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Iranian Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan Crowned People's Champion at 2025 Mr. Olympia
12 Oct
Summary
- Hadi Choopan named 2025 Mr. Olympia People's Champion
- Derek Lunsford wins second consecutive Mr. Olympia title
- Samson Dauda, last year's winner, finishes fourth
In a highly anticipated bodybuilding event, the 2025 Mr. Olympia competition took place on October 12, 2025. Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan made a strong showing, finishing as the runner-up, but was also awarded the coveted People's Champion title, a testament to his popularity and impressive physique.
The top prize, however, went to American Derek Lunsford, who defended his Mr. Olympia crown, becoming a two-time champion. Lunsford's victory came at the expense of last year's winner, Samson Dauda, who placed fourth this time around.
The competition was fierce, with Andrew Jacked securing the third-place spot and Martin Fitzwater rounding out the top five. Choopan's second-place finish and People's Champion award solidified his status as one of the sport's rising stars, while Lunsford's back-to-back victories cemented his place among the elite in the world of professional bodybuilding.
