Ramon Dino.. – Foto: Instagram @ Ramon Dino..
Bodybuilder Ramon Dino won the Classic Physique category at Mr. Olympia 2025, held in Las Vegas, USA, from Saturday night to Sunday (October 12). The 30-year-old athlete from Acre, Brazil, outperformed competitors like Germany’s Mike Sommerfeld and American Terrence Ruffin, securing Brazil’s first male gold in the competition’s history. The event, the world’s largest bodybuilding tournament, awarded Dino US$100,000, approximately R$552,000. The victory ends a streak of runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2023, plus a fourth-place result in 2024.
The immediate reaction came from Toguro, an influencer and close friend, known as Dino’s mentor in the sport. In a video recorded right after the result announcement, Toguro is seen teary-eyed, embracing the champion. The footage, shared on fitness news profiles, amassed hundreds of thousands of views in hours.
This emotion reflects the long-standing partnership between the two, which began years earlier when Dino was still breaking into the professional bodybuilding scene. Toguro’s support helped propel the Acre native’s career from its early stages.
Early partnership in bodybuilding
Ramon Dino, born in Rio Branco, Acre, started training with bodyweight exercises in public squares due to limited gym access. In 2016, he competed as an amateur and won the Rondônia state championship. Two years later, in 2018, he claimed the Mr. Olympia Brazil title and earned his professional card in Classic Physique.
Toguro spotted Dino’s potential during the 2020 pandemic, inviting him to the Mansão Maromba, a fitness content creator project in São Paulo. There, the influencer provided logistical and motivational support, aiding Dino’s preparation for international competitions.
The partnership yielded quick results: Dino debuted at Mr. Olympia in 2021, finishing fifth. Since then, he has consistently reached the podium, with the 103 kg weight limit in the category shaping his training strategy.
Dino’s journey of overcoming challenges
Dino’s childhood was spent in a riverside area of Rio Branco, where he practiced calisthenics using body weight. Son of Lucivania Rocha and Hamilton Queiroz, he has two brothers, Radamés and Ramsés, and faced his parents’ separation during childhood. Despite financial struggles, sports became his primary focus.
In 2021, Dino moved temporarily to São Paulo, where he met Vitória Viana, his wife and mother of their two children. The couple connected during his time at Mansão Maromba, and Vitória now prepares for her own competitions, such as Mr. Olympia Brazil.
Dino opted for a longer off-season in 2025, skipping intermediate events to focus on the Olympia. This decision, backed by his coaching team, allowed fine-tuned preparation, resulting in a win during the pre-judging and finals.
- Previous Olympia rankings: 5th in 2021, 2nd in 2022 and 2023, 4th in 2024.
- Accumulated prizes: US$147,000 since his debut in the tournament.
- Other titles: Champion of the Arnold Classic Ohio in 2023.
Reactions in Brazil and worldwide
Acre’s governor, Gladson Cameli, congratulated Dino on social media, emphasizing the state’s pride in the achievement. Brazilian athletes like Natália Coelho, Women’s Physique champion, and Eduarda Bezerra, Wellness champion, also celebrated the feat, raising Brazil’s total gold count to four in 2025.
Internationally, rivals like Chris Bumstead, who misjudged the outcome, praised Dino’s performance. Toguro’s video amplified the reach, with global fans’ comments acknowledging the impact of their friendship on the athlete’s success.
Bodybuilding experts note that the victory solidifies Brazil as a powerhouse, with 48 representatives at this year’s event. The Classic Physique category, inspired by classic bodybuilding eras, demands harmonious proportions and muscle definition.
Details of the title preparation
Dino followed a strict diet, initially based on rice and eggs, evolving to professional protocols with supplementation and nutritional monitoring. His coach emphasized the importance of a relaxed stage posture, which impressed judges during call-outs.
The strategy included high-intensity training, focusing on defined lines and muscle dryness. Dino presented as the 45th athlete in the previews, finishing center stage, a sign of favoritism confirmed in the finals.
Family support was key: Vitória Viana managed logistical aspects, while their children motivated Dino during training isolations.
Viral moments of the celebration
The embrace between Dino and Toguro occurred backstage, captured by cameras from a fitness news profile. Toguro, visibly moved, repeated phrases of gratitude, echoing his 2014 motto “In Search of the Inexplicable Shape.”
Fans shared the video in posts, linking the emotion to personal stories of overcoming challenges. The scene sparked discussions about mentorship in sports, with influencers sharing similar stories.
Dino publicly thanked Toguro, crediting his mentor for the transition from amateur to professional.
Brazil’s additional achievements at the event
Besides Dino, Brazil excelled in women’s categories, with Natália Coelho and Eduarda Bezerra securing golds. This marks Brazil’s largest participation, with 48 athletes registered.
Mr. Olympia drew thousands of spectators in Las Vegas, with live broadcasts expanding the global audience. Total prizes exceeded US$1.5 million, distributed across divisions.
Dino plans to defend his title in 2026, maintaining his training base in São Paulo.
