The highly competitive Bikini category was on full display over the weekend at the 2023 Arnold Classic. Prejudging for the Bikini division began Saturday, March 4, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. EST with finals concluding later that evening between 7 P.M. – 10 P.M. EST.
As one of the most competitive divisions in the IFBB Pro League, Bikini standouts brought some incredible packages to Ohio. Returning 2022 Arnold Classic Bikini Invitational winner Lauralie Chapados will look to cement herself as a two-time champion. She has a chip on her shoulder after finishing fifth at the recent Olympia contest. The latest Bikini Olympia was won by Maureen Blanquisco, who entered this show as one of the favorites.
Meanwhile, decorated Bikini Pro Ashley Kaltwasser is back in action. She won the Arnold Bikini title back in 2014. She also holds the distinction of having won the prestigious Bikini Olympia title three times. The lineup is absolutely stacked as former Bikini Olympia Jennifer Dorie returned to Ohio looking to earn gold once again.
During prejudging, there were a series of call outs, which saw four contenders battling for first place. Among them were Bikini standouts, Lauralie Chapados (defending champion), Maureen Blanquisco (2022 Bikini Olympia), Jennifer Dorie and Ashley Kaltwasser. Fans are excited to see which lady pulls ahead in the finals tonight.
Check the callout reports below:
2023 Arnold Classic Bikini Pre-judging
First Callout
- Lauralie Chapados
- Maureen Blanquisco
- Ashley Kaltwasser
- Jennifer Dorie
Second Callout
- Ivannah Escandar
- Romina Basualdo
- Alessia Facchin
- Eli Fernandez
- Ukachi Onyejiaka
Final Callout (Top 4)
- Lauralie Chapados
- Maureen Blanquisco
- Ashley Kaltwasser
- Jennifer Dorie
Bikini Highlights:
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2023 Arnold Classic Schedule
Friday, Mar 03, 2023
Prejudging: (12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST)
Finals: (7:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST)
Saturday, Mar 04, 2023
Prejudging: (10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST)
- Arnold Men’s Physique
- Bikini International
- Pro Wheelchair – Prejudging & Finals
Finals: (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST)
- Arnold Classic
- Arnold Men’s Physique
- Bikini International
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