Olympia owner Jake Wood discussed the possibility of hosting the event at The Sphere, explained why he believes conditioning is the ‘lazy’ way to judge, and shared his expectations for the 60th anniversary.
Written byDoug Murray
Published on19 September, 2024 | 11:39 AM EDT
The Mr. Olympia is almost here, prompting owner Jake Wood to discuss where the sport is headed. In a recent YouTube video shared on September 19, 2024, Wood discussed the chances of The Sphere hosting Mr. Olympia, judging, and what to expect at this year’s 60th anniversary event.
In 2020, Jake Wood bought out the Mr. Olympia, which apparently had many suitors eager to purchase the company, including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David. Wood’s influence on the sport has been impactful for years, courtesy of owning the Wings of Strength organization, a promotion that has helped elevate female bodybuilding to new heights.
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