i think I've missed something.....I know to be able to get on stage is pretty difficult. It is afterall...the biggest comp.
I found
this link that explains the new qualifying standards....
only the following competitors will qualify for the Olympia:
1. top four (4) in each division at the Olympia.
2. top three (3) in each division at the Arnold Classic/International;
3. top two (2) in each division at the New York Pro; and
4. 1st Place at all other competitions
Wikipedia shows the old standards...
1) Previous Mr. Olympia winner (but if more than 5 years have passed IFBB approval is required)
2) Top 6 finalist from previous year's Mr. Olympia
3) Top 6 finalist from same year's Arnold Classic
4) Top 5 finalist from same year's New York Men’s Professional (previously the Night of the Champions)
5) Top 3 finalist from any other competition in the I.F.B.B professional tour held during the subsequent year prior to the Mr. Olympia
6) The winner of the Masters Professional World Championships Originally to be able to enter to the Mr. Olympia qualification was the Mr. Universe title.
Back to erik though....