Figure Dynasty: How Nicole Wilkins Won Her Fourth Olympia -

See The Whole Feature: You’ve seen her dominate the Figure category on stage. Now get an exclusive look what it’s like to compete as four-time Olympia winner Nicole Wilkins. When Nicole Wilkins graced the stage at the 2014 Olympia, she came in as a seasoned pro. As she stood under the hot, beaming lights—eager to make history with her fourth Figure and first back-to-back Olympia win—she heard nothing. The roar of the crowd fell silent, and the audience’s cheers were put on mute. For that single moment, everything came together for the returning champ. Focus was key. “I thought, ’Walk slow, don’t trip, hit your poses the way you need to hold them, make sure you’re twisting enough, make sure your chest is lifted enough, make sure you’re smiling,’“ Nicole says. “I think you’re so focused on what you’re doing in that moment. Everything else is sort of silent. Even when they announce your name as the winner, it’