Andrea Shaw has done it again. The 42-year-old bodybuilding legend captured her seventh consecutive Ms. Olympia title Friday night in Las Vegas, cementing her place among the sport's greatest competitors.
Andrea Shaw Makes History with 7th Ms. Olympia Win
Shaw's victory puts her past six-time champion Cory Everson and gives her
sole possession of third
place on the all-time Ms. Olympia winners list. She now trails only Iris Kyle
(10 titles) and Lenda Murray (8 titles).
What makes Shaw's
reign even more impressive? She has won every single Ms. Olympia title since
the division returned in 2020. Nobody has been able to touch her for seven straight
years.
All-Time Ms. Olympia Leaders |
Titles |
|
Iris Kyle |
10 |
|
Lenda Murray |
8 |
|
Andrea Shaw |
7 |
|
Cory Everson |
6 |
2026 Ms. Olympia Full Results and Prize Money
The competition was
fierce, but the final standings followed a familiar pattern at the top. Ashley
Lynnette Jones finished runner-up for the second consecutive year, while
Brazil's Leyvina Rodrigues Barros climbed into third place.
Here's the complete
top 10 from the 2026 Ms. Olympia:
|
Place |
Athlete |
Country |
Prize Money |
|
1st |
Andrea Shaw |
USA |
$50,000 |
|
2nd |
Ashley Lynnette Jones |
USA |
$20,000 |
|
3rd |
Leyvina Rodrigues Barros |
Brazil |
$12,000 |
|
4th |
Paula Ranta |
Finland |
$7,000 |
|
5th |
Meghan Morrison |
USA |
$6,000 |
|
6th |
Alida Opre |
Hungary |
— |
|
7th |
Desunka Dawson |
USA |
— |
|
8th |
Nadia Capotosto |
Italy |
— |
|
9th |
Barbara De Freitas Moojen |
Brazil |
— |
|
10th |
Martina Lopez |
Spain |
— |
Official Scorecard Breakdown
The judging scores
tell the story of Shaw's dominance. In bodybuilding, lower scores are better,
and Shaw's total of just 5 points shows she was the clear winner across every
judging round.
|
# |
Name |
Country |
Judging |
Finals |
Total |
Place |
|
10 |
Andrea Shaw |
USA |
5 |
— |
5 |
1 |
|
5 |
Ashley Lynnette Jones |
USA |
10 |
— |
10 |
2 |
|
1 |
Leyvina Rodrigues Barros |
Brazil |
15 |
— |
15 |
3 |
|
9 |
Paula Ranta |
Finland |
20 |
— |
20 |
4 |
|
7 |
Meghan Morrison |
USA |
25 |
— |
25 |
5 |
|
8 |
Alida Opre |
Hungary |
30 |
— |
30 |
6 |
|
3 |
Desunka Dawson |
USA |
35 |
— |
35 |
7 |
|
2 |
Nadia Capotosto |
Italy |
40 |
— |
40 |
8 |
|
4 |
Barbara De Freitas Moojen |
Brazil |
45 |
— |
45 |
9 |
|
6 |
Martina Lopez |
Spain |
50 |
— |
50 |
10 |
Complete Ms. Olympia Winners History
Shaw's name now
appears seven times in the record books. Here's how the recent history of the
division looks:
Recent Ms. Olympia Champions (2020-2026)
- 2026: Andrea Shaw
- 2025: Andrea Shaw
- 2024: Andrea Shaw
- 2023: Andrea Shaw
- 2022: Andrea Shaw
- 2021: Andrea Shaw
- 2020: Andrea Shaw
Previous Era Champions (2006-2014)
Before the division
went on hiatus from 2015-2019, Iris Kyle dominated with 10 total titles:
- 2014: Iris Kyle
- 2013: Iris Kyle
- 2012: Iris Kyle
- 2011: Iris Kyle
- 2010: Iris Kyle
- 2009: Iris Kyle
- 2008: Iris Kyle
- 2007: Iris Kyle
- 2006: Iris Kyle
What's Next for Andrea Shaw?
At 42 years old,
Shaw shows no signs of slowing down. With seven titles secured, she's now three
wins away from tying Iris Kyle's all-time record of 10.
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If Shaw returns in
2027 and continues her winning ways, she could potentially match or even
surpass the sport's greatest champion. Given her dominance since 2020, nobody
would bet against her.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Ms. Olympia titles does Andrea Shaw have?
Andrea Shaw has 7
Ms. Olympia titles (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
Who has the most Ms. Olympia wins ever?
Iris Kyle holds the record
with 10 Ms. Olympia titles.
Who finished second at the 2026 Ms. Olympia?
Ashley Lynnette
Jones from the USA finished in second place.
Where was the 2026 Ms. Olympia held?
The 2026 Ms.
Olympia was held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the Joe
Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend (September 24-27, 2026).
How much prize money did the winner receive?
Andrea Shaw earned $50,000
for her first-place finish.
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