The 2024 Arnold Classic lineup of athletes has been officially announced. On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Arnold Sports Instagram account revealed who will be participating at the 2024 Arnold Classic, which is scheduled for March 1-3 in Columbus, Ohio.
This event will feature a total of seven divisions including Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini, Wellness, and Pro Wheelchair. All winners of each category will receive qualifications for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest taking place October 10-13 next year.
The 2023 Arnold Classic was stacked with some of the biggest names in bodybuilding. This included Samson Dauda and Nick Walker in the Men’s Open. It was an impressive showdown between these two mass monsters though Samson Dauda ultimately pulled out the win.
This year, fans won’t get to see these two rematch since as of now Nick Walker won’t be competing at the Arnold Classic. Walker’s main focus will be the 2024 Mr. Olympia where he intends to make up for lost time after his hamstring tear kept him from taking the stage.
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Despite Nick Walker’s absence, there will be some exciting front-runners competing at the 2024 Arnold Classic. Recently, Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera has made headlines for his unbelievably huge physique that is equipped with tree trunk legs and a huge neck.
Another exciting name taking the stage is former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan. Following his loss to Derek Lunsford, Choopan is determined to dominate this year which includes plans for the Arnold Classic. If Hadi Choopan brings the same package he brought to the Olympia stage, many fans believe he’ll win this show.
2024 Arnold Classic Competitors List For March 1-3
This year the Arnold Classic is set to take place March 1-3 in Columbus, Ohio. Including seven divisions, the 2024 Arnold Classic is stacked with talent. The IFBB Pro Leagues just released the full list of competitors that we have compiled below.
Men’s Open
As one of the most competitive divisions at the Mr. Olympia, it is no surprise that the Arnold Classic will be just as cutthroat. With Hadi Choopan, Samson Dauda, and Andrew Jacked on a collision course, it’ll be a night to remember.
Not to mention newcomers Marcello De Angelos (Horse MD) and Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera will be making their AC debut appearances, adding to the already talent-filled roster. Others like Rafael Brando, Akim Williams, Mohamed Shaaban, Antoine Vaillant, and James Hollingshead will also be in attendance aiming to do some damage.
- Remeco Bose – Not Competing
- Rafael Brandao
- Hadi Choopan
- Samson Dauda
- Marcello De Angelos
- Jonathan De La Rosa
- James Hollingshead
- Andrew Jacked – Not Competing
- Rubiel Mosquera – Not Competing
- Justin Rodriguez
- Mohamed Shaaban
- Antoine Valliant
- Akim Williams
Classic Physique
Like the Men’s Open, Classic Physique is full of impressive competitors including reigning Arnold Classic champion Ramon Dino, who has also been runner-up two times at the Mr. Olympia. Urs Kalecinski will also be in the lineup as he continues to pursue one-on-one battles with Queiroz. Meanwhile, former two-time Classic Physique Olympia Breon Ansley will give it his best shot too!
- Breon Ansley
- Eric Brown Jr.
- Michael Daboul
- Darren Farrell
- Urs Kalecinski
- Antoine Loth
- Courage Opara
- Damien Patrick
- Ramon Rocha Queiroz
- Emanuele Ricotti
- Terrence Ruffin – Not Competing
- Wesley Vissers
Men’s Physique
Erin Banks won’t be competing at the AC so a new champ will be crowned in the division.
- Mahmood Al-Maghrabi
- Vitor Chaves
- Emmanuel Costa
- Jeffrey Darko
- Ismael Martinez Dominguez
- Emanuel Hunter
- Jonas Jamena
- Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima
- Diego Montenegro
- Corey Morris
- Andres Ramos
- Emile Walker – Not Competing
Fitness
Two-time Arnold Classic champion Ariel Khadr returns to defend her title seeking a third win.
- Jaclyn Baker
- Jodi Boam
- Abby Bolton
- Tiffany Chandler
- Danielle Chikeles
- Ariel Khadr
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Anna Fomina
- Minna Pajulahti
- Nikolett Szabo
- Aurika Tyrgale
- Tamara Vahn
Bikini
The stage will be filled with champions including Lauralie Chapados and Angelica Teixeira battling it out to determine the best of the best.
- Rhoda Allie
- Vania Auguste
- Tamekia Carter
- Lauralie Chapados
- Aimee Delgado
- Ivanna Escandar
- Eli Fernandez
- Phoebe Hagan
- Ottavia Mazza
- Elisa Pecini – Not Competing
- Amanda Marques Pereira
- Angelica Teixeira
Wellness
Runner-up at Olympia Isabelle Nunes will take the stage going up against a three-time Olympia champion Francielle Mattos.
- Sandra Colorado Acal
- Amanda Burnett
- Johanna Calcano
- Lili Dong
- Anne-Marie Gobiel
- Andrea Hrenko
- Hye Yoon Kim
- Francielle Mattos
- Isabelle Nunes
- Tefani-Sam Rahzi
- Bruna Seredich
- Courtney Starr
Pro Wheelchair
The reigning Arnold Classic champion and five-time Mr. Olympia champion Harold Kelley will go up against the former Arnold champion Gabriele Andriulli for an exciting showdown.
- Gabriele Andriulli
- Bradley Betts
- Tyler Brey
- Gaylon Grigsby
- Josue Fabiano
- Leonard Harmon
- Rajesh John
- Harold Kelley
- Antoni Khadraoui
With a highly competitive roster announced for the 2024 Arnold Classic, the bodybuilding community couldn’t be more thrilled for the future. After narrowly losing his Mr. Olympia title to teammate Derek Lunsford, Hadi Choopan will have the chance to make another statement at his first-ever Arnold Classic contest.
This show also allows Samson Dauda to rematch Choopan, who is only one of two men two places ahead of “The Nigerian Lion” on the big stage. Don’t miss any of the action, we will have you covered here at Fitness Volt!
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