Derek Lunsford

Derek Lunsford (born May 14, 1993) is an American professional bodybuilder who competes in the men's open bodybuilding division in the IFBB Pro League. He became the 212 Olympia champion in 2021 and the open Mr. Olympia in 2023 and 2025, becoming the first winner of the competition in two divisions in 2023, as well as the first man since Jay Cutler (in 2009) to win back the open title after losing it the previous year.

Infobox

Born

(1993-05-14) May 14, 1993 (age 32)Petersburg, Indiana, U.S.

Height

5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

Weight

Contest: 225 lb (102 kg)Off season: 240 lb (109 kg)

Pro-debut

mw- li , li IFBB Tampa Pro2017

Best win

IFBB Mr. Olympia2023 2025

Predecessor

Hadi Choopan

Successor

Samson Dauda

Tables

· External links

Preceded byHadi Choopan

Mr. Olympia 2023

Succeeded by—

· External links

Preceded byShaun Clarida

212 Mr. Olympia 2021

Succeeded byShaun Clarida

References

Fitness Volt
https://fitnessvolt.com/derek-lunsford-profile/
Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network
https://generationiron.com/derek-lunsford-hany-rambod/
BarBend
https://barbend.com/derek-lunsford-wins-2021-212-olympia/
Breaking Muscle
https://breakingmuscle.com/derek-lunsford-mens-open-invitation-2022-mr-olympia/
Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network
https://generationiron.com/2022-olympia-bodybuilding-results-all-divisions/
www.esportelandia.com.br
https://www.esportelandia.com.br/fisiculturismo/derek-lunsford-historia/
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https://www.esportelandia.com.br/fisiculturismo/zebra-samson-dauda-bate-lunsford-e-choopan-e-e-campeao-do-mr-olympia-2024/
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https://www.esportelandia.com.br/fisiculturismo/fabricio-pacholok-fala-a-verdade-treinar-ramon-dino/
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https://www.esportelandia.com.br/fisiculturismo/derek-lunsford-pacholok/
greatestphysiques.com
https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/derek-lunsford/
musclememory.com
https://www.musclememory.com/show.php?a=Lunsford,+Derek
Evolution of Bodybuilding
https://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/2017-ifbb-tampa-pro-derek-lunsford-qualifies-olympia-debut-pro-win/
Fitness Volt
https://fitnessvolt.com/16182/olympia-results-2017-olympia-mens-212-results-prize-money/
Fitness Volt
https://fitnessvolt.com/27985/2018-olympia-212-results/
Fitness Volt
https://fitnessvolt.com/2019-olympia-results-men-212/
Tikkaykhan
https://tikkaykhan.com/derek-lunsford-biography/
NDTV
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/american-bodybuilder-derek-lunsford-wins-mr-olympia-2023-prize-money-is-4546943
BarBend
http://barbend.com/derek-lunsford-wins-2025-arnold-classic/