Phil Heath: Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner (2011–2017)
Phil Heath: 7-time Mr. Olympia champion (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). Read about the gift, competition history, training identity, championship victories and legacy.
Phil Heath won seven straight Mr. Olympia titles from 2011 to 2017. His reign tied Arnold Schwarzenegger's career total of seven championships and followed Jay Cutler's four-title era.
Quick facts
- Athlete: Phil Heath
- Country: United States
- Division: Men's Open Bodybuilding
- Mr. Olympia titles: 7
- Championship years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Known for: The Gift
Road to Mr. Olympia
Heath placed third in his 2008 Olympia debut and moved into the runner-up position behind Jay Cutler in 2010. In 2011, he defeated Cutler to take his first Sandow. His defenses included high-profile matchups with Kai Greene and later contenders such as Shawn Rhoden and Big Ramy.
Physique and legacy
Heath's physique became associated with full, rounded muscle bellies, pronounced separations and a detailed look. The consistency required for seven straight wins made his career one of the longest title reigns in men's professional bodybuilding.
Defining Olympia moment
In 2018, Shawn Rhoden defeated Heath after seven consecutive titles. The result ended one of the sport's defining championship streaks.
Mr. Olympia championship record
| Year | Finish |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1st — Men's Open |
| 2012 | 1st — Men's Open |
| 2013 | 1st — Men's Open |
| 2014 | 1st — Men's Open |
| 2015 | 1st — Men's Open |
| 2016 | 1st — Men's Open |
| 2017 | 1st — Men's Open |
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Further reading and results
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Photo: Jeff Binns / NPC News Online, 2016 Olympia. Used with permission.