The 2024 Arnold Classic UK bodybuilding competitors list has officially been announced. On Friday, December 22, 2023, The Arnolds Sports Festival UK Instagram account disclosed who will be participating in the event, scheduled for March 15-17 in Birmingham, NEC.
This event will showcase seven divisions, including Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Wheelchair, Bikini, Fitness, and Wellness. The winners from each category will secure their qualification for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest set to take place October 10-13, 2024.
Arnold Classic champion Samson Duada is testing his mettle against the reigning 2022 Arnold Classic UK titleholder Andrew Jacked. Both men are set to go head to head in Birmingham this March 15-17. Also taking the stage will be former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan looking to come back from his loss to Derek Lunsford in Orlando, Florida in November.
2024 Arnold Classic UK Competitors List For March 15-17
The upcoming Arnold Classic UK, set to take place March 15-17, 2024 in Birmingham, NEC, promises an impressive lineup with seven competitive divisions. We’ve gathered the complete roster of participants recently revealed by the organizers.
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Men’s Open
Reigning Arnold Classic UK champion Andrew Jacked is returning to defend his title. Andrew Jacked will be going head-to-head with the current Arnold Classic Ohio champion Samson Dauda. Not to mention former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan will also be competing making the show even more exciting.
In addition, a crop of other contenders some of whom include James Hollingshead, Akim Williams, Antoine Vaillant, Rubiel Mosquera, and Mohamed Shaaban will be making their respective returns to the stage.
- James Hollingshead
- Samson Dauda
- Akim Williams
- Antoine Vaillant
- Chinedu ‘Andrew Jacked’ Obiekea
- Rubiel ‘Neckzilla’ Mosquera
- Mohamed Shaaban Elimbabi
- Hadi Choopan
- Jonathan Delarosa
Classic Physique
Back on the Classic Physique stage will be reigning champion Michael Daboul joined by Urs Kalecinski who has been making waves in his category. Former two-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Breon Ansley will also be bringing his best to the Arnold Classic UK.
- Wesley Vissers
- Michael Daboul
- Denis Romanov
- Emanuele Ricotti
- Urs Kalecinski
- Antoine Loth
- Josh Eastham
- Breon Ansley
Men’s Physique
Ten contenders in the Men’s Physique category will battle it out for the title. Some notable names taking the stage include Diogo Montenegro and Emanual Hunter.
- Emanual Hunter
- Adeyemi Awoyemi
- Kadeem Hillman
- Vitor Chaves
- Elton Mota
- Emile Walker
- Corey Morris
- Diogo Montenegro
- Jeffrey Darko
- Mahmood Al-Maghrabi
Wheelchair
Gabrielle Andriulli is looking to continue his reign as champion on stage with Nick Hewitt who is also making his return to compete for the gold.
- Oscar Gonzalez Gil
- Nick Hewitt
- Gabrielle Andriulli
- Anand Arnold
Bikini
With a massive lineup of 20 competitors for Bikini, returning 2021 Arnold Classic UK champion Phoebe Hagan has her hands full going up against names such as four-time Arnold Classic champion Angelica Teixeira. Given how competitive this division has become, fans are looking forward to its conclusion.
- Tamekia Carter
- Eli Fernandez
- Priscila Rodrigues
- Ivanna Escandar
- Cristobalina Pajares Torres
- Tara Grier
- Elisa Pecini
- Ndeye Ndour
- Vania Auguste
- Lucia Malavaze
- Alessia Facchin
- Kristina Brunauer
- Lisa Reith
- Tatiana Lanovenko
- Angelica Teixeira
- Phoebe Hagan
- Marie-Eve Duchesneau
- Ottavia Mazza
- Alice Marchisio
- Nittaya Kongthun
Fitness
Michelle Fredua-Mensah, a 2021 Arnold Classic UK champion, will face off with two-time reigning Arnold Classic champion Ariel Khadr for what is certain to be an explosive battle. With both women known for fierce and exciting individual routines, the night promises to be unforgettable.
- Ariel Khadr
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Tiffany Chandler
- Abby Bolton
- Aurika Tyrgale
- Nikolett Szabo
- Jaclyn Baker
- Minna Helena Pajulahti
- Michaela Pavleova
Wellness
In addition to those mentioned, 2022 Arnold Classic Wellness International champion Isabelle Nunes will be back to stake her claim against the formidable Wellness lineup. This division has also become a fan-favorite and will showcase some of the world’s best.
- Rosa Benadero Munoz
- Sandra Colorado Acal
- Wynter Addams
- Gisele Machado
- Isabelle Pereira Nunes
- Leonida Ciobu
- Amanda Burnett
- Juliana Mota
Fans are highly anticipating the return of the 2024 Arnold Classic UK. There was no Arnold Classic UK in 2023, though fortunately, bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger assured the bodybuilding community that the event would return. “The Austrian Oak” promised a re-launch of a new and improved Arnold Classic UK event, which is approaching in just a few months.
Considering the prestige behind shows with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s name attached to them, fans and bodybuilders alike celebrate these festivals annually. Don’t miss the bodybuilding action in March 2024.
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