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Each year, bodybuilding fans look forward to the Mr. Olympia event. The annual event serves as an opportunity for bodybuilding aspirants to showcase their talents and prove their dominance. Though everyone hopes to win the competition, only a few succeed.

Before the event starts, there are so many questions to answer! Sitting for a chat, President Dan Solomon shares some exclusive details hinting at a ‘multiverse of madness.’

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Who will mark their attendance this year?

With just a few weeks from the 2022 Mr. Olympia event, the excitement is high. The fans are excited to know who will attend this year. As Mr. Olympia President Dan Solomon sits down for an interview with the team of Muscles and Fitness, the latter gives a sneak peek into what the guest list may look like.

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He says, We always try to avoid announcing the big celebrities, especially the Big Timers because they don’t always show up.” Thus, trying to the full fill the expectations of the fans and keep the excitement intact, he assures, I can tell you they all continue to reach out to all.” As the show host asked whether or not Shaq would attend the event, Mr. President had a quick reply.

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Dan replied, Of course, Shaq is plugged in.” For the unversed, Shaquille O’Neal is an American former professional NBA player who now works as a sports analyst on the television program ‘Inside the NBA.’ Despite coming from a different sports background, the NBA star is passionate about the sport and often hits the gym.

A brief history of Mr. Olympia: The bodybuilding mega event

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Winning the coveted title of Mr. Olympia is every bodybuilder’s dream. Every year men across the nation compete to win Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend. The international bodybuilding event is held annually in Las Vegas. Joe Weider incepted the competition as a platform for Mr. Universe winners to help them continue competing.

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The first competition was held on September 18, 1965, and since then, the event has been held every year. Larry Scott was the first two claim the title for two years. This year, the event is scheduled to be held in December midweek. The film ‘Pumping Iron’ featured the buildup of the 1975 Mr. Olympia. As the date for this year’s competition is approaching, fans have their eyes glued to the sporting fiesta.

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