The 2026 Arnold Classic Wellness International finals wrapped up on March 6 at the Battelle Grand inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The event kicked off at 7 PM EST. After a thrilling finale, Rayane Fogal claimed the Arnold Classic Wellness International title!
The Wellness class has rapidly become one of the most popular divisions in the IFBB Pro League. It attracts fans from around the world, and this year featured a strong lineup. However, reigning Arnold Classic champ Eduarda Bezerra opted not to compete at this contest, leaving room for a new titleholder to emerge. Elisa Alcantara and Rayane Fogal were among the favorites to win.
During the finals, Elisa Alcantara and Rayane Fogal picked up where they left off during prejudging. Both brought impressive lower body density and confident posing routines. It was a suspenseful event, with tons of speculation online as to who would win.
2026 Arnold Classic Wellness Results:
Elisa Alcantara has been on a roll in the IFBB Pro League. She took bronze at last year’s Arnold Classic, proving she could stand against the best. Her confidence didn’t falter on the Olympia stage in 2025, which helped her secure third place in Vegas. This time out, she was determined to leave no doubt among the judges.
Rayane Fogal has remained one of the most consistent Wellness talents, making steady improvements season-to-season. She earned fourth place at the 2025 Olympia and leveraged that momentum for another solid performance. After an intense battle, Rayane Fogal won the Arnold Classic Wellness International crown. Elisa Alcantara finished runner-up, and Alexis Drury took third place.
| Place | Athlete | Country | Prejudging | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayane Fogal | Brazil | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 | Elisa Alcantara | Dominican Republic | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 3 | Alexis Drury | United States | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 4 | Valquiria Telles Lopes | Brazil | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 5 | Raeli Pereira Dias | Brazil | 26.00 | 26.00 |
| 6 | Danai Theodoropoulou | Australia | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 7 | Giselle Machado | Brazil | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| 8 | Camile Luz | Brazil | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 9 | Kassandra Gillis | United States | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| 10 | Marissa Andreou | United States | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 11 | Isamara Santos | Brazil | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| 12 | Laysha Yireth Benitez Millan | United States | 59.00 | 59.00 |
Highlights:
2026 Arnold Classic Results
Day One
Day Two
- Arnold Classic Open Bodybuilding Results
- Arnold Classic Bikini Results
- Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results
- Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Results
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