Daan Mansens to make his season debut this weekend in Portugal. Is Daan going under the radar?
With recent updates coming thick and fast from Camp Mansens and UK Coach Christian Chapman at the helm, the improvements from previous showings are clear to see.
Showcasing elements of completeness, size and conditioning - alongside fresh, full muscle tissue. Is this the contest for Dan to break through?
With recent updates coming thick and fast from Camp Mansens and UK Coach Christian Chapman at the helm, the improvements from previous showings are clear to see. Presenting a complete package, with very few weaknesses in the mandatory poses you can expect to see a pose for pose battle with everybody in the lineup.
UNDERDOG OR THE RIGHT SHOW?
With so much media focus being on the Former Olympia Athletes to deliver and take those top spots - it's easy to let new faces fall down the pecking order of predictions. However with recent show winners Sasan Heirati and William Bonac being absent from the Portugal stage; and the visa status of Behrouz Tabani still unknown - this could be the perfect storm to push into the top spots.
However if the trajectory and trend of the 2026 bodybuilding season is anything to go by - completeness and minimal flaws seem to be at the top of the criteria and with that we can expect to see more newcomers upset the apple cart and earn their positions in those top callouts.
Expect an exciting show with breakout stars!
