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Hadi Choopan: 2022 Mr. Olympia Champion

Hadi Choopan: 1-time Mr. Olympia champion (2022). Read about the persian wolf, competition history, training identity, championship victories and legacy.

Hadi Choopan won the 2022 Mr. Olympia, becoming the first Iranian athlete to take the Men's Open title. His journey included success in the 212 division before moving into the unrestricted Open category.

Quick facts

Athlete: Hadi Choopan
Country: Iran
Division: Men's Open Bodybuilding
Mr. Olympia titles: 1
Championship years: 2022
Known for: The Persian Wolf

Road to Mr. Olympia

Choopan earned a strong reputation through professional competition in the 212 category, then established himself as a Men's Open Olympia contender. He placed third at the 2019 Olympia and climbed to the championship in 2022, defeating Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker.

Physique and legacy

Known as 'The Persian Wolf,' Choopan has been celebrated for his dense muscular development and detailed conditioning. His success illustrates the potential for competitors with experience in a lighter division to contend at the very top of Men's Open.

Defining Olympia moment

His 2022 victory came between Big Ramy's two-title run and Derek Lunsford's first Men's Open championship in 2023. Choopan remained among the leading contenders in subsequent Olympias.

Mr. Olympia championship record

Year	Finish
2022	1st — Men's Open