Author Topic: Record prize money for 2006 Mr. Olympia! (Read 15955 times)

Ron · « **on:** July 19, 2006, 06:27:16 PM »

This is great news for everyone who is competing in the 2006 Mr. Olympia -

The total prize money for the Mr. Olympia contest has increased from $480,000 to $546,000 this year. The money from the Challenge Round — which will not be included this year — and last year’s Wildcard Showdown, $60,000 in total, will be distributed among all the athletes.

First place: $155,000.
Second: $90,000.
Third: 60,000.
Fourth: $48,000.
Fifth: $38,000.
Sixth: $30,000.
Seventh: $18,000.
Eighth: $17,000.
Ninth: $16,000.
Tenth: $14,000.

Eleventh and lower: $4,000 each.

(The combined total prize money for the Mr., Ms., Figure and Fitness Olympia competitions is $725,000.)

So just for coming to the Mr. Olympia, you get plane, room, food and $4,000!!!! All you athletes best be in shape if you are gonna go on that stage!!!

Yev33 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:28:55 PM »

It's about time, good to hear that at least some things in bodybuilding are moving in the right direction.

ribonucleic · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:30:26 PM »

Nice $90,000 payday for Jay.

Chick · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:31:14 PM »

Props to Robin Chang and crew for once again raising the prize money...were close to meeting my goal of a $5,000 minimun for all athletes competing....a far cry from the amount the old regime had for everyone out of the top 10....ZERO.

Thank you Robin and the IFBB for being receptive to the wishes of the athletes.

Ron · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:32:56 PM »

Actually, I am impressed that Robin and the crew have listened to everyone's feedback for the Olympia Weekend, and are truly trying to make it the best!!!! Much appreciated! And the prize money is great!!! For all athletes, who now cannot complain one bit!

Tre · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:34:22 PM »

Quote from: Ron on July 19, 2006, 06:27:16 PM

So just for coming to the Mr. Olympia, you get plane, room, food and $4,000!!!!

That's not bad for a year of work!

New York · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:35:16 PM »

Good to hear that they increased the $.

ribonucleic · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:35:46 PM »

Quote from: Tre on July 19, 2006, 06:34:22 PM

$4,000's not bad for a year of work!

That would cover Jay's sushi bill for a week or so.

Hedgehog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:37:26 PM »

What's the status on the Expo: Its location and supporting events?

YIP
Zack

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:37:43 PM »

Quote from: Chick on July 19, 2006, 06:31:14 PM

Props to Robin Chang and crew for once again raising the prize money...were close to meeting my goal of a $5,000 minimun for all athletes competing....a far cry from the amount the old regime had for everyone out of the top 10....ZERO.

Thank you Robin and the IFBB for being receptive to the wishes of the athletes.

That is a good goal. All athletes deserve something. Making it to the Olympia is no easy task and to leave empty handed is just insane.

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:39:35 PM »

Is the "Crazy Legs" award still around?

Chick · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:40:15 PM »

I agree...and made it abundantly clear to Wayne at the 2002 Press conference that it was a disgrace that athletes competing for the biggest title in our sport, were going home with a warm handshake and a pat on the back....

Amazing what can be done when the people in charge are actually LISTENING...

ribonucleic · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:48:01 PM »

Quote from: Chick on July 19, 2006, 06:40:15 PM

I agree...and made it abundantly clear to Wayne at the 2002 Press conference that it was a disgrace that athletes competing for the biggest title in our sport, were going home with a warm handshake and a pat on the back....

Sounds like creeping socialism to me, Bob.

If I had $546,000 to spread around, I'd spread it like this...

1   150,000
2   100,000
3   80,000
4   60,000
5   50,000
6   40,000
7   30,000
8   20,000
9   10,000
10   6,000

If you can't make the top 10, you'd have done us all a favor by staying home. On your way out the door, the stagehand can give you a protein powder sample left over from the Arnold and mimeographed directions on how to get to the bus station.

Tre · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:53:51 PM »

Quote from: ribonucleic on July 19, 2006, 06:48:01 PM

If you can't make the top 10, you'd have done us all a favor by staying home.

No way, man - those guys are part of the entertainment for the evening and deserve to be paid for their time.

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2006, 06:57:11 PM »

Quote from: Tre on July 19, 2006, 06:53:51 PM

No way, man - those guys are part of the entertainment for the evening and deserve to be paid for their time.

I agree. Some guys know they won't make the top ten not because they are bab bb but just because the competition is so strong. What incentive would they have to put on a good show or even come in condition? Waste of contest prep money and lifetime that could be allocated elsewhere outside the gym.

alexxx · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:04:45 PM »

This makes my journey towards my destiny all worth it.

240 is Back · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:06:33 PM »

Quote from: Chick on July 19, 2006, 06:40:15 PM

I agree...and made it abundantly clear to Wayne at the 2002 Press conference that it was a disgrace that athletes competing for the biggest title in our sport, were going home with a warm handshake and a pat on the back....
Amazing what can be done when the people in charge are actually LISTENING...

Damn, you really hate Wayne, don't you? Your rage goes back to 2002.

Ron · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:06:58 PM »

No - I like the way the prize money is spread. If you are qualified for the best bodybuilding show in the world, $4,000 is nice, plus room, food, air - that is the best prize money distribution by far in its history. Even a competitor placing 25th gets money. Now, #26 should get nothing though...

Don't want to hear no complaining about that one...

Chick · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:12:01 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 19, 2006, 07:06:33 PM

Damn, you really hate Wayne, don't you? Your rage goes back to 2002.

Wayne was in favor of giving the guys out of the top ten $0, 240...he believed that

"if they were given $1000, that there would be no incentive for them to show up in shape..."

and you wonder why there are athletes that don't exactly share your sentiments towards Wayne?

Hedgehog · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:12:47 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 19, 2006, 07:06:33 PM

Damn, you really hate Wayne, don't you? Your rage goes back to 2002.

Why would DeMilia be any different today, a few years later?

YIP
Zack

240 is Back · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:18:19 PM »

Quote from: Hedgehog on July 19, 2006, 07:12:47 PM

Why would DeMilia be any different today, a few years later?

YIP
Zack

I don't know anything about what he did back then. All I know is that the guy is trying to create a rival BBing federation. This will cause the IFBB to treat their guys better and put on a better show in order to keep/win fans.

IMO, it sounds like Bob resented Wayne for some time, but couldn't speak because he was his subordinate. Now, bob is giddy whenever given a chance to insult him or make him look bad.

The guy is trying to create something which will put more dollars in athletes' pockets - why the hate?

swilkins1984 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:22:11 PM »

Wayne has been known to have done some pretty lowdown stuff as I have heard. Trying to control athletes with threats of susension, loss of contract. If I were a bb I would steer clear of anything Wayne is running. His reputation proceeds him.

Chick · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:25:47 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on July 19, 2006, 07:18:19 PM

I don't know anything about what he did back then. All I know is that the guy is trying to create a rival BBing federation. This will cause the IFBB to treat their guys better and put on a better show in order to keep/win fans.

IMO, it sounds like Bob resented Wayne for some time, but couldn't speak because he was his subordinate. Now, bob is giddy whenever given a chance to insult him or make him look bad.

The guy is trying to create something which will put more dollars in athletes' pockets - why the hate?

I'VE created opportunities that has put more dollars in athletes pockets...why the hate?

I could speak...and did. That little quote from Wayne was from the 2002 press conference...that was his response to a question asked from Milos about why the athletes weren't getting paid. My response followed in kind, even though I was competing in the show...I've never been afraid to speak up, thats why I'm in the position i'm in.

I didn't make Wayne look bad...he did.

Chick · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:27:05 PM »

Quote from: swilkins1984 on July 19, 2006, 07:22:11 PM

Wayne has been known to have done some pretty lowdown stuff as I have heard. Trying to control athletes with threats of susension, loss of contract. If I were a bb I would steer clear of anything Wayne is running. His reputation proceeds him.

Do you know when he did that? When I was trying to form an athletes union...

pushinweightwi · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2006, 07:34:20 PM »

I am not a Wayne fan and I do not dislike him(don't know enough facts to go either way) but I am in favor of some form of competition for the IFBB, not cuz I hate them either I just want to see improvement anyway possible. The added prize money is great. I always thought that it was fucked up that the guy or gal that took your ticket at the front door got payed but the athletes that are one inch from death got a steaming hot pile of poo if they were not in the top ten. Things that make you go WTF!