Nick Walker wins 2026 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open title

The 2026 Mr. Olympia competition held in Las Vegas saw Nick Walker claim his first Men’s Open title, earning the Sandow trophy and $600,000. Walker, who finished sixth in 2025, secured the win in a close contest against Samson Dauda, who finished second, and Derek Lunsford, who took third.

Brazilian athletes achieved record success at the event. Eduarda Bezerra secured her second consecutive Wellness title, while Natalia Abraham Coelho won in Women’s Physique. Brazil also earned several other podium finishes, including Ramon Dino, who placed third in the Classic Physique category.

Following his third-place finish, Ramon Dino faced social media scrutiny regarding his family, prompting a defense from his wife, Vitória Viana. Dino has also been noted for leveraging his bodybuilding platform into a diverse business enterprise involving supplements and digital training applications.