2008 Mr. Olympia – Finals

The two-time Olympia defending champion Jay Cutler lost narrowly to razor-sharp Dexter “The Blade” Jackson. Dexter made it the rare double of a victory at the Arnold Classic in 2008 followed by a first ever victory at the Olympia. He now becomes the sport’s highest money earner for a single year from prize money.  “I’m just in shock right now. I’ve been dreaming about this moment since I started bodybuilding” said Dexter Jackson in his exclusive interview after the event.

The men’s video includes Finals, PLUS highlights of the new “202 SHOWDOWN” Class.

Every serious Olympia fan will want this historic video in their collection, presenting the brand new winner in DEXTER JACKSON! Plus the brand new 202 Showdown Class where David Henry had a huge battle in defeating Kevin English and Rookie of the Year in Flex Lewis who placed 3rd.

2008 Mr. Olympia Results:

1 Dexter Jackson – USA  (Photo Gallery)
2 Jay Cutler – USA  (Photo Gallery)
3 Phil Heath – USA  (Photo Gallery)
4 Dennis Wolf – GERMANY  (Photo Gallery)
5 Toney Freeman – USA  (Photo Gallery)
6 Melvin Anthony – USA  (Photo Gallery)
7 Silvio Samuel – SPAIN  (Photo Gallery)
8 Dennis James – GERMANY  (Photo Gallery)
9 Moe Elmoussawi – NEW ZEALAND  (Photo Gallery)
10 Gustavo Badell – USA  (Photo Gallery)
11 Darrem Charles – TRINIDAD
12 Johnnie Jackson – USA  (Photo Gallery)
13 Craig Richardson – USA
14 Ronny Rockel – GERMANY  (Photo Gallery)
15 David Henry – USA  (Photo Gallery)
16 Kevin English – USA
Fouad Abiad – CANADA
Leo Ingram – USA
Sergey Shelestov – RUSSIA

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COMPLETE OLYMPIA RESULTS FOR ALL CLASSES.

Jay Cutler has stated in the local Las Vegas press that next year’s Mr Olympia (2009) will be his last Olympia. He gives his current measurements as 31” thighs, 22 ½” arms, 19 1/2 “ neck and 20” calves.

The 202 Showdown Class is a brand new men’s IFBB Pro class contest, and it made its debut at the Olympia Weekend at the Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is a weight limit contest with all competitors having to be 202 pounds or under.

202 SHOWDOWN CLASS – RESULTS

1 David Henry – USA  (Photo Gallery)
2 Kevin English – USA
3 James Flex Lewis – UK
4 Jason Arntz – USA
5 George Farah – USA
6 Roc Shabazz – USA
7 Curtis Bryant – USA
8 Ray Arde – USA  (Photo Gallery)
9 Jaroslav Horvath – Slovakia
10 Charles Dixon – USA
11 Richard (Tricky) Jackson – USA
12 Jeffrey Long – USA
13 Nathan Wonsley – USA
14 Eric Castagnet – France

TESTIMONIAL
Great coverage of the Mr. Olympia.  The prejudging and the individual posing routines were fantastic.  The closeups were awesome,  like sitting in front row seats.  The finals were just as awesome.  Great video.

R Carlson:  USA