Despite being a heavy favorite, Nick Walker landed in sixth place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia. In a recent Instagram post shared on Oct. 14, he reflected on the performance and revealed that his peak did not go according to plan.
This year’s Olympia was extra special for Walker, who was forced out of this event for the last two years. In 2023, he sustained a hamstring tear just days before getting to compete. Then, a year later, his body struggled to handle the prep .
His fans never forgot about his freak factor and Walker made a successful comeback at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro . He shocked the world, going toe-to-toe with Derek Lunsford , but ultimately took runner-up in an incredibly close battle. To get back to the Olympia, Walker dominated the New York Pro , securing his third