2007 Mr Olympia competitor's list.

1	Jay Cutler	USA	2006 Mr. Olympia 1st place
2	Ronnie Coleman	USA	2006 Mr. Olympia 2nd place
3	Victor Martinez	USA	2006 Mr. Olympia 3rd place
4	Dexter Jackson	USA	2006 Mr. Olympia 4th place
5	Melvin Anthony	USA	2006 Mr. Olympia 5th place
6	Gustavo Badell	Puerto Rico	2006 Mr. Olympia 6th place
7	Markus Ruhl	Germany	2006 Austria Pro 3rd place
8	Sergey  Shelestov	Russia	2006 Romania Pro 3rd place
9	Ronny Rockel	Germany	2006 Netherlands Pro 3rd place
10	Toney Freeman	USA	2007 Ironman Pro 1st place
11	Mark Dugdale	USA	2007 Ironman Pro 2nd place
12	Eddie Abbew	England	2007 Ironman Pro 3rd place
13	Silvio Samuel	Spain	2007 Ironman Pro 4th place
14	Markus Haley	USA	2007 Ironman Pro 5th place
15	Hidetada Yamagishi	Japan	2007 Sacramento Pro 3rd place
16	Phil Heath	USA	2007 Arnold Classic 5th place
17	Vince Taylor	USA	2007 Australian Pro 3rd place
18	Branch Warren	USA	2007 New York Pro 1st place
19	Dennis James	Germany	2007 New York Pro 2nd place
20	Dennis Wolf	Germany	2007 New York Pro 3rd place
21	Desmond Miller	USA	2007 New York Pro 4th place
22	Kai Greene	USA	2007 Keystone Classic 3rd place
23	Darrem Charles	Trinidad	2007 Colorado Pro 2nd place

PRESS RELEASE
WOODLAND HILLS, CA: FEBRUARY 5, 2007
JOE WEIDER’S 2007 OLYMPIA WEEKEND RETURNS TO THE ORLEANS ARENA AND LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

American Media, Inc. (AMI) and the IFBB Professional League announced today that Joe Weider’s 2007 Olympia Weekend competitions (Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia,  Fitness and Figure Olympia) will be held at the Orleans Arena and the Olympia Fitness Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  The weekend blasts off with the Press Conference on Thursday, September 27th, culminating with the Champions Seminar on Sunday, September 30th. 

For the first time in nearly a decade, we head into the Mr. Olympia with a new defending champion.  Jay Cutler overcame the odds in defeating the already legendary Ronnie Coleman, who returns for another attempt at record breaking number nine.  “Jay didn’t beat me.  He’s just holding the Sandow for me until I take it back, which I will . . . come September,” promises Ronnie.  But Jay’s not looking to relinquish his crown anytime soon.  “I worked too long and too hard for this, it’s mine and I’m keeping it,” says a determined Cutler.  This year, he’ll have to fight off not only a rejuvenated Ronnie Coleman, but a very hungry Victor Martinez, finally realizing his true potential as a premier bodybuilder.  Ronnie, Victor, Gustavo Badell, and Melvin Anthony, all of whom know that the first title defense will surely be the hardest, will bring their best game to overthrow Jay’s hopes of starting his own dynasty.  And our fit and fabulous ladies have their own battles ahead of them.  Ms. Olympia Iris Kyle, Fitness Olympia Champion Adela Garcia, and Figure Olympia Champion Jenny Lynn will all return to defend their titles.   

Returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center is the Olympia Fitness Expo, showcasing the latest innovations in sports science and nutrition.  This year’s Expo is expected to attract over 25,000 bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts from around the world.  Witness over 350 Sport Martial Arts combatants fight their way to honor and glory in the two day tournament that has grown into the premier competition of the Sport Martial Arts world.  Also, the UFC returns, bringing the ultimate in hard hitting action.  Fans can watch the thrilling Battle of the Biceps, the grueling Kings of the Bench, plus a host of new events, making the Olympia Fitness Expo the place to be in Las Vegas on September 28th & 29th.  Experience all the action as this is simply the hottest ticket in town!