МИСТЕР ОЛИМПИЯ 1968

The 1968 Mr. Olympia was the fourth edition of the competition organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB). The event took place in September 1968 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. A notable feature of this competition was that the defending champion, Sergio Oliva, was the sole participant and successfully defended his title unopposed.

Several athletes who had initially planned to participate withdrew for various reasons: Harold Poole received a job promotion affecting his training; Dave Draper was busy with Hollywood filming and promotions; Chuck Sipes, who won the Mr. World title the same day and performed strongman stunts, withdrew on the advice of Joe Weider.

As a result, Cuban Sergio Oliva was the only competitor and winner of the tournament, receiving a $1,000 prize for first place.