Preview of the 2023 Arnold Classic
The 2023 Arnold Classic is set to feature some of the top bodybuilders from around the world in Columbus.
The 2023 Arnold Classic is set to take place in Columbus, OH, this weekend. The event is expected to be a spectacle, with some of the world’s best bodybuilders competing for the top spot in various categories. The Men’s Open division winner will be awarded a prize of $300,000, making the competition even more exciting.
Second paragraph: From March 2 to March 5, 2023, fans of bodybuilding can look forward to one of the biggest shows of the year. The Men’s Open roster for the 2023 Arnold Classic promises to be an intense competition, with top athletes from around the world vying for the title.
Men’s Open Roster for the 2023 Arnold Classic:
- Nick Walker
- Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
- Andrew Jacked
- Shaun Clarida
- William Bonac
- Kamal Elgargni
- Samson Dauda
- Akim Williams
- Patrick Moore
- Justin Rodriguez
With reigning champion Brandon Curry out of the competition this year, the 2021 AC winner Nick Walker is expected to be the favorite among fans and experts. Walker, who finished third in the 2022 Mr. Olympia, will be using the AC as an opportunity for redemption. He considers Derek Lunsford, the 2022 Olympia runner-up and former 212 Olympia champion (2021), as one of his main rivals. Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler has also picked Walker as the No. 1 contender, while seven-time 212 Olympia champion Flex Lewis expects him to take the title.
There are several worthy opponents who could potentially beat Walker. Former two-time Mr. Olympia (2020-2021) Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay is returning to the competition after a two-year absence. Meanwhile, two-time AC winner (2018, 2020) William Bonac aims to return to the top of the podium. Additionally, Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, also known as “Andrew Jacked,” could be a dark horse competitor. He burst onto the scene as an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League rookie in 2022 with wins in the Texas Pro and Arnold Classic UK.
Fitness Division
- Ariel Khadr (2022 champion)
- Jaclyn Baker
- Tiffany Chandler
- Oksana Grishina
- Allison Kramer
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Minna Pajulahti
- Terra Plum
- Kristin Pope
- Tamara Vahn
Classic Physique
- Jason Brown
- Alex Cambronero
- Neil currey
- Urs Kalecinski
- Kyrylo Khudaiev
- Mehdi Larijani
- Courage Opara
- Ramon Rocha Queiroz
- Mike Sommerfeld
Wellness Divsion
- Isabelle Nunes (2022 champion)
- Marissa Andrews
- Sunny Andrews
- Yarishna Ayala
- Angela Borges
- Julia Chitarra
- Rayane Fogel
- Kassandra Gillis
- Andrea Hrenko
- Giselle Machado
Men’s Physique
- Erin Banks (2022 champion)
- Ali Bilal
- Vitor Chaves
- Carlos DeOliveira
- Juan Manuel Gomez
- Emmanuel Hunter
- Youcef Djoudi
- Diogo Montenegro
- Jahvair Mullings
- Edvan Ferriera Palmeira
- Antoine Weatherspoon
Bikini Division
- Lauralie Chapados (2022 champion)
- Romina Basualdo
- Maureen Blanquisco
- Jennifer Dorie
- Ivanna Escandar
- Eli Fernandez
- Alessia Fachin
- Phoebe Hagan
- Ashley Kaltwasser
- Ukachi Onyejiaka
- India Paulino
The 2023 AC is a major event in fitness and bodybuilding, with high expectations for Walker and his competitors to impress both the live audience and pay-per-view viewers. Given past performances, it is likely that these bodybuilding superstars will deliver an impressive show.
Credited image: @nick_walker39 (Instagram)
