IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder and 2024 New York Pro champion Nick Walker is out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest, slated for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. This is the second consecutive year that Walker will miss bodybuilding’s biggest contest.
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Walker and coach Matt Jansen released a video on Walker’s YouTube channel on Oct. 5 sharing the news and explaining their reasoning for withdrawing from the contest:
From Eastchester, New York, Jonathan was inspired by his dad to become the IFBB Pro bodybuilding champ he is today.
Born May 29, 1984, Jonathan began training from a young age after he picked up an injury playing football in high school.
Jonathan lost a lot of strength due to inactivity during his recovery period, and he found bodybuilding was a way to get back the weight and strength he had lost.
“We just had to face the music; this is not the year,” Jansen said, explaining that Walker’s body was not responding to his prep as they felt it needed to win the 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia. Jansen stated this decision was not about avoiding losing on stage.
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There are voices within the bodybuilding world advocating a more natural approach, stressing that it is possible to achieve a high level of competition without the use of steroids. Bodybuilders such as Frank Zane and Lee Haney have championed the idea that dedication, proper nutrition and intelligent training can lead to success without the need to resort to these substances.
“We have big plans for number 60. This one is dedicated to Joe Weider and to everyone who has contributed to the massive growth and popularity of the Olympia throughout the world,” Olympia owner Jake Wood said.