One of many largest mysteries of the 2023 Olympia weekend has been involving the 2019 Mr Olympia winner.

Brandon Curry was not in attendance on the Olympia Press Convention within the Orange County Conference Heart as a result of he was reportedly hospitalized earlier than the kickoff of bodybuilding’s largest weekend in Orlando, FL. Rumors have been swirling round that he was going to overlook the competition attributable to these unknown medical points.

These rumors have been so profound that Olympia announcer Bob Cicherillo addressed them and acknowledged that Brandon “regarded like he can be out of the present.”

In a textual content message with Curry in the course of the press convention, he confirmed straight that he’s positive however is ready on clearance from his physician earlier than he broadcasts whether or not he intends to compete within the 59th Mr. Olympia present.

“Simply wish to be accountable,” Curry says.

As of this writing, there was no reviews or affirmation as to Curry’s standing. If he’s cleared, IFBB Professional League officers must affirm Curry’s participation. Prejudging is scheduled to start out on Friday, November third on the Orange County Conference Heart in Orlando. The finals are slated to happen of the next night. The Tennessee native was one in every of two previous champions set to compete within the males’s open division. The opposite is defending champion Hadi Choopan. Curry was fourth within the 2022 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, Nevada. Earlier this week, prime Olympia contender, Nick Walker withdrew from the Olympia attributable to a hamstring tear.

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