2022 Mr. Olympia winners earn over $1.5 million in prizes: Payouts explored

Joe Weider's Mr. Olympia competition has ended, and several surprises have come along the way. Whether it be Big Ramy's upsetting defeat or Chris Bumstead's charming win, all the winners received their sum of prize money. But it was Hadi Choopan who took home the biggest reward.

Hadi Choopan won the 58th edition of Joe Weider's Mr. Olympia competition in 2022, taking home a $400,000 cheque as the new winner. Ten other winners from different divisions were crowned throughout the two days of the competition, and each one received a sizable award.

Shaun Clarida, a two-time Olympia 212 champion, retained the championship he had previously lost and took home $50,000.

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Division-wise Mr. Olympia prize money distribution

The 2022 Mr. Olympia winner received a heft sum of $1.5 million in total. Mr. Olympia Men's Open Category received the largest prize.

Mr. Olympia 2022 Open Category Prize Money

Hadi Choopan, Derek Lunsford, and Nick Walker were in a tight three-person battle in the finals. Although many thought Lunsford's performance was among the most startling of the year, in the end, he could not match Choopan's fitness and attention to detail.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Hadi Choopan	$400,000
Second Position	Derek Lunsford	$150,000
Third Position	Nick Walker	$100,000
Fourth Position	Brandon Curry	$40,000
Fifth Position	Big Ramy	$35,000

212 Mr. Olympia 2022 Prize Money

Shaun Clarida, a former Olympia 212 champion from 2020, appeared at his best. He crushed the competition and virtually eliminated any possibility of skepticism.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Shaun Clarida	$50,000
Second Position	Angel Calderon Frias	$20,000
Third Position	Kamal Elgargni	$10,000
Fourth Position	Ahmad Ashkanani	$6,000
Fifth Position	Oly Kryvyi	$4,000

Classic Physique Olympia 2022 Prize Money

While Ramon Rocha Queiroz of Brazil was pushed at times during the competition, Chris Bumstead prevailed for the most part. However, it was difficult to overlook the density and complexity of 'Cbum's' body.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Chris Bumstead	$50,000
Second Position	Ramon Rocha Querioz	$20,000
Third Position	Urs Kalecinski	$10,000
Fourth Position	Breon Ansley	$6,000
Fifth Position	Mike Sommerfeld	$4,000

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Men's Physique Olympia 2022 Prize Money

One of the great surprises of the evening was the result. Many spectators thought three-time Men's Physique Olympian Brandon Hendrickson would successfully defend his championship. However, the former champion was solely defeated by Erin Banks' meticulous and muscular back.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Erin Banks	$50,000
Second Position	Brandon Hendrickson	$20,000
Third Position	Diogo Montenegro	$10,000
Fourth Position	Charjo Grant	$6,000
Fifth Position	Edvan Palmeira	$4,000

Ms. Olympia 2022 Prize Money

Andrea Shaw presented another stunning body while dealing with Angela Yeo's little opposition. Throughout the finals, Shaw solidified her position as the undisputed champion, nevertheless.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Andrea Shaw	$50,000
Second Position	Jennifer Dorie	$20,000
Third Position	Helle Trevino	$12,000
Fourth Position	Margie Martin	$7,000
Fifth Position	Branka Njegovic	$6,000

Figure Olympia 2022 Prize Money

Cydney Gillon performed flawlessly, much like Shaw. With one of her best appearances, she easily won her sixth Figure Olympia gold.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Cydney Gillon	$50,000
Second Position	Jessica Reyes Padilla	$20,000
Third Position	Lola Montez	$12,000
Fourth Position	Jossie Alarcon Becerra	$7,000
Fifth Position	Natalia Soltero	$6,000

Women's Fitness Olympia 2022 Prize Money

Following a stunning solo act in which they appeared to be a shark, Missy Truscott and Jaclyn Baker competed for gold. Despite the tight race, Truscott won her second Fitness Olympia medal.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Missy Truscott	$50,000
Second Position	Jaclyn Baker	$20,000
Third Position	Ariel Khadr	$12,000
Fourth Position	Sara Kovach	$7,000
Fifth Position	Michelle Fredua-Mensah	$6,000

Women's Physique Olympia 2022 Prize Money

Many considered Sarah Villegas and Natalia Abraham Coelho the front-runners going into the finals. To many people's surprise, Coelho succeeded as a better-conditioned athlete.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Natalia Abraham Coelho	$50,000
Second Position	Sarah Villegas	$20,000
Third Position	Brooke Walker	$12,000
Fourth Position	Barbara Menage	$7,000
Fifth Position	Ivie Rhein	$6,000

Bikini Olympia 2022 Prize Money

The Bikini title was exchanged at the Olympia, as is traditional in the sport. The 2021 champion, Jennifer Dorie, tried to defend her title, but she could not stop Maureen Blanquisco's advancement.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Maureen Blanquisco	$50,000
Second Position	Jennifer Dorie	$20,000
Third Position	Ashley Kaltwasser	$12,000
Fourth Position	Daraja Hill	$7,000
Fifth Position	Lauralie Chapados	$6,000

Wellness Olympia 2022 Prize Money

Francielle Mattos was up against a formidable opponent in Isabelle Nunes. Mattos achieved a great height by winning numerous championships in the wellness division. She became the only athlete to hold multiple titles in history.

Standing Position	Name	Amount
First Position	Francielle Mattos	$50,000
Second Position	Isabelle Nunes	$20,000
Third Position	Angela Borges	$12,000
Fourth Position	Kassandra Gillis	$7,000
Fifth Position	Rayane Fogal de Souza Santana	$6,000

2022 Men's Wheelchair Olympia Prize Money

Harold "King Kong" Kelley resumed his previous course of action. While a few of the rivals came forth with great performances, the weekend saw Kelley dominate. He won his sixth championship in the competition.