Arnold Classic 2024 is just around the corner and full rosters for all contests are released. The bodybuilding community is buzzing with their predictions for the second most-coveted title in the sport after Mr. Olympia. If you want to know who’s competing this year, here is your full Arnold Classic 2024 bodybuilding roster.
Modern-day legends like Hadi Choopan, Samson Dauda, and several other big names are set to grace the stage and enthrall the audience in Columbus. Bodybuilding enthusiasts are eager for the event as the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival will kick off on February 29. Let’s quickly move further and see the contestants.
Arnold Classic 2024: Bodybuilding Rosters:
The rosters for all seven pro contests at the Arnold Classic 2024 are here. The bodybuilding fest will take place from March 01 to March 03, 2024, at the Greater Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Just like last year, this year’s event will include several IFBB Pro League divisions for bodybuilders.
And, the winners of all the IFBB Pro contests will earn qualification to compete at the 60th edition of the 2024 Olympia event scheduled for Las Vegas, NV, in October. However, it’s not going to be an easy feat to achieve with an extremely tough competition among all the contestants.
Here are the full bodybuilder rosters for All Arnold Classic 2024 divisions:
Main Event: Men’s Open Division Roster:
The main event of the Arnold Classic weekend will be the 36th Men’s Open contest which features twelve men competing for the prestigious title, a check worth $300,00, and a shot at the glorious Mr. Olympia title. Defending champion Samson Dauda and 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan are the top two contenders.
James Hollingshead, Akim Williams, and Jon Delarosa are also highly capable competitors while Arnold Amateur winner Remeco Bose could turn out to be the dark horse. Here is the full list of all Arnold Classic 2024 contenders for the Men’s Open Division title:
- Remeco Bose
- Rafael Brandao
- Hadi Choopan
- Samson Dauda
- Horse Marcello De Angelis
- Jon Delarosa
- Mohamed Shaaban Elimbabi
- James Hollingshead
- A̶n̶d̶r̶e̶w̶ J̶a̶c̶k̶e̶d̶
- Rubiel Mosquera
- Justin Rodriguez
- Antoine Vaillant
- Akim Williams
Update: Arnold Classic 2023 third-place holder Andrew Jacked has withdrawn his name from this year’s event citing personal reasons. He will also remain absent from the Arnold Classic 2024 UK. The fan-favorite bodybuilder announced the disappointing news via Instagram.
Classic Physique Division Roster:
The Classic Physique division has become one of the most challenging contests recently and features some of the toughest competitors. Defending champion Ramon Rocha Queiroz will be eyeing his second consecutive title while former champions Breon Ansley and Terrence Ruffin are other top contenders.
Urs Kalecinski and Michael Daboul may also surprise the fans by lifting the trophy. Here are the contestants for the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique division:
- Breon Ansley
- Eric Brown Jr.
- Michael Daboul
- Darren Farrell
- Urs Kalecinski
- Antoine Loth
- Courage Opara
- Damien Patrick
- Ramon Rocha Queiroz
- Emanuele Riccotti
- Terrence Ruffin
- Wesley Vissers
Men’s Physique Division Roster:
The Men’s Physique division will see the crowning of a new champion as two-time champ Erin Banks is missing the tournament. Diogo Montenegro, Corey Morris, Mahmood Al-Maghrabi, Emmanuel Costa, and Jonas Jamena are the top contenders for the title. Here is the full lineup for the Men’s Physique division:
- Mahmood Al-Maghrabi
- Vitor Chaves
- Emmanuel Costa
- J̶e̶f̶f̶r̶e̶y̶ D̶a̶r̶k̶o̶
- Ismael Martinez Dominguez
- Emanual Hunter
- Jonas Jamena
- Vinicius Mateus Vieira Lima
- Diogo Montenegro
- Corey Morris
- Andres Ramos
- Emile Walker
Update: Jeffrey Darko has withdrawn from the Arnold Classic 2024 due to health issues.
Wellness International Division Roster:
The Wellness International contest will feature the Arnold Classic debut of the three-time Wellness Olympia champion Francielle Mattos who’ll be competing against 2022 winner Isabelle Pereira Nunes alongside other contestants. Here’s the full lineup for the Wellness International division roster:
- Sandra Colorado Acal
- Amanda Burnett
- Johanna Calcano
- Lili Dong
- Anne-Marie Gobeil
- Andrea Hrenko
- Hye Yoon Kim
- Francielle Mattos
- Isabelle Pereira Nunes
- Tefani-Sam Razhi
- Bruna Seredich
- Courtney Starr
Fitness International Division Roster:
The Fitness International division also has a stacked card this year with contenders like Jaclyn Baker, Minna Pajulahti, Tamara Vahn, and others looking to dethrone two-time champion Ariel Khadr. Here’s the full lineup for the Fitness International Division:
- Jaclyn Baker
- Jodi Boam
- Abby Bolton
- Tiffany Chandler
- Danielle Chikeles
- Anna Fomina
- Ariel Khadr
- Minna Pajulahti
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Nikolett Szabo
- Aurika Tyrgale
- Tamara Vahn
Bikini International Division Roster:
The Bikini International Division will witness the return of the former champion Angelica Teixeira and 2019 Olympia winner Elisa Pecini, who’ll be eyeing to dethrone the defending cham Lauralie Chapados. Here’s the full lineup for the Bikini International division roster:
- Rhoda Allie
- Vania Auguste
- Tamekia Carter
- Lauralie Chapados
- Aimee Delgado
- Ivanna Escandar
- Eli Fernandez
- Phoebe Hagan
- Ottavia Mazza
- Elisa Pecini
- Amanda Marques Pereira
- Angelica Teixeira
Pro Wheelchair Division Roster:
Harold Kelley is the reigning champion here against Olympia winner Karol Milewski and former champion Gabriele Andruilli along with other contenders. Here’s the full lineup of the Wheelchair division:
- Gabriele Andruilli
- Bradley Betts
- Tyler Brey
- Josue Fabiano
- Gaylon Grigsby
- Leonard Harmon
- Rajesh John
- Harold Kelley
- Antoni Khadraoui
- Chad McCrary
Final Thoughts:
These are all the competitors who’ll be posing on the stage at the Arnold Classic 2024 in their respective divisions. The tickets for the event are available on the Arnold Sports website. Fans who can’t visit the venue can watch the live action on the Arnold Classic free livestream.
That’s all for this post. Who are you rooting for this year? Tell us your favorites in the comments.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is the Arnold Classic 2024?:
The 2024 Arnold Classic will take place at the Greater Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio from March 1 to 3. The Arnold Sports Festival 2024 will kick off on February 29 at the same venue.
Who is competing at the Arnold Classic?:
The 2022 Mr. Olympia Champion Hadi Choopan and defending champion Samson Dauda are the top two contestants at the Arnold Classic 2024 Men’s Open division this year. The 2023 third-place holder Andrew Jacked was also announced for the event but he has withdrawn his name due to personal reasons.
Who has the most Arnold Classic wins?:
Dexter Jackson, popularly known as “The Blade,” has the most number of Arnold Classic wins with five first-place finishes in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, and 2015. He is the only man in history to win the coveted contest a record five times. Flex Wheeler comes second with four Arnold Classic wins.
How to watch the Arnold Classic 2024?:
The Arnold Classic 2024 will be live-streamed for everyone for free on the official website, arnoldsports.com. To watch the stream, you can visit the website when the contest is live and navigate to the dedicated section.
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