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Prague Pro 2026: Krizo, Sommerfeld, Clarida and Walker take the titles
The EVLS Prague Pro concluded its weekend in Prague, Czech Republic, with four familiar names winning the men's divisions covered by themusclepedia. Michal Krizo took the Open, Mike Sommerfeld won Classic Physique, Shaun Clarida claimed the 212 and Emile Walker won Men's Physique. The award photographs capture the winners with their trophies, medals and cheques on stage.
Champions
- OpenMichal Krizo
- Classic PhysiqueMike Sommerfeld
- 212Shaun Clarida
- Men's PhysiqueEmile Walker
Open — Michal Krizo
Also listed as Michal Križánek on official lineups, Krizo left Prague with the Open title and $30,000. The result adds another title to the Slovak athlete's career after sixth place at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. An open Pro show victory earns an Olympia spot in the Open division within the qualification period.
Top 5 — Open
- 1.Michal Krizo
- 2.Pavel Beran
- 3.Josef Kveton
- 4.Jan Turek
- 5.Krystian Wolski
Classic Physique — Mike Sommerfeld
Mike Sommerfeld won Classic Physique and received $5,000. Runner-up at the 2026 Classic Physique Olympia, the German athlete returned to the top of the podium in Prague. His Southern Muscle Showdown win on October 3 and Prague win on October 11 complete the two open-contest wins required for automatic qualification under the 2027 OQS, alongside his Olympia placing qualification.
Top 5 — Classic Physique
- 1.Mike Sommerfeld
- 2.Terrence Ruffin
- 3.Andrea Mammoli
- 4.Oliver Prochazka
- 5.David Hroncok
212 — Shaun Clarida
In the 212, Shaun Clarida claimed the title and the $4,000 prize. The 2020 and 2022 212 Olympia champion, third in 2026, added another professional victory. His Prague win also meets the Pro show winner criterion for the 2027 212 Olympia, alongside his former-champion eligibility.
Top 5 — 212
- 1.Shaun Clarida
- 2.Yinka Majolagbe
- 3.Nasser Mohammad
- 4.Breon Ansley
- 5.Roman Iushchenko
Men's Physique — Emile Walker
Emile Walker won Men's Physique and received $3,000. The British athlete had won this division at the 2025 EVLS Prague Pro and retained the title in 2026. His Ace of Stage Pro win on October 3, followed by Prague, completes the two wins within the 2027 OQS period needed for automatic Olympia qualification.
Top 5 — Men's Physique
- 1.Emile Walker
- 2.Marcus Benjamin-Privett
- 3.Benquil Marigny
- 4.Omar Suleiman
- 5.Dallas Botchway
A single Classic Physique or Men's Physique win is not presented as automatic qualification: these divisions follow their own 2027 OQS criteria.