The Olympia Weekend 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada has started

Today has started Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada with an official press conference. More than 20 professional bodybuilders participate in the Mr Olympia contest. The Mr Olympia winners of the past years, Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman, are also part of this show.

The schedule for the following days are displayed on our Mr Olympia information page.
This year, the 202 Showdown, a new IFBB Pro contest, will make its debut on Olympia Weekend on Saturday, September 27, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With a total Cash Prize of $12,000 ( 1st - $7,000, 2nd - $3,000, 3rd – $2,000).

People who only attend the EXPO Ground will have free access to the follwing events:

• Flex Magazine's Bikini Model Search
• Olympia's Boot Camp Challenge
• Mr. Punyverse
• Olympia: 202 Showdown
• Sport Martial Arts Championships
• Powerlifting Super Show

Above all there will be a lot of free give-aways, as usual like:

• Protein Bars
• Supplements
• Latest Energy Drinks
• T-Shirts
• Muscle and Fitness Magazine
• Muscle and Fitness Hers Magazine
• Flex Magazine
• and so much more...

We wish all attendees a lot of fun and a great competition!