Vania Auguste Claims Gold in 2024 Arnold Classic Bikini International UK

Vania Auguste of the United States achieved her most significant IFBB Pro League career victory at the 2024-Arnold Classic Bikini International UK in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Auguste emerged victorious after surpassing 12 opponents.

American Tara Grier secured the runner-up position, while Marie-Eve Duchesneau of Canada claimed the bronze medal. Two-time Bikini Olympia winner Angelica Teixeira secured fourth place in her second show of comeback. Below are the top six finishers from this competition:

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2024 Arnold Classic Bikini International UK Official Results ( Auguste Gold)

Vania Auguste (USA)
Tara Grier (USA)
Marie-Eve Duchesneau (Canada)
Angelica Teixeira (USA)
Eli Fernandez (Mexico)
Phoebe Hagan (UK)

Pre-Judging Recap

With thirteen competitors, this lineup boasted the largest number of athletes among all seven divisions at the event. The contestants faced the live audience and judges, with additional viewers tuning in via livestream from home.

Following introductions to the Expo crowd, the judges conducted numerical comparisons and group callouts. The competition seemed to center around Auguste and Grier based on the callouts.

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Finals Recap

At the Saturday night finals in Birmingham, the judges conducted final comparisons, reviewing all 13 athletes one last time. The lineup included Teixeira, Grier, Auguste, and Duchesneau. Based on this callout, the competition seemed to be between Grier and Auguste.

Announcer Cicherillo announced Auguste as the champion, edging out Grier by just one point. Auguste secured qualification for the 2024 Bikini Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2024. She received the Bikini International UK trophy from 2022 Bikini Olympia champion Maureen Blanquisco and show promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Viewers can access replays of all seven pro divisions and other events from the 2024 Arnold Classic UK weekend for free by registering on the Arnold Sports UK website. Follow for comprehensive coverage at colossemstrength.com.

2024 Arnold Classic UK Results (Live Coverage)

Overview

Vania Auguste of the United States achieved a major victory at the 2024-Arnold Classic Bikini International UK in Birmingham, England, defeating 12 opponents. Tara Grier secured the runner-up position, while Marie-Eve Duchesneau claimed bronze. Two-time Bikini Olympia winner Angelica Teixeira secured fourth place. Auguste’s win earned her qualification for the 2024 Bikini Olympia in Las Vegas. Viewers can access replays of all events from the 2024 Arnold Classic UK weekend for free on the Arnold Sports UK website.

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