BPI Presents Coverage of the The 2012 OLYMPIA WEEKEND!

What to Watch for at the Olympia Weekend!

We are fast approaching the most-anticipated time of year for bodybuilding fans all around the globe – The Olympia Weekend featuring the Mr. Olympia contest! Whether following the action online or making the trip to Vegas, one thing is certain: The eyes of bodybuilding world will be focused on the Orleans Arena the September 28-29.

For months, fans have been following the action via Twitter and Facebook as athletes turned in their contracts and messages were sent out such as: “PHIL HEATH has just confirmed his attendance to the 2012 Olympia!”

Add to the excitement that the 2012 Expo will be the biggest one ever and the prize money is at a record time and you have a recipe for success. Even better - Team MD will be there covering the action!

It all starts Thursday at noon with the Meet the Olympians Press Conference! IFBB Pro Dennis James will join Team MD’s Bob Cicherillo on stage to host the event. It was just two years ago that Dennis announced his retirement at 2012 press conference. This is always a great chance to hear from the athletes and see what they’re thinking as they head into the biggest weekend of the year.

But that’s not your only chance to hear from the athletes. All the Olympians gather at the Orleans that night for Meet the Olympians. If you’re there in person, this is your chance to meet the athletes in person. If you’re not there, don’t worry. Team MD’s Shawn Ray and Flex Wheeler will be on hand interviewing the athletes for the fans at home.

Friday, the action continues when the 2012 Expo opens the doors to reveal a little bit of something for everyone! With over 500,000 square feet, you’ll see everything from kicking boxing and arm wrestling to power lifting and model searches. Last year there were over 30,000 fans walking around the 750 plus booths, and this year looks to bring more of both!

Of course, the main focus of the weekend will be the contest. Across all the divisions, athletes work year round just to make a qualification to the biggest show of the year. A win at the Olympia is like a win at no other show. By the time Saturday finals are over, bodybuilding history will have been made, as a win here puts you in the history books with names like Arnold, Lee, Dorian, Ronnie, Jay, and more.

You can see the most up-to-date list of qualified athletes here, as well as the current standings in the new Olympia Qualification Series.

Team MD will be there, covering all the events from start to finish. Stay tuned in the weeks ahead as we continue bringing you all the latest from the big show in Vegas. Check HERE for the latest Olympia news!