The 2024 Arnold Classic welcomed Pro Men’s Wheelchair competitors to the stage on Saturday, March 2 in Columbus, Ohio. After an intense round of prejudging and a posedown in the finals, Rajesh John emerged victorious, earning a record seven titles! Gabriele Andriulli took second and Josue Fabiano placed third.
Every year, fans highly anticipate the Men’s Pro Wheelchair division, not only does it feature musclebound physiques, but it exemplifies the competitive spirit of the sport. Ahead of the contest, the bodybuilding community agreed that it would be challenging to stop Harold Kelley from securing another title. However, if anyone could do it, it was former Arnold champion Gabriele Andriulli.
Fans were in for an exciting battle between several contenders on the AC Wheelchair stage at the 2024 Arnold Classic Day 2. Most notably, frontrunners Gabriele Andriulli’s pecs and defined biceps presented a sound case for the title. Andriulli, a former Arnold Classic winner, was aiming to pull off the big win but faced resistance from the dense and conditioned Rajesh John.
2024 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Results:
While fans expected dominance from former six-time champ Harold ‘King Kong’ Kelley, it turned out to be a two-man battle between former AC champ Gabriele Andriulli and Rajesh John. Andriulli, who took fifth at the 2023 Olympia, improved drastically on stage and judges took notice.
Meanwhile, the relative newcomer Rajesh John shocked the audience with aesthetics, muscle volume, and size. In the end, Rajesh John pulled off the big win with Gabriele Andriulli finishing second place. Joseu Fabiano took third place, respectively.
- Winner — Rajesh John
- Second Place — Gabriele Andriulli
- Third Place — Josue Fabiano
- Fourth Place — Harold ‘King Kong’ Kelley
- Fifth Place — Gaylon Grigsby
- Sixth Place — Bradley Betts
- Seventh Place — Leonard Harmon
Pro Wheelchair Scorecard
Highlights:
Pro Wheelchair Past Winners
| Years | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Gabriele Andriulli |
| 2020 | Harold Kelley |
| 2019 | Harold Kelley |
| 2018 | Harold Kelley |
| 2017 | Harold Kelley |
| 2016 | Harold Kelley |
2024 Arnold Classic Results
Day One
Day Two
- Arnold Classic Open Bodybuilding Results
- Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results
- Arnold Classic Bikini Results
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