Dekel Quant Placed 14th at The Olympia
The Bahamian bodybuilder finished in 14th place among 29 competitors at the Orleans Arena.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Body Building
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Dekel Quant made history as the first female Bahamian athlete to compete at The Olympia, securing 14th place at the event hosted at the Orleans Arena. She performed alongside 29 competitors who were judged on their stage presence and physical performance.
Why it matters
The Olympia remains a premier showcase for professional bodybuilding, drawing international talent to the Las Vegas stage. Quant represents a growing field of competitors reaching this high-profile stage, which awards $50,000 to the first-place finisher.
Quant finished 14th with 70 points, while first-place winner Lolo Montez took the $50,000 prize with 5 points. The competition field totaled 29 athletes.
The players
Dekel Quant
A bodybuilder who became the first female Bahamian athlete to compete at The Olympia.
Lolo Montez
The athlete who placed first in the competition at the Orleans Arena.
Joel Stubbs
A bodybuilder who previously placed 15th at The Olympia in 2009.
The details
Athletes were scored on their physical performance on the stage at the Orleans Arena. Quant, supported by 20 friends and family members in the crowd, earned 70 points for her placement. She plans to compete in the Ben Weider Naturals Pro Figure title competition in November and has stated her intention to return to The Olympia next year.
Timeline
2009: Joel Stubbs placed 15th at The Olympia.
September 25, 2026: Dekel Quant competed at The Olympia.
November 2026: Dekel Quant will compete in the Ben Weider Naturals Pro.
Beyond the Strip
Quant’s debut follows the precedent set by Joel Stubbs, who placed 15th at The Olympia in 2009. Her finish marks a slight improvement in the standing for Bahamian athletes at this Las Vegas venue.
The competition concluded Friday at the Orleans Arena, with no further events scheduled at the venue for this specific circuit this year. Residents looking to track Quant’s progress can watch for her upcoming appearance in the November 2026 Ben Weider Naturals Pro.
The takeaway
Quant's performance shows the increasing international reach of the Olympia stage. Follow her return to the competitive circuit at the Ben Weider Naturals Pro in November 2026.
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