Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead picked up his fifth straight Mr. Olympia Classic Physique competition on November 4, 2023. However, it did not come to him easily. Bumstead, famously known as Cbum among his fans, had to ward off a strong challenge from Ramon ‘Dino’ Quieroz to win the title this year. Fans noticed Dino’s performance and were of the opinion that Cbum’s reign might be over soon.
Chris Bumstead Won Classic Physique Olympia Title For 5th Time#ChrisBumstead #MrOlympia pic.twitter.com/L9gVLdVxM0
— STN (@ScytaleNews) November 5, 2023
28-year-old Cbum had shown interest in sports from a very young age. He took up bodybuilding as a hobby at one point which later turned into a passion. His first big triumph came in 2017 when he won the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro, Classic Physique. Later, in that same year, he came second in the Mr. Olympia, Classic Physique competition.
After another similar outcome in 2018 at Mr. Olympia, Cbum achieved his dream in 2019 with a win. He has not stopped since. The Canadian, who also has a great online presence, continued to win the competition each year and made it five consecutive wins this year. However, Brazil’s best Classic Physique athlete, Dino, was not far behind this time out.
Ramon quase te pegou nesse ano, sacana! Fica esperto no próximo ano que uma hora o Dino chega 🦖🦖🦖
— Luiz 🎈 (@akaLuiz_) November 5, 2023
Fans believe that Cbum’s time is now up. Here’s a translation of what one fan wrote in Portuguese, “Ramon almost got you this year, you bastard! Be careful next year, one day Dino will arrive…”
Another fan wrote, “Enjoy it champ! Because is the last one.”
Meanwhile, one fan gave Cbum the GOAT status but could not deny Dino’s performance. They wrote, “GOAT. But [dinosaur emoji] was closer than ever.”
Chris Bumstead fought off a strong challenge from Ramon Dino to win his fifth Mr Olympia Classic Physique title
The highlight of this weekend’s event was the eagerly anticipated showdown between Cbum and Dino. The bodybuilders went through intense posing sessions during prejudging. They were at it to earn the advantage. Although Dino put up an extraordinary challenge, it was Cbum who turned out the eventual winner, as expected by many.
2023 Olympia Classic Physique Ramon Dino
📽 Mitchell Gilbert
#MrOlympia #RamonDino pic.twitter.com/3af0m0lJyJ
— STN (@ScytaleNews) November 4, 2023
In 2022, Dino earned a second spot at one of the most prestigious bodybuilding tournaments, the Arnold Classic. He did one better this year as he won the Arnold Classic 2023. Dino had also earned the second spot at Mr Olympia in 2022. However, he couldn’t turn it into the top spot this year. There are already high expectations from him to change it next year.
Urs Kalecinski claimed the third-place spot. Back in March, he challenged Queiroz at the Arnold Classic and finished as the runner-up. Breon Ansley, winner of the competition in 2017 and 2018, finished fourth, followed by Terrence Ruffin.