Injury forces Nick Walker to withdraw from 2023 Mr. Olympia

October 31, 2023

Injury forces Nick Walker to withdraw from 2023 Mr. Olympia.

Just days before the 2023 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilding champion Nick Walker, was forced to pull out from the event due to a serious hamstring injury.

Going into the event, Nick Walker was one of the favorites to challenge defending champion, Hadi Choopan, for the title.

After finishing third in 2022, Nick Walker was full of confidence to win his first Mr. Olympia title.

Nick published a very emotional video on his official Instagram page, explaining everything that he went through in the last few days.

Nick could not hide his emotions as he literally was at a loss for words.

Due to his injury, Nick knew he had no chance of placing in the top three, which means he still would need to qualify for the 2024 Mr. Olympia. It was just not worth the risk, so he decided to sit it out.

Nick Walker’s Message

“It’s with a heavy heart I won’t be stepping stage this year due to unforeseen and unfortunate reasons that remind us we’re only human,” Walker shared.

“I have some very unfortunate news to deliver to you guys. I will not be competing in this year’s Mr. Olympia due to a hamstring tear that I did right before we actually came here.”

“I tried to push through it, I tried to do whatever I could, get all the treatments I could, literally did whatever it takes but it gradually got worse it did not progress in any shape or form. Me and my team thought it was best we just pull out because we knew there was no shot of us placing top three at this point or higher.”

“We do not want to drop placings. With how severe this tear is… we thought it was the best case. I also contacted Jim Manion, Dan Solomon, and Jake Wood, they were very supportive I am very thankful for those guys. They were very very supportive of this decision. They asked and made sure I needed anything and that makes me proud to be a part of this organization.”

“This was a very hard decision to make. This prep was very smooth and very easy to be honest, I kept telling Matt, every day, I’m going to win your first one.’ Then the last second this happens… and it just sucks because you don’t know what to do. If I know myself, it’s just another reason for me to come back stronger, another reason to come back better, and that’s what I’ll do.”

Matt Janson’s Message

Nick Walker’s coach Matt Janson, was also devastated with Nick’s injury. Matt published the most recent photos of Nick, to show his incredible physique, just days out from the 2023 Mr. Olympia.

“It’s a sad day for our team. Really feel for Nick having to go through this and not be able to do what he loves and had prepared for all year.”
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“I can confidently say this was the best prep we’ve ever had and up until last Thursday his body showed it in every way. So much has gone into what was going to culminate this weekend, and for him to not be able to compete just really sucks.”
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“Thank you to the staff of the @mrolympiallc for being supportive as we had to make this tough but needed decision today.”

This will only make Nick stronger

Nick Walker has the mentality of a champion, and this setback will only make him stronger.

An athlete with the mentality of a champion will turn any setback, or injury, into a victory.

We at Evolutionofbodybuilding.net have no doubt that Nick will bounce back, and qualify for the 2024 Olympia. We wish Nick a speedy recovery, and can’t wait to see him back on the competitive stage, better than ever.