Mr. Olympia is the most prestigious bodybuilding event in the world which Joe Weider initiated. The first Mr.Olympia was held on September 18, 1965. This event is held annually where the best athletes and bodybuilders from around the world battle it out for the prestigious trophy. This competition since its beginning has been the ultimate test of strength and muscle.
As the competition is intense, one has to put in an immense amount of hard work and dedication to get their peak physical condition. This is an event to which each bodybuilding enthusiast is looking forward. The Mr. Olympia event of the year 2022 starts on Thursday, December 15, and ends on Sunday, December 18 and it gets more interesting as the 2020 and 2021 Mr.Olympia winners Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay is also competing.
Also, another wonderful bodybuilder named Nick Walker has been seen as the title threat and in this article, we are going to explore more about Nick’s early life, professional life, and personal life. So without any further due let’s begin.
Nick Walker Early Life
Nick is an American bodybuilder who was born on August 3, 1994, in Pine Hill, New Jersey. His father Loius Walker is also a professional bodybuilder and this is where he got his bodybuilding genetics from. Nick’s childhood was very tough as he was a victim of child molestation and he was addicted to alcohol and drugs at a very young age.
He also joined the gym at a very young age and his passion for bodybuilding helped him to come out of his childhood trauma. He used to bring out his frustrations in the gym which eventually lead him to lean toward professional bodybuilding. Nick also states that his childhood thoughts and experience never goes but he tries to stay focused on his goal and not think about his childhood experience.
Nick Walker Professional Life
Nick’s first competition was after high school where he did not perform well and also didn’t meet his own expectation which was pretty bad. But the audience present at that particular competition cheered him which motivated him and he started to focus more on bodybuilding also he started to enjoy the sport more and more. After his continuous hard work and dedication, he started to participate in more competitions and also won several of them. Some of the major competitions where Nick participated are;
- 2013 NPC Eastern USA Championship
- 2015 NPC USA Championship Welterweight
- 2017 NPC Nationals Championship
- 2018 Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Qualifier
He also participated in the 2020 Chicago Pro and grabbed the fourth position, which was a very big deal because he was 25 at that time and also he competed with some of the best bodybuilders who were already participating in Mr.Olympia. He gained a lot of popularity and attention after that competition and he was somehow the talk of the town because he was extremely famous on social media sites.
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Nick is also praised as he started to compete for a pro at a very young as in comparison with other famous and great bodybuilders. He is also a man of his word and he proved that by winning the 2021 New York Pro on his first attempt. He won the 2021 Arnold Classic and ranked 5th in 2021, Mr.Olympia and now he is believed to be the title holder for 2022, Mr.Olympia. Nick has a massive amount of followers on Instagram and his craze was also seen during the 2021 New York Pro.
Nick made his name by beating some big names during the New York Pro and 2021 Mr.Olympia. He seems to be very connected to his fans and supporters as he always posts his daily updates on his social media handles and keeps them updated with his physique. We as a viewer wants to see big huge monster bodybuilders and Nick is one of them.
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Though Nick’s height is comparatively small, he always controls his guts and flexes his abs in a fabulous way which is a treat to watch. He seems to have a great flow while he is on the stage.
Diet
Working out heavily is not only the way to achieve a great body but the meal also plays a very big role. So here how a typical Nick Walker meal looks like;
Pre-Workout {Meal 1}
- Rice
- Banana
- Chicken
- Almond Butter
Post-Workout {Meal 2}
- Rice
- Pineapple
- Chicken
Meal 3
- Jasmine Rice
- Steak
- String Beans
- Macadamia Nut Oil
Meal 4
- Jasmine Rice
- Fat-free Turkey
- Pineapple
Meal 5
- Mega Fat Chicken
- Jasmine Rice
- Pineapple
- String Beans
- Nick also takes supplements to support his performance and health.
Nick is confident about Mr. Olympia 2022
Nick in a recent interview said that he is all set to win the event and also said that “Olympia Will Be a Gauntlet Wants to Be Remembered Forever.”
Nick is always dedicated to his work and he wants to leave behind an unforgettable legacy. Let’s hope to see Nick in better form and may he bring better placing than the previous year.
Nick Walker Girlfriend
Nick runs a channel named Nick Walker which has more than 220k subs currently. The muscular freak is reportedly in a relationship with Maria Carvajal. The pair is open about their love affair.
The pair even bought a home in Las Vegas, Nevada, and moved in together in November 2022. The bodybuilder took to his Instagram account to reveal the great news to his fans.
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As for his girlfriend, Maria is also a bodybuilder and a coach who has competed in several bodybuilding competitions.
