Ronnie Coleman
2001: Ronnie Coleman
2000: Ronnie Coleman
1999: Ronnie Coleman
1998: Ronnie Coleman
1997: Dorian Yates
1996: Dorian Yates
1995: Dorian Yates
1994: Dorian Yates
1993: Dorian Yates
1992: Dorian Yates
1991: Lee Haney
1990: Lee Haney
1989: Lee Haney
1988: Lee Haney
1987: Lee Haney
1986: Lee Haney
1985: Lee Haney
1984: Lee Haney
1983: Samir Bannout
1982: Chris Dickerson
1981: Franco Columbu
1980: Arnold Schwarzenegger
1979: Frank Zane
1978: Frank Zane
1977: Frank Zane
1976: Franco Columbu
1975: Arnold Schwarzenegger
1974: Arnold Schwarzenegger
1973; Arnold Schwarzenegger
1972: Arnold Schwarzenegger
1971: Arnold Schwarzenegger
1970: Arnold Schwarzenegger
1969: Sergio Oliva
1968: Sergio Oliva
1967: Sergio Oliva
1966: Larry Scott
1965: Larry Scott