2016 Mr. Olympia Press Conference

2016 Mr. Olympia Press Conference

The 2016 Mr. Olympia Press Conference is pure bodybuilding entertainment – attitude, rivalry, humor, and history all in one 87‑minute blast. This was the year the legend Kevin Levrone walked back into the fire after 13 years of retirement, instantly turning the press conference into one of the most talked‑about in Olympia history.

The whole event has that trademark “edge”, with the mic masterfully handled by Bob Cicherillo and Dennis James, keeping the energy high and the questions sharp. They set the stage, stir the pot, and let the champions and contenders go to work on the mic.

Reigning Mr. Olympia Phil Heath delivers some of the most fascinating comments of the night, giving fans a glimpse into the mindset of the man at the top. His confidence, responses, and reactions to the competition add real tension to the room and make this a must‑watch if you’re a Phil Heath fan or an Olympia follower.

One of the most memorable parts is the fun, clever back‑and‑forth between Dexter Jackson and Kevin Levrone. Dexter’s jibes about Kevin’s age and comeback are sharp but hilarious, and the way Kevin handles it shows exactly why he’s considered a legend – he can take the heat and fire right back.

Then comes the bonus moment for fans: Kevin accepts a challenge to show what he’s hiding under his tracksuit top, leading to a three‑way posedown with Kevin Levrone, Cedric McMillan, and Josh Lenartowicz from Australia. It’s spontaneous, crowd‑pleasing, and the kind of thing that makes this press conference feel like a show in its own right, not just a warm‑up.

The video is beautifully edited with brilliant audio, so you can clearly hear every competitor speak. Levels are balanced across all the athletes, meaning you don’t miss a single comment, joke, or challenge throughout the entire press conference.

If you couldn’t make it to the Olympia in 2016, this must have muscle movie drops you right into the Orleans Theatre and lets you experience the personalities, the tension, and the fun that set the stage for bodybuilding’s biggest night.

Competitors:

Phil Heath – USA
Kevin Levrone – USA
Shawn Rhoden – USA
Dexter Jackson – USA
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay – Egypt
William Bonac – Netherlands
Roelly Winklaar – Curacao
Cedric McMillan  – USA
Dallas McCarver – USA
Josh Lenartowicz – Australia
Justin Compton – USA
Victor Martinez – Dominican Republic
Nathan DeAsha – UK
Steve Kuclo – USA
Ben Pakulski – Canada
Akim Williams – USA
Brandon Curry – USA
Michael Lockett – USA
Lukas Osladil – Czech Republic

Mr. Olympia Results:

1. Phil Heath – USA  (Photo Gallery)
2. Shawn Rhoden – USA  (Photo Gallery)
3. Dexter Jackson – USA  (Photo Gallery)
4. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay – Egypt
5. William Bonac – Netherlands
6. Roelly Winklaar – Curacao (Photo Gallery)
7. Cedric McMillan – USA  (Photo Gallery)
8. Dallas McCarver – USA  (Photo Gallery)
9. Josh Lenartowicz – Australia
10. Justin Compton – USA

A few words on the 212 Class.

The Welsh Wizard Flex Lewis did it again for his 5th victory in the Olympia 212 Class. This time the runner up was a new guy from Kuwait by the name of Ahman Ashkanani. He was very good, extremely hard and muscular, but no match for Britain’s own champion in Lewis. This class belongs to Flex, and who knows, one day he may move up to the Mr Olympia class! I hope so.

Mr. Olympia – 212 Class top 6 Results:

1. Flex Lewis – UK  (Photo Gallery)
2. Ahmad Ashkanani – Kuwait
3. Jose Raymond – USA
4. Eduardo Correa – Brazil  (Photo Gallery)
5. David Henry – USA  (Photo Gallery)
6. Hidetada Yamagishi – Japan

Running Time: 95 mins