The Men’s Physique finals for the 2024 Arnold Classic took place on Saturday, March 2 inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center. In the end, Diogo Montenegro raised gold above his head after an intense handful of call-outs against top contenders. Meanwhile, Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima and Vitor Chaves took second and third with career-best looks.
The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival has witnessed tons of action over the weekend. Ahead of the Men’s Physique portion of the competition, fans expected a fierce showdown despite the absence of former two-time champion Erin Banks.
With top names such as Diogo Montenegro, Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima, and Corey Morris eying the title, palpable suspense surrounded the event. It became crystal clear throughout the finals that these men were after more than just gold, as a 2024 Olympia qualification will also be afforded to the winner of this competition.
2024 Arnold Men’s Physique Results:
- Winner — Diogo Montenegro
- Second Place — Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima
- Third Place — Vitor Chaves
- Fourth Place — Kyron Holden
- Fifth Place — Corey Morris
- Sixth Place — Emanuel Hunter
- Seventh Place — Ismael Martinez Dominguez
- Eighth Place — Jonas Jamena
- Ninth Place — Emmanuel Costa
- Tenth Place — Andres Ramos
- Eleventh Place — Mahmood Al-Maghrabi
While the last prejudging callout featured four top contenders, it was clear the judges needed a closer look at the finals. Fan favorite and divisional mainstay Diogo Montenegro put forth a complete and conditioned physique tonight, shining in the back shots. Montenegro’s last Arnold Classic was in 2022, where he carved out a third-place finish. When it was time to test himself on the Olympia stage in 2023, he placed fifth.
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Meanwhile, the front density of Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima also caught the judges’ attention throughout the finals. He last competed at the 2023 Olympia but was unable to place in the top 15. After a close match on stage, Diogo Montenegro picked up the big win.
Men’s Physique Scorecard
Men’s Physique Champions
| Years | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Erin Banks |
| 2020 | Andre Ferguson |
| 2019 | Andre Ferguson |
| 2018 | Andre Ferguson |
| 2017 | Ryan Terry |
| 2016 | Brandon Hendrickson |
| 2015 | Sadik Hadzovic |
Highlights:
2024 Arnold Classic Results
Day One
Day Two
- Arnold Classic Open Bodybuilding Results
- Arnold Classic Bikini Results
- Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Results
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