Derek Lunsford

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Derek Lunsford
Bodybuilder
Derek Lunsford at the Arnold Classic 2024 Derek Lunsford Arnold Classic.jpg
Derek Lunsford at the Arnold Classic 2024
Personal info
Born (1993-05-14) May 14, 1993 (age 30)
Petersburg, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm) [1]
WeightContest: 225 lb (102 kg)
Off season: 240 lb (109 kg) [1]
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • IFBB Tampa Pro
  • 2017
Best win
Predecessor Hadi Choopan
Medal record
Men's bodybuilding
IFBB Mr. Olympia
2nd 2018 Mr. Olympia Men's 212
2nd 2019 Mr. Olympia Men's 212
4th 2020 Mr. Olympia Men's 212
1st 2021 Mr. Olympia Men's 212
2nd 2022 Mr. Olympia Men's Open
1st 2023 Mr. Olympia Men's Open
Other IFBB Pro contests
1st2017 Tampa ProMen's 212

Derek Lunsford (born May 14, 1993) is an American professional bodybuilder who competes in the men's open bodybuilding division in the IFBB Pro League. He won the 2023 Mr. Olympia and 212 Mr. Olympia in 2021, becoming the first winner of the competition in two divisions.

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Biography

Derek Lunsford was born in Petersburg, Indiana on May 14, 1993. He was an active child who participated in various sports, including soccer and high school wrestling. Lunsford's interest in bodybuilding began during his college years when he shifted from his earlier sports pursuits to weightlifting. He sought the guidance of a personal trainer, James Brown, to achieve better results. [1]

In 2015, Derek Lunsford made his amateur bodybuilding debut at the NPC Indianapolis Championships, where he competed in the Men's Open Welterweight division and emerged as the winner. He continued to establish himself as a competitive amateur bodybuilder by winning the 2015 and 2016 NPC Junior Nationals. He earned his Pro Card in 2017 NPC USA Championships, marking his transition to professional bodybuilding. [1]

Lunsford made his professional bodybuilding debut at the 2017 IFBB Tampa Pro, competing in the 212 lb division, and won his first professional show. His victory at the Tampa Pro earned him an invitation to the 2017 Mr. Olympia where he took 5th place. Over the years, Derek Lunsford consistently competed in the 212 division of the Mr. Olympia competition and consistently achieved top-5 placements. [1] In March 2021, it was announced that he started training with bodybuilding coach Hany Rambod. [2] In October 2021, he won the 212 Mr. Olympia, overtaking the then-current winner, Shaun Clarida. [3]

In May 2022, Derek Lunsford appeared on IFBB Pittsburgh Pro stage as a guest poser, weighing 257 pounds. In September 2022, it was announced that he received a special invitation to compete in the open division of the 2022 Mr. Olympia. [4] He achieved a second-place finish behind Hadi Choopan in his first attempt competing in the new division. [5] In 2023, Derek Lunsford won both the Mr. Olympia title and the People's Champion Award, becoming the first winner of the competition in two weight divisions. [1]

Competitive history

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Preceded by Mr. Olympia
2023		Succeeded by
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Preceded by 212 Mr. Olympia
2021		Succeeded by
Shaun Clarida
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