Sasan Heirati wins FIBO 2026: “We’re going back to the Olympia”

Sasan Heirati secured early Mr Olympia qualification with victory at FIBO 2026, declaring ‘it feels unreal’ after his first-place finish in Germany

By Gary Chappell

SASAN HEIRATI has qualified for the Mr Olympia after winning the 2026 FIBO Pro in Germany – securing his place on bodybuilding’s biggest stage far earlier than last season.

Heirati, who qualified for the Olympia in 2025 following a string of strong performances, returned to FIBO this weekend and went one better than last year’s runner-up finish. This time, he took the title.

Footage emerging from the event described the performance as an “absolutely lights-out showing”, as the Briton delivered what many are already calling his best package to date.

Sasan Heirati FIBO 2026 winner bodybuilding Olympia qualification stage Germany

A step forward from 2025

Twelve months ago, Heirati pushed hard but fell just short at FIBO, finishing second. That result formed part of a run that ultimately saw him qualify for the Mr Olympia later in the season.

Now, there is no waiting. No chasing. No near misses. Just qualification, secured in April.

Writing on social media, Heirati said: "We’re going BACK to the OLYMPIA!! First place at FIBO Germany last night and it feels unreal."

Heirati’s rise has been built on steady improvements in condition and presentation, but this showing felt different.

Where previous contests saw him edged out, this time the overall package, size, condition and shape, appeared to land decisively in his favour.

And with qualification already secured, the focus now shifts entirely to refinement.

Sasan Heirati FIBO 2026 winner bodybuilding Olympia qualification stage Germany

Olympia focus begins now

At 39, Heirati has previously suggested his competitive window may be limited. That makes moments like this count even more.

Instead of chasing qualification deep into the season, he now has time – time to improve, time to dial in and time to bring his best possible version to the Olympia stage.

For UK bodybuilding, Heirati’s win adds further strength to an already growing presence at the top level.

With Samson Dauda already established among the elite, Heirati’s continued progression ensures Britain remains firmly in the conversation.

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Sasan Heirati Vows to qualify for Mr Olympia after second at FIBO

Briton Sasan Heirati promises to reach the Mr Olympia after pushing Andrew Jacked close at FIBO with his best physique to date

By Gary Chappell

SASAN HEIRATI has vowed that he "will qualify for the Mr Olympia this year" after finishing second at FIBO in Germany.

With what many perceive was his best look to date, Heirati pushed eventual winner Andrew Jacked to the limit. It was Heirati's second successive runner-up placing, after he also finished second at the Detroit Pro, missing out to William Bonac.

Writing on social media, Heirati said: "I WILL keep going, I WILL keep improving,and I WILL get to the Mr Olympia THIS year.

"I may not have won FIBO, but I won in many other ways. And I’ve never been more driven to keep climbing. Thank you EVERYONE for the endless support, comments and messages, I’m extremely grateful, I’m going to do my best to get back to you all. But for now it’s time to fly home to my amazing family."

Sasan Heirati FIBO bodybuilding 2025 second place condition physique

The support for Heirati was not in short supply. Reigning Mr Olympia and fellow Brit Samson Dauda said: "Great job brother. Had no doubt you were going to kill it."

Renowned coach and former IFBB Pro Milos Sarcev added: "You earned LOVE and RESPECT from all of us. Keep going. Keep climbing."

While Jacked was clearly the bigger man, Heirati's condition was second to none, particularly his quads. Heirati's shape and aesthetics were also superior to the winner.

In a recent podcast, Heirati hinted that this run could be his last and that he could retire within two years.

He told the Think Big Bodybuilding podcast: "I'm 39 now. And I have seen some aging in certain body parts and some aches and pains. But as a whole, after speaking to Chris [coach, Chris Aceto], I'm at my best, definitely. So for the foreseeable I'm going to try and keep going. Not for too long, because I want to be around for my kids. So I reckon I'll give it the next year or two."

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