Ramon Dino breaks barriers and wins Classic Physique at Mr. Olympia 2025 in Las Vegas
Ramon Dino, a 30-year-old bodybuilder from Acre, won the Classic Physique title at Mr. Olympia 2025, held in Las Vegas, USA, on Saturday night (11). The victory came after standout performances in the prelims and finals, where he surpassed German Mike Sommerfeld, who took second, and American Terrence Ruffin, who placed third. The event, the world’s premier bodybuilding competition, featured athletes from over 60 countries and awarded $2 million in total prizes. Dino earned $100,000 for the win, marking Brazil’s first male gold in the category.
Dino excelled in symmetry and muscular proportion, key criteria for Classic Physique, which caps weight based on height. He led the prelims, standing center stage among 45 competitors. The category, introduced in 2016, emphasizes classic aesthetics inspired by bodybuilding’s golden era, unlike Open Bodybuilding’s focus on mass.
- Prelims: Dino showcased a lean, defined physique, sharing the call-out with Sommerfeld and Ruffin.
- Finals: Head-to-head matchups confirmed his lead, with strong back poses.
- Prize: $100,000 for the champion, $50,000 for the runner-up.
- Audience: Over 20,000 spectators at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Other results included Josema Muñoz in fourth and Niall Darwen in fifth. Brazil secured three golds, with female wins in Wellness and Women’s Physique.
Journey of overcoming in bodybuilding
Ramon Dino started with street calisthenics in Rio Branco, Acre, before switching to bodybuilding in 2016. At 18, he earned his pro card in 2018 but competed on major stages only from 2021.
His Olympia debut yielded fifth place. In 2022 and 2023, he was runner-up behind six-time champion Chris Bumstead, retired in 2024. Last year, Dino placed fourth but won the Arnold Classic Ohio, the sport’s second-biggest event.
Rigorous preparation for the world stage
Dino’s training involved daily sessions under coach Fabrício Pacholok, posing with André Pierin, and nutrition by Chris Aceto. Married to bodybuilder Vitória Viana, he balances family and career with two children.
In the pre-competition week, Dino followed a strict diet, tightly controlling calories and macros. The focus was on muscle definition, critical for Classic Physique.
His team monitored the 84 kg weight limit for his 1.78 m height. Final adjustments occurred in Las Vegas, with posing sessions to refine presentation.
Backstage challenges included a training partner competing after a car issue. The team prioritized recovery and mental focus.
Details of the Classic Physique category
Classic Physique demands aesthetic proportion, with weight caps by height. Athletes pose in short trunks, emphasizing symmetry over extreme mass.
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Launched in 2016, the division honors icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2025, 59 Brazilians competed at Olympia, 31 men.
Dino, at 30, represents Brazil’s rise, which dominates female categories with 14 total golds.
Team and family support behind the victory
Fabrício Pacholok, Dino’s coach, also guided Derek Lunsford to the Open title. The Pacholok-Dino duo trained in a dedicated gym, focusing on strength and endurance.
Vitória Viana, his wife, competes in Wellness and supports his career. Their children, aged 4 and 2, drive his daily commitment.
Fans and friends from Acre watched via OlympiaTV, a $74.99 pay-per-view. The win boosts bodybuilding’s profile in Brazil’s North.
Final standings and next steps
In the finals, Dino led call-outs, with judges praising muscle density. Sommerfeld, 2024’s runner-up, showed volume but trailed in definition.
Ruffin, a three-time champion until 2023, took third. The top five included Muñoz and Darwen, all qualified via regional pros.
Dino plans a brief rest before 2026. The victory opens doors for sponsorships and training clinics in Brazil.
