Welcome to the Arnold Classic 2023 bodybuilding competition, held in Columbus, Ohio, from 2nd to 5th March 2023. The highly-anticipated Arnold Classic 2023 has ended, and the results are in!
Samson Dauda
Samson Dauda is a professional bodybuilder from the United Kingdom.
He won the Arnold Classic 2023 and demonstrated remarkable improvement since his previous appearances at the Arnold Classic USA and UK and the Olympia, where he placed an impressive sixth.
Nick Walker
The reigning champion from the 2021 Arnold Classic retook 2nd place with his impressive physique and undeniable stage presence. He also got the Most Muscular Award at the Arnold Classic 2023.
This victory marks another milestone in his already successful career, having placed 3rd in the prestigious Mr Olympia competition.
Chinedu “Andrew Jacked” Obiekea
Chinedu “Andrew Jacked” Obiekea, from the United States, won the overall title at the 2022 Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Championships.
He took 3rd place in the open division at the stage of the Arnold Classic 2023. He also got the Best Poser Award at the Arnold Classic 2023.
He finished 8th at the Olympia 2022 competition.
Big Ramy
Big Ramy, Elssbiay, is a professional bodybuilder from Egypt. A former Mr Olympia champion and one of the greatest bodybuilders ever came in second place.
He last competed on the Arnold stage in 2020 and finished third, but his incredible physique and experience helped him secure the fourth spot in this year’s competition.
Shaun “GK” Clarida
Shaun Clarida is a professional bodybuilder from the United States. He debuted his Arnold Classic and claimed 5th place in the open division.
He won the 2021 Legion Sports Fest, and his impressive physique and dedication to the sport were on full display in this year’s competition. He won the 212 Mr Olympia in 2020 and 2022.
Akim Williams
Akim Williams is a professional bodybuilder from the United States. He got a sixth place at the Arnold Classic 2023.
He previously placed seventh in Men’s Bodybuilding at the 2020 Arnold Classic USA, fifth in Men’s Bodybuilding at the 2021 Arnold Classic USA, and sixteenth in Men’s Open Bodybuilding at the 2022 Mr Olympia.
William “The Conqueror” Bonac
William “The Conqueror” Bonac is a professional bodybuilder from Ghana. A two-time Arnold Classic champion in 2018 and 2020, he came in seventh place at the Arnold Classic 2023 after finishing ninth in the Olympia 2022.
Justin Rodriguez
Justin Rodriguez is a professional bodybuilder from the United States. He got 7th place at the Arnold Classic 2018.
He got 8th place at the Arnold Classic 2023.
He previously placed fifth in the 2022 Arnold Classic USA, eighth in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding at the 2021 Mr Olympia, and fifteenth in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding at the 2022 Mr Olympia.
Kamal Elgargani
Kamal Elgargani is a professional bodybuilder from Libya. He is the 2019 Olympia champion in the 212 division, competed in the open class at the Arnold Classic, and secured seventh place.
He placed 9th at the Arnold Classic 2023.
He won the Arnold Classic USA in 2018 in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding up to 212. He secured 3rd place at the Olympia 2022 in his respective division.
Patrick Moore
Patrick Moore is a professional bodybuilder from the United States. He previously placed tenth in Men’s Bodybuilding at the 2020 Arnold Classic USA and fourteenth in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding at the 2021 Mr Olympia.
Overall, the Arnold Classic 2023 was a highly competitive and exciting event, showcasing some of the greatest bodybuilders in the world. Congratulations to all the competitors for their hard work and dedication and the top 10 athletes for their impressive performances.