OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

Pain · 08-20-2005, 10:27 AM

OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

RICHEST OLYMPIA EVER
On the chart at the foot of this posting is detailed the breakdown of the prize money being paid out at Joe Weider’s 2005 Olympia Weekend. The total on offer is $711,000, an increase of 31% from the $540,000 paid out last year. The prize money is only one of the reasons that this 2005 Olympia Weekend will be the best ever. To recap what’s lined up for this year event, here’s a quick checklist of ten reasons not to miss the 2005 Olympia Weekend.

1. Orleans Arena - So its name doesn’t begin with the letter “M.” It is unquestionably the best venue ever to host a bodybuilding event. WWE star Triple H will be on hand to emcee the Mr. Olympia Finals proceedings.

2. The Expo - The move to the Las Vegas Convention Center means that this will be the biggest Olympia expo ever. Big enough, even, to house an octagon ring filled with UFC fighters.

3. The Bucks Stop Here
2004 Olympia Weekend Prize Total Money - $540,000.
2005 Olympia Weekend Total Prize Money - $711,000.
‘Nuff said.

4. Wildcard Showdown - An entirely new show on Friday night with $10,000 and entry into the Olympia at stake means twice the entertainment for fans of men’s bodybuilding.

5. Wild, Wild Friday - The gyrations of the Fitness Olympia competitors and the curves of the Figure Olympia line-up make for a hot, hot night in Vegas.

6. Challenge Round - Yes, it’s still in. No, its scoring won’t have an impact on the Olympia’s outcome. But being judged by former Mr. Olympians it’s bound to full of drama and excitement. Plus, $50,000 in prizes will be divided among its five contestants.

7. Big Bench - Bench press world record holder Gene Rychlak will attempt to shatter his own mark with an attempt of an incredible 1015 pounds during the Mr. Olympia Finals on Saturday night. That’s like pressing Ronnie, Jay, Gunter and Nicole Rollolazo all at once!

8. Exposed Women - Yeah, yeah, we know; the Ms. Olympia has been moved to the expo this year and some people don’t like it. But with a boost in prize money of a cool $10k over last year’s purse, there’s a lot to celebrate.

9. Fan Follows Function - Battle of the Biceps, Gakic Bench Press Challenge, Meet the Olympians, the Olympia banquet, Champions Seminar and a rip-roaring press conference. There will be more ways than ever for Olympia attendees to get involved in the action.

10. PPV – If you can’t get to Vegas October 15th, don’t worry. This year AMI, along with IMG, the world’s largest sport’s production company, is producing the PPV event, to be broadcast on iN DEMAND, meaning a quick-paced, entertaining TV show.

For tickets and more information on the 2005 Olympia weekend please go to www.2005olympia.com, www.flexmagazine.com or www.muscleandfitness.com and look for upcoming articles detailing the event in both FLEX and Muscle & Fitness magazines.

Pain · 08-20-2005, 12:45 PM

MR OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004

1st $ 150,000$ 120,000
2nd $ 85,000 $ 75,000
3rd $ 55,000 $ 50,000
4th $ 45,000 $ 40,000
5th $ 35,000 $ 30,000
6th $ 27,000 $ 25,000
7th $ 16,000 $ 15,000
8th $ 15,000 $ 14,000
9th $ 14,000 $ 12,000
10th $ 12,000 $ 10,000
11th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
12th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
13th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
14th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
15th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
16th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
17th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
18th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
19th $ 2,000 $
20th $ 2,000 $
21st $ 2,000 $
22nd $ 2,000 $
23rd $ 2,000 $
Challenge Round $ 50,000 $
VyoTech’s Best Wheels Prize $ 10,000 $
Wild Card Showdown $ 10,000

TOTAL MEN’s $ 550,000 $ 399,000

MS OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 30,000 *
2nd $ 18,000 *
3rd $ 10,000 *
4th $ 7,000 *
5th $ 4,000 *
6th $ 2,000 *

TOTAL $ 71,000 $ 61,000
* Comparison not applicable due to there being two weight classes in 2004, as against just one class this year.

FITNESS OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 22,000 $ 20,000
2nd $ 14,000 $12,000
3rd $ 9,000 $ 8,000
4th $ 6, 000 $ 6,000
5th $ 4,000 $ 4,000

TOTAL $ 55,000 $ 50,000

FIGURE OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 18,000 $15,000
2nd $7,000 $ 6,000
3rd $ 5,000 $ 4,000
4th $ 3,000 $ 3,000
5th $ 2,000 $ 2,000

TOTAL $ 35,000 $ 30,000

mele421 · 08-20-2005, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain

MR OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004

1st $ 150,000$ 120,000
2nd $ 85,000 $ 75,000
3rd $ 55,000 $ 50,000
4th $ 45,000 $ 40,000
5th $ 35,000 $ 30,000
6th $ 27,000 $ 25,000
7th $ 16,000 $ 15,000
8th $ 15,000 $ 14,000
9th $ 14,000 $ 12,000
10th $ 12,000 $ 10,000
11th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
12th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
13th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
14th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
15th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
16th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
17th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
18th $ 2,000 $ 1,000
19th $ 2,000 $
20th $ 2,000 $
21st $ 2,000 $
22nd $ 2,000 $
23rd $ 2,000 $
Challenge Round $ 50,000 $
VyoTech’s Best Wheels Prize $ 10,000 $
Wild Card Showdown $ 10,000

TOTAL MEN’s $ 550,000 $ 399,000

MS OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 30,000 *
2nd $ 18,000 *
3rd $ 10,000 *
4th $ 7,000 *
5th $ 4,000 *
6th $ 2,000 *

TOTAL $ 71,000 $ 61,000
* Comparison not applicable due to there being two weight classes in 2004, as against just one class this year.

FITNESS OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 22,000 $ 20,000
2nd $ 14,000 $12,000
3rd $ 9,000 $ 8,000
4th $ 6, 000 $ 6,000
5th $ 4,000 $ 4,000

TOTAL $ 55,000 $ 50,000

FIGURE OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 18,000 $15,000
2nd $7,000 $ 6,000
3rd $ 5,000 $ 4,000
4th $ 3,000 $ 3,000
5th $ 2,000 $ 2,000

TOTAL $ 35,000 $ 30,000

They should split the money up between all the competitors. From 11th and down, they don't get shit!!!

Pain · 08-20-2005, 01:10 PM

they get $2k ... its still better than last year.

TheGame · 08-20-2005, 02:01 PM

Wiie! Triple H \o/

Banshee20 · 08-20-2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain

MS OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 30,000 *
2nd $ 18,000 *
3rd $ 10,000 *
4th $ 7,000 *
5th $ 4,000 *
6th $ 2,000 *

TOTAL $ 71,000 $ 61,000
* Comparison not applicable due to there being two weight classes in 2004, as against just one class this year.

FITNESS OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 22,000 $ 20,000
2nd $ 14,000 $12,000
3rd $ 9,000 $ 8,000
4th $ 6, 000 $ 6,000
5th $ 4,000 $ 4,000

TOTAL $ 55,000 $ 50,000

FIGURE OLYMPIA PRIZE MONEY
2005 2004
1st $ 18,000 $15,000
2nd $7,000 $ 6,000
3rd $ 5,000 $ 4,000
4th $ 3,000 $ 3,000
5th $ 2,000 $ 2,000

TOTAL $ 35,000 $ 30,000

Talk about not getting shit! I realize this is all relative to the amount of profitability from viewers, sponsors etc. The women's version of the sport isnt as marketable as the men's. But it still kinda sucks for the women to work as hard as the men and get paid that much less. Yes, I know....they look like men, blah, blah, blah and so on and so forth.

And dont get me wrong, Id still be happy to have that much money for doing something I like to do.

pumpingiron · 08-20-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee20

Talk about not getting shit! I realize this is all relative to the amount of profitability from viewers, sponsors etc. The women's version of the sport isnt as marketable as the men's. But it still kinda sucks for the women to work as hard as the men and get paid that much less. Yes, I know....they look like men, blah, blah, blah and so on and so forth.

And dont get me wrong, Id still be happy to have that much money for doing something I like to do.

Almost nobody likes female bb! Nothing can be done about it...

Banshee20 · 08-20-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpingiron

Almost nobody likes female bb! Nothing can be done about it...

I understand the reasoning behind why the females dont make as much...like I pointed out above. But I still felt moved to say something. :pop2: