The state of Acre has established itself as a hotbed of bodybuilding talent, with the sport’s biggest Brazilian name, Ramon Dino, preparing to challenge four-time Canadian champion, Chris Bumstead, this November in Orlando , in the USA. .

And last Sunday (29), a surprising turnaround occurred at Pro Magno, in São Paulo (SP), with the victory of Everson Costta from Acre in the general category of Classical Physics at the Mr. Olympia Brasil Expo 2023 .

Everson Costta, a 30-year-old from Plácido de Castro in the interior of Acre, has only been playing professional sports for a year, but he has already demonstrated a surprising level of conditioning for a competitor who has just enter professional sport. scene.

His victory at the Mr. Olympia Brazil gave him the opportunity to represent the country at the world Mr. Olympia in 2024, alongside icons such as Ramon Dino and Chris Bumstead.

“Just like Ramon, I won the spot to compete in the World Mr. Olympia next year. I am a proponent of “cracked foot” and will carry the name of my state and country around the world. Next year I will compete in the United States alongside them.

Ramon Dino from Acre was Mr. Olympia Brazil champion in 2018.

The Classic Physique category is currently one of the most prestigious in the world of bodybuilding, attracting millionaire salaries and sponsorships for elite athletes.

Everson Costta, although he faced financial difficulties, proved that determination and effort can overcome any obstacle.

Ana Paula Graziano Leal, CEO of Savaget Promoções e Eventos, organizer of Mr. Olympia with Musclecontest, spoke about the growth of bodybuilding in Brazil: “in 2024, we have organized the biggest events in the history of Brazilian bodybuilding. The first was Arnold in April and now Mr. Olympia.

“We can’t find physical space anymore, so we will move to Complexo do Anhembi in 2024. I never imagined that bodybuilding athletes would become idols, just like football players.”

Mr. Olympia Brasil Expo 2023 featured more than 1,300 bodybuilders of different ages, competing in several categories, including Women’s Physique, Figure, Wellness, Bikini, Bodybuilding and Men’s Physique. In total, three Pro Cards were distributed per category, for a total of 12 in total.

In addition to an exciting competition, the exhibition presented the main innovations in products and services related to the world of bodybuilding, with the participation of 60 brands.

More than 23 thousand people were present on the site, an increase of 20% compared to the previous year.

Ana Paula Graziano Leal reported that during the three days of the fair, an incredible amount of 55 million reais was made.