In a nail-biting conclusion to the 2025 Mr. Olympia contest in Las Vegas, Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan took the runner-up position in the top Open category. More remarkably still, he was also elected People’s Champion by the crowd for the second time in his career, underlining his massive global popularity.
Final Result of the 2025 Mr. Olympia Contest
The overall final results for the top Open category had Derek Lunsford claiming the overall championship title. Finishing second was Hadi Choopan, popularly referred to as “The Persian Wolf,” with Andrew Jacked coming in at third place.
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Hadi Choopan’s Relation With Their Audience
Choopan’s relationship with his audience is undeniable. He won the most votes from the audience, indicating that he is the most renowned and loved sportsperson on the Olympia stage. This is the second time that he has won this unique honor, having first received the People’s Champion award in 2019. This runner-up finish is the third consecutive time that Choopan has been in second place at the world-famous Mr. Olympia. Already a legendary figure in the sport, he made history in 2022 when he became Iran’s very first Mr. Olympia title winner. He went on to repeat that success with second place in 2023, second place in 2024, and now second place in 2025.
His steady success and capacity to compete at the highest possible level are phenomenal. The fact that he consistently finds himself among the world’s best bodybuilders and also the resounding crowd favorite is a phenomenal and compelling feat.
Prize for Winner Not Disclosed Yet
Although the size of the prize for the 2025 winner has yet to be disclosed, Choopan’s double triumph as both a high-quality competitor and people’s favorite reaffirms his status as a worldwide icon of professional bodybuilding. His tale continues to inspire the millions of fans and aspiring competitors across the world. Choopan reiterated again that perseverance and the great relationship with the fans are just as valuable as the final result. He didn’t necessarily bring home the top prize this year, but he definitely won over the people.
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