Walker, along with eight other athletes, is now qualified for this year’s Mr. Olympia.
Last updated on May 16th, 2021
The New York Pro, one of the top contests in bodybuilding, has seen breakout performances from some of the most accomplished bodybuilders of all time. Past champions include Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay, Phil Heath, Dexter Jackson, Kai Greene, and Juan Morel, among others. No one is guaranteed an Olympia win, of course, after taking the top spot that the NY Pro, but they are granted qualification to the big show and the spotlight.
This year, on May 15, 2021, it was
Nick Walker who took the overall for the Men’s Open division. Nathan Epler won the 212 Division and Leah Dennie took first in Women’s Bodybuilding. Though the show has New York in the name, 2021 marks the second year the event took place in Tampa, FL due to the pandemic. Below is the full list of division winners and a recap of two fan-favorite divisions Open and 212.