The saying goes that the more things change, the more they stay the same. And, according to my crystal ball, that will be the story at this season's Mr. Olympia, set for September 14-15 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
For defending champ Phil Heath, I'm predicting another Sandow and another 400K. He'll be tied with Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman as the all-time leader with eight wins each. And, as I wrote last year, ultimately I envision 10 straight victories for Heath, then the retirement announcement at the age of 40. With a record that will never be broken, mind you.
Yeah, I know, it's a bold prediction. But how many times has the Swami been off the mark? That said, let's be clear, there are several great physiques in the Olympia lineup, and I would not be shocked if there's an upset. Surprised, yes, but not blown away.
So, let's take a closer look at major players in the show, and who, if anybody other than Heath himself (should he fall ill, suffer an injury, or come in out...
Source: 2018 Men's Olympia Preview: Phil Heath Aims to Make History in Vegas
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