Athletes who haven’t been paid following the 2025 Masters Olympia can now rest easy. On Oct. 22, Olympia Owner Jake Wood confirmed he will advance prize money to athletes after the Tokyo-based promoter failed to issue agreed-upon payments.

The Masters Olympia is one of the most prestigious contests on the IFBB Pro League calendar for athletes over 40 years old. Over the years, several high-profile champions have emerged, including Robby Robinson , Vince Taylor , and former 2008 Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson .

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The 2025 Masters Olympia took place Aug. 9-10 in Tokyo, Japan, and featured 10 bodybuilding divisions. In the headlining Men’s Open class, Dorian Haywood defeated Phil Clahar

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