\u201cEvery athlete is here to win,\u201d he told Tony Doherty of NPC News Online after Saturday\u2019s finals. Then he added the line that sums up where he stands.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing second in the world is not bad,\u201d Bilal said.<\/p>\n
Seven behind Terry, one ahead of Holden
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Men\u2019s Physique is decided at prejudging; under IFBB Pro League rules the finals were not scored this year. Ryan Terry<\/a> won on 5 points (lowest wins). Bilal scored 12, seven behind Terry and one ahead of Kyron Holden<\/a>\u2019s 13. Our 2026 Mr. Olympia scorecard explainer<\/a> covers how each division is scored.<\/p>\n The two had met this season: Holden beat Bilal at the Pittsburgh Pro, and Bilal said he was glad to have come back from that loss. He won the New York Pro this year too.<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n Nothing left undone<\/p>\n Bilal said he had no regrets about his preparation.<\/p>\n \u201cI didn\u2019t cheat on the diet. I didn\u2019t miss the workout. I showed up. I did my posing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He said the athletes keep getting better every year, and he counts himself among the younger generation. \u201cI\u2019m one of the younger guys,\u201d he said. Asked if he is still hungry, he answered, \u201cAlways hungry.\u201d<\/p>\n Ninth, then three straight silvers<\/p>\n Bilal made his Olympia debut in 2022 and finished ninth. He placed outside the top 15 in 2023, then took second in 2024, 2025 and 2026, each time behind Terry.<\/p>\n His message for the fans was simple. \u201cI love you all, man,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m sorry to disappoint you. Hopefully, next year it\u2019s going to be a gold medal.\u201d<\/p>\n Terry\u2019s side of the night, including the neck injury he competed through, is in our Ryan Terry story<\/a>. Every placing is in our 2026 Men\u2019s Physique Olympia results<\/a>, and his full contest history is on his athlete page<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below<\/a>, and Tom will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n \n Follow FitnessVolt Also find us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, X (Twitter)<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Tip: Signed in to Google? Tap Follow for instant updates.<\/p>\n Every division, every placing, and the score sheets from the 2026 Olympia.<\/p>\n
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