Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan won the first title in the 2022 Mr. Olympia final.

Iran PressAmerica: Hadi Choopan won the Mr. Olympia title at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, which happened Dec. 15-17 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He edged out runner-up Derek Lunsford and third-place-finisher Nick Walker.

This is the first gold medal in the history of Iran and Asia bodybuilding in the most prestigious competition.

The athlete won a bronze medal at Mr. Olympia 2019 and finished in fourth place the following year.

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