“Humanly Impossibly Not to Love”: Despite Not Competing, Rival Coach Elated Over Nick Walker’s Presence at 2023 Mr. Olympia

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ByArpita Shrivastava

Nov 3, 2023 | 11:08 AM EDT

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The most prestigious event in bodybuilding, Mr. Olympia 2023, is live now. The 59th edition of this coveted show has delivered many surprises up to the last moment. Numerous athletes have withdrawn because of health concerns. One of the most shocking exits was that of Nick Walker, who was one of the toughest contenders in the Men’s Open Division.

Walker Came, third to Derek Lunsford and Hadi Choopan last year in Olympia. And earlier this year, during the Arnold Classic, 2023, he secured second place to Samson Dauda. Walker has shown remarkable progress throughout the year, but sadly he had to withdraw due to a hamstring tear. Seeing him sitting in a wheelchair broke fans’ hearts.

Nick Walker’s showcasing true sportsmanship

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Not just fans, but the bodybuilding community was also shocked to see him like that. The Serbian Bodybuilder and IFBB pro coach, Milso Sarcev shared a post on his Instagram account with a heart-melting message.

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He uploaded a carousel of three pictures, which can be seen despite not taking part in Olympia Walker attending the event. Sarcev’s post included three pictures where he was kissing on his forehead and in the last picture, he showed a great gesture.

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Samson Dauda’s coach wrote in his caption about Walker and how lovable he is. “Make no mistake about it – I absolutely LOVE this man. It is humanly impossible NOT to love @nick_walker39 – his mind, heart, and soul and everything that he represents. As his mom (president of Milos SARCEV’s hater’s club) told me – Nick is every bodybuilder’s bodybuilder. And she is right. I love you Nick ( and Mom) and if I can give you part of me to make you recover faster – it is already yours,” said Sarcev. The Mutant shared a video on his Instagram post with the latest update on his situation.

A Hamstring tear made him exit the game this year

The IFBB pro’s latest Instagram post disheartened his fans and followers around the world. He captioned this reel video, “Making the best of it.” He’s showing his mental strength during this difficult time. It must be killing him inside that despite coming this close to performing on the prestigious stage, he won’t be able to do that anymore. The discipline he maintained, and the sacrifices he made to pursue his dream, ended for this year.

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Regardless of his situation, the Mutant made a strong statement, and said, “I know myself there’s just another reason for me to come back stronger, another reason to come back.” He showcased his determination. However, being present at the venue of the competition made him a great sportsman. Despite not being able to display his progress on stage, he undoubtedly conveys a powerful message through his mental strength.

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