Chris Bumstead Wins 6th Classic Physique Title, Announces Retirement

Chris Bumstead Wins Sixth Classic Physique Title at Olympia 2024 and Announces Retirement

Chris Bumstead wins the 2024 Classic Physique Olympia for the sixth time consecutively. The competition was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and once again Bumstead was the clear winner of the event from the beginning. He has been crowned the longest-reigning champion in the division’s history due to his accomplishments. This win was followed by Bumstead’s retirement from professional bodybuilding where he declared it as his last dance.

2024 Classic Physique Olympia Highlights

The event was one of the most challenging for Bumstead, and competitors challenged him to the limit. The last call-out was against Mike Sommerfeld, who came second in the competition. Other top competitors that also featured in the list were Urs Kalecinski and Ramon Rocha Queiroz.

Top 5 Final Results and Prize Money

Rank	Athlete	Prize Money
1st Place	Chris Bumstead	$50,000
2nd Place	Mike Sommerfeld	$20,000
3rd Place	Urs Kalecinski	$12,000
4th Place	Ramon Rocha Queiroz	$7,000
5th Place	Breon Ansley	$6,000

Retirement Announcement

After winning his sixth title, Bumstead announced his retirement on Instagram, stating,

This may be the last time you see me up here on this stage, but you will still see me around.

He also told his fans that he will continue to be involved in the fitness industrybut not as a competitor.

Bumstead debuted at Olympia in 2017 where he placed second to Breon Ansley. He managed to start his victorious run in 2019, and he clinched six successive titles and became the face of bodybuilding.