The 2021 Arnold Classic took place September 25th, in Columbus, Ohio. This is the results of this contest, one of the biggest bodybuilding events of the year.
Every year, the Arnold Classic is the second biggest bodybuilding contest of the year, only to the Olympia. This year, due to some scheduling conflicts from the global pandemic, the Arnold is taking place just two weeks before the Mr. O goes down in Florida.
The cutoff window for athletes to qualify for the Olympia was earlier the month, which means that the winners of this year’s Arnold and the points earned for other athlete placings, go towards qualifying for the 2022 Olympia. The only exception to that is the winner of the Men’s Open, who will be invited to compete if Florida two weeks later, if they are not already.
Because of these high stakes and how close it is to the Olympia, the 2021 Arnold Classic lineup was shaping up to be one of the best and most staked in the contest’s history. Unfortunately the exciting roster took a few blows in the lead up to the event.
First it was Cedric McMillan who pulled out due to lingering issues from an injury he suffered, before Lionel Beyeke had to pull out over travel issues. Then just a few days before it went down, Roelly Winklaar withdrew to seemingly focus on his Olympia prep, and reigning Arnold champ William Bonac also had travel issues forcing him out.
Nevertheless, the 2021 Arnold Classic continued on with fans still excited to see who would come out on top. Below you will find the results from this contest.
2021 Arnold Classic Winners
All the winners in each division from the Arnold Classic 2021
- Men’s Open Bodybuilding: Nick Walker
- Classic Physique: Terrence Ruffin
- Fitness: Missy Truscott
- Bikini: Jennier Dorie
2021 Arnold Classic Results and Prize Money
Complete results and recap of the 2021 Arnold Classic
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
Nick Walker wins his first ever 2021 Arnold Classic Title
1. Nick Walker ($130,000)
2. Iain Valliere ($75,000)
3. Steve Kuclo ($50,000)
4. Justin Rodriguez ($30,000)
5. Akim Williams ($15,000)
6. Sergio Oliva Jr. ($10,000)
7. Mokhamed El Emam ($2000)
8. Maxx Charles ($2000)
9. Hassan Mostafa ($2000)
10. Seung Chul Lee ($2000)
Best Poser Award
Sergio Oliva Jr. wins his 2nd consecutive Arnold Classic Physique best poser award.
Open Bodybuilding Poser Award: Sergio Oliva Jr. ($10,000)
Most Muscular Award
Nick Walker also wins the Franco Columbu most muscular award!
Most Muscular Award: Nick Walker ($10,000)
Classic Physique
Terrence Ruffin wins the Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique
1. Terrence Ruffin
2. Alex Cambronero
3. Logan Franklin
4. Courage Opara
5. Bryan Jones
6. Fabian Mayr
7. Dani Younan
8. Peter Molnar
9. Tony Taveras
10. Jarek Crew
Best Poser Award
Logan Franklin wins the Classic Physique best poser award
Classic Physique Poser Award: Logan Franklin ($10,000)
Fitness International
Missy Truscott wins her 2nd consecutive Fitness International title
1. Missy Truscott ($25,000)
2. Oksana Grishina ($13,000)
3. Ariel Khadr ($8000)
4. Jaclyn Baker
5. Aurika Tyrgale
6. Darrian Borrello
7. Minna Pajulahti
8. Sally Kendall-Williams
Bikini International
Jennier Dorie wins the Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini title
1. Jennier Dorie ($7,000)
2. Elisa Pecini ($4000)
3. Lauralie Chapados
4. Ashley Kaltwasser
5. Romina Basualdo
6. Breena Martinez
7. Jasmine Gonzlez
8. Jourdanne Lee
9. Gabriella Messias
10. Priscila Leimbacher
2021 Arnold Classic Score Cards
Congratulations are in order for all the winners of the 2021 Arnold Classic.
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