Competitors took the stage at one of the biggest bodybuilding shows of the year.
The Arnold Classic is one of the most notable competitions on the bodybuilding calendar. Held annually for more than 30 years, it takes its name from the event’s co-founder and undoubtedly the most popular bodybuilder of all time – Arnold Schwarzenegger.
While the Men’s Open division is often considered the primary bodybuilding event, several divisions have been added over the years. From men’s physique to women’s wellness, top-level competitors make the Arnold Classic a high priority in their competitive season.
The 2023 competition is adding even more excitement to the men’s Open division after organizers increased the prize money awarded by 50% over the previous year. The champion will now take home $300,000 along with one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.
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Here’s how to watch the Arnold classic
It’s not too late to tune in and watch the contestants take the stage. Fans can come to visit FanMio to buy the pay-per-view $59.99. It can be played on any Apple device, as well as Amazon’s Android TV, Google TV and Fire TV.
The preliminary and finals for each division will be spread over the afternoons and evenings of Friday March 3rd and Saturday March 4th.
2023 Arnold Classic results
Here are the results of this year’s Arnold Classic competition.
Men Open Arnold Classic
The Men’s Open Division is scheduled for the prelim on Friday, March 3, 7:00-9:30 p.m. EST. The finals are scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.
2023 Arnold Classic entrant
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At the end of the pre-selection round, among the front runners appeared to be 2021 Arnold Classic winner Nick Walker, Andrew Jacked making his Arnold Classic debut and Samson Dauda who placed 4th at the 2022 Arnold Classic.
Results
Classic physique
The field of competition included 2020 Arnold Classic winner Alex Cambronero, as well as 2022 Classic Physique Olympia finalists Ramon Rocha Quiroz, Urs Kalecinski and Mike Sommerfeld (who finished second, third and fifth respectively). Ramon “Dino” Rocha Quiroz improved on his second place finish at the 2022 Arnold Classic and won his first Arnold Classic title.
2023 Arnold Classic Classic Physique Competitor
- Jason Brown
- Alex Cambronero
- Junior Javorski
- Courage Opara
- Urs Kalecinski
- Ramón Rocha Queiroz
- Mike Sommerfeld
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Results
- Ramón Rocha Queiroz
- Urs Kalecinski
- Alex Cambronero
- Mike Sommerfeld
- Courage Opara
- Junior Javorski
Note: Urs Kalecinski also received the Best Poser Award.
fitness
The participants put on an impressive display of gymnastic agility, power and strength. Arnold Fitness Defending Champion Ariel Khadr wanted to retain her title, and after performing individual routines, Khadr became a two-time winner.
2023 Arnold Classic Fitness Competitor
- Ariel Khadr (Champion 2022)
- Jaclyn Baker
- Tiffany Chandler
- Oksana Grishina
- Allison Kramer
- Michelle Fredua Mensah
- Minna Pajulahti
- country plum
- Kristin Pope
- Tamara Vahn
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Results
- Ariel Khadr
- Jaclyn Baker
- Michelle Fredua Mensah
- Allison Kramer
- country plum
- Tiffany Chandler
wellbeing
The wellness area is only represented at the Arnold Classic for the second year. Isabelle Nunes won the inaugural show in 2022 and after Nunes dropped out of this year’s competition, a new champion was crowned in the lower body focused category as Kassandra Gillis took the win.
2023 Arnold Classic Wellness participant
- Alexis Adams
- Marissa Andrews
- Sunny Andrew
- Angela Borges
- Amanda Burnett
- Rayane Fogal
- Cassandra Gillis
- Andrea Hrenko
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Results
- Cassandra Gillis
- Angela Borges
- Rayane Fogal
- Alexis Adams
- Marissa Andrews
- Andrea Hrenko
male physics
The Men’s Physique Division is scheduled to begin prelims at 11:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 4 and conclude with the finals at 10:00 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.
2023 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Competitor
- Erin Banks (Champion 2022)
- Vitor Chaves
- Carlos DeOliveira
- Miron Griffin
- Juan Manuel Gomez
- Emmanuel Jaeger
- Youcef Djoudi
- Diogo Montenegro
- Edvan Ferriera Palmeira
- Antoine weather spoon
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Results
bikini
The bikini division is scheduled to begin prelims at 11:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 4 and end the finals at 10:00 p.m. EST. Results will be updated as they become available.
2023 Arnold Classic Bikini Competitors
- Lauralie Chapados (Champion 2022)
- Romina Basualdo
- Maureen White
- Jennifer Dory
- Ivanna Skandar
- Eli Fernandez
- Alessia Fachin
- Phoebe Hagan
- Ashley Coldwater
- Ukachi Onyejiaka
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Results
The Arnold Classic Weekend continues
Bodybuilding competitions are the highlight of the Arnold Sports Festival weekend for many fans. Multiple divisions will continue to compete on Saturday, March 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. However, the Arnold Strongman Classic is also taking place with five events over two days and a line up of champions to win another title in strength sports.
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