The record number of wins is eight, held by Lee Haney (1984 -- 1991), and Ronnie Coleman (1998 -- 2005). Shawn Rhoden currently holds the title. The film Pumping Iron (1977) featured the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia in Pretoria South Africa and helped launch the acting careers of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno. There is also a female bodybuilder crowned, Ms. Olympia, as well as winners of Fitness Olympia and Figure Olympia for fitness and figure competitors. All four contests occur during the same weekend. From 1994 to 2003 and again in 2012, a Masters Olympia was also crowned.

Who holds the record for most mr olympia? Okie... think carefully first, then make a decision:
To answer the question, consider the following: The record number of wins is eight, held by Lee Haney (1984 -- 1991), and Ronnie Coleman (1998 -- 2005). So, the answer is Lee Haney ( 1984 -- 1991 ) , and Ronnie Coleman ( 1998 -- 2005 ).