In an interview with CNN BrazilRamon Dino told a little about behind the scenes of this year’s Mr. Olympia, an edition in which he came in 4th place. Canadian Chris Bumstead was champion for the sixth time in the Classic Physique category and announced his retirement.
“When I was preparing, I didn’t want to know anyone else. When I met Cbum backstage I saw him quite downcast, I was like: ‘Wow, is he okay?’. But I think it was his strategy there”, he said.
Ramon also praised the Canadian’s performance in the tournament: “The shape he brought this year couldn’t be beat, really, much better. It was the best of his career”, he added.
Cbum Retirement
After winning the Classic Physique category for the sixth consecutive time, Chris Bumstead announced his retirement. The Canadian gave a long speech, reinforced his wife’s support and became emotional.
“It is with a very sad and very happy feeling that I announce that this is my last time on stage. Spending the last eight years here has been the most incredible journey of my life, I wouldn’t change a thing,” he said.
This year, Cbum saw the birth of his first daughter, Bradley, and stated, in June of this year, that she was an additional motivation for him to continue preparing and that he wanted 2024 to be his peak.
However, days later, the bodybuilder announced that, in November, he will compete in the professional tournament in Prague, in the Czech Republic, but in the Open category, which is where he began his career and requires a greater physique, in addition to having no limit. weight for competitors.
For , Chris is the favorite in the tournament: “As he is tall, he will stand out a lot, with his line and structure, he will stand out. I think he’s people’s favorite.”
