The 2025 Arnold Classic Ohio featured seven divisions: Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini, Wellness, and Pro Wheelchair. Competitors vied for supremacy from February 28 to March 1 in Columbus, Ohio, where cash prizes and Olympia qualifications were fought for. The two-day event started Friday and ended Saturday, featuring seven divisions that crowned their winners.
Since 1989, the annual Arnold Classic has been a staple bodybuilding event in the IFBB Pro League. Catering to fans from around the globe, it remains the second most important contest of the year, behind the Mr. Olympia. The stakes were higher than ever in 2025, as bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed that the Men’s Open winner would walk away with a $500,000 purse.Â
The Arnold Sports Festival was more than a bodybuilding showcase, there were a variety of action-packed contests that left fans enthralled. From strongman and strongwoman events to arm wrestling, powerlifting, and martial arts, there was an attraction for everyone in Columbus.Â
2025 Arnold Classic Winners:
- Men’s Open: Derek Lunsford
- Classic Physique: Mike Sommerfeld
- Men’s Physique: Ali Bilal
- Bikini: Vania Auguste
- Fitness: Jacyln Baker
- Wellness: Eduarda Bezerra
- Pro Wheelchair: Rajesh John
2025 Arnold Classic Results and Prize Money
Below are the results and a recap of the bodybuilding action from the 2024 Arnold Classic:
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Bodybuilding Results
The night was filled with high drama as Samson Dauda and Derek Lunsford battled it out for a $500,00 check and the coveted Arnold Classic title. Lunsford dramatically improved from his third-place Olympia showing. His quads were bigger and fuller, his chest was striated, and he still had the mass to overpower his rivals with his signature back double biceps pose.Â
Samson Dauda turned up the heat during the confirmation rounds in the finals. He and Lunsford pushed each other for multiple rounds of posing called by head judge Steve Weinberger. While Dauda’s most muscular shot looked unstoppable, Lunsford’s new and improved package secured him the victory. Dauda landed in second with Andrew Jacked nabbing a spot in third place on the podium.Â
- Winner — Derek Lunsford – ($500,000)
- Second Place — Samson DaudaÂ
- Third Place — Andrew JackedÂ
- Fourth Place — Brandon CurryÂ
- Fifth Place — William BonacÂ
- Sixth Place — Akim WilliamsÂ
- Seventh Place — Shaun Clarida
- Eighth Place — James Hollingshead
- Ninth Place — Carlos Thomas Jr
- Tenth Place — Patrick Moore
*Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award — Samson DaudaÂ
*Ed Corney Best Poser Award — Derek LunsfordÂ
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results
Men’s Physique delivered an unforgettable event with chatter online mixed about who might pull away with the win. It was apparent that Ali Bilal nailed his peak as his blend of fullness and condition saw him command center stage for most of the prejudging and finals.Â
Erin Banks got tighter for the finals and, as a result, managed to push defending champ Diogo Montenegro down a spot on the podium. Banks continues to steadily improve his condition and will be a massive player heading into the next Olympia. Ultimately, Ali Bilal got the job done in first. Erin Banks took second place, with Diogo Montenegro leaving Ohio in third.Â
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Bilal | Afghanistan |
| 2 | Erin Banks | United States |
| 3 | Diogo Ferreira Montenegro | United States |
| 4 | Emmanuel Costa | Brazil |
| 5 | Alessandro Cavagnola | Italy |
| 6 | Jason Huynh | United States |
| 7 | Rhyan Clark | United States |
| 8 | Guilherme dos Santos Gualberto | Brazil |
| 8 | Guilherme Gualberto | Brazil |
| 9 | Sidy Pouye | Spain |
| 10 | Rafael Oliveira | Brazil |
| 11 | Dmytro Voievodchuk | United States |
2025 Arnold Classic Bikini Results
Bikini saw a few swings in momentum throughout the finals as it was a three-woman show between Vania Auguste, Aimee Delgado, and Ashlyn Little. As the comparisons progressed, Auguste and Delgado pushed each other, with both displaying stage confidence and aesthetic physiques.Â
Delgado picked up second at this contest behind Lauralie Chapados in 2024, so many fans thought she’d be a shoo-in to win this year. Auguste, meanwhile, took third at the 2024 Arnold Classic but brought major refinements to the stage. In the end, Vania Auguste won her first Arnold Classic title. Aimee Delgado and Ashlyn Little took the second and third place positions.Â
Arnold Classic 2025 Classic Physique Results
The Classic Physique showdown at the Arnold Classic was filled with twists and turns. Wesley Vissers, the defending champion, missed the mark once again after his eighth-place showing at the Olympia. He fell to fifth place in Ohio, whereas Michael Daboul and Matt Greggo brought major improvements.Â
However, Logan Franklin looked to reach another level and ended up pushing Mike Sommerfeld the hardest of anyone. Franklin’s conditioning was on point, especially from the rear, where his hamstring detail shined on stage. Sommerfeld’s poise and overall fullness carried him to the win, but it wasn’t without a fight. Franklin, at his all-time best, finished runner-up with Matt Greggo making a statement in third place.Â
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Sommerfeld | Germany |
| 2 | Logan Franklin | United States |
| 3 | Matthew Greggo | United States |
| 4 | Michael Daboul | United Arab Emirates |
| 5 | Wesley Vissers | Netherlands |
| 6 | Jihoon Bang | - |
| 7 | Osmar Alanis | - |
| 8 | Jeremiah Willies | United States |
| 9 | Lucas Funk | United States |
2025 Arnold Classic Fitness Results
The Arnold Classic Fitness International had fans on the edge of their seats. These contests are always hard to predict because a third of the judging is based on the physique round, with the other two-thirds being dependent on their individual routines.Â
By the time finals rolled around, it was evident that Jaclyn Baker was in the running for gold. Given her previous success at this event and her experience in the Fitness category, her routine had a huge impact on the scorecards. Michelle Fredua-Mensah also made a powerful bid to claim the title. While it was a close affair, Jaclyn Baker walked away in first place. Michelle Fredua-Mensah and Tamara Vahn carved out spots on the podium in second and third place, respectively.Â
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaclyn Baker | United States |
| 2 | Michelle Fredua-Mensah | United Kingdom |
| 3 | Tamara Vahn | Canada |
| 4 | Amber Steffen | United States |
| 5 | Andrea Glass | United States |
| 6 | Tiffany Chandler | United States |
| 7 | Kristin Pope | United States |
| 8 | Michelle Gales | United States |
| 9 | Minna Pajulahti | Finland |
| 10 | Rene Brosch | United States |
2025 Arnold Classic Wellness Results
The Wellness category continues to deliver shock and awe at the Arnold Classic. Heading into the event, all eyes were on reigning Wellness Olympia champion Isabelle Nunes. Her full quads and density from the back were impressive qualities that got the judges’ attention quickly. She had big plans to win the contest given that she claimed Arnold Classic gold back in 2022.Â
However, Eduarda Bezerra was on fire throughout prejudging and particularly in the finals, where she appeared more at ease and tighter all around. It’s always a risk for an Olympia champion to put their momentum on the line outside of their title defense, and Nunes learned that lesson tonight. It was extremely close, but Eduarda Bezerra picked up a massive victory. Isabelle Nunes and Elisa Alcantara took second and third-place honors.Â
2025 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pro Results
The 2025 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pro results were filled with surprises. Harold Kelley, a six-time AC champion, was unable to fend off a hungry group of contenders and fell to fifth place. Instead, the center stage was dominated by defending Arnold Classic titleholder Rajesh John. His combination of muscle hardness and detail laid the foundation for him to find success at this contest.Â
James Berger presented arguably the greatest package of his career. His posing routine, capped delts, and tight midsection gave him the edge against most of his rivals. While he certainly pushed all athletes in the finals, Rajesh John ended up defending his title. James Berger and Gabrielle Andriulli took second and third-place podium spots.Â
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajesh John | India |
| 2 | James Berger | United States |
| 3 | Gabriele Andriulli | Italy |
| 4 | Kevin Secundino | France |
| 5 | Harold Kelley | United States |
| 6 | Bradley Betts | United States |
| 7 | Jason Metcalf | United States |
| 8 | Steve Suppes | United States |
2025 Arnold Classic Scorecards
2024 Arnold Classic Pre-Judging Insights:
As the 2024 Arnold Classic unfolds, our team has been hard at work putting together detailed recaps and thoughtful breakdowns of the pre-judging posing routines and callouts. Check out our in-depth reports to get the full scoop on all the event’s key moments!
- Men’s Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report
- Classic Physique Prejudging Report
- Men’s Physique Prejudging ReportÂ
- Bikini International Prejudging ReportÂ
- Wellness International Prejudging Report
- Fitness International Prejudging Report
2024 Arnold Classic Results
Check out our comprehensive results pages; don’t miss a moment from the second-biggest bodybuilding attraction of the year!Â
Day One
Day Two
- Arnold Classic Open Bodybuilding Results
- Arnold Classic Bikini Results
- Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results
- Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair ResultsÂ
Fitness Volt congratulates all athletes who took part in this historic event!Â
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