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The 2026 Arnold Classic has concluded in Columbus, and here's what you need to know. Andrew Jacked claimed the Men's Open title, taking home a record $750,000. Wesley Vissers won Classic Physique in a surprising comeback, while Aimee Delgado dominated Bikini and Rayane Fogal topped Wellness. Michelle Fredua-Mensah swept the Fitness division, continuing her dominant run.
If you're curious about upsets, Olympia implications, and every division's full podium, there's plenty more to uncover.
In the Men's Open, Andrew Jacked secured $750,000 and the Best Poser Award, while Nick Walker and Hadi Choopan rounded out the podium placements. It's the largest payout in bodybuilding history, so you can't overlook its significance.
In the Classic Physique division, Vissers delivered impressive improvements and reclaimed his Arnold Classic 2026 winner's status. Matheus Menegate finished second, and Andrea Mammoli earned third alongside the Best Poser Award, making the classic physique division one of the weekend's most compelling contests.
In the fitness international division, Michelle Fredua-Mensah dominated after winning the Olympia title the previous October. She entered as a clear favorite, and she delivered. Amber Steffen finished second, while Allison Kramer took third.
Aimee Delgado claimed the Bikini title, with Lauralie Chapados (2nd) and Ashlyn Little (3rd) rounding out the podium.
In the Wellness International division, Rayane Fogal impressed judges with her symmetry and stage presence, securing the top spot.
Amber Steffen finished second, while Allison Kramer took third. In Bikini, Aimee Delgado claimed victory over Lauralie Chapados and Ashlyn Little. Rayane Fogal won Wellness, impressing with symmetry and stage presence. You'll also notice that Andrea Mammoli took home the best poser special award in Classic Physique.
At the same time, the pro wheelchair division saw James Berger earn gold with a noticeably tighter physique than the competition.
Many anticipated Matheus Menegate would edge him out, making Vissers' convincing victory a genuine surprise. Andrea Mammoli, while not winning the division, turned heads by earning the Best Poser award, reinforcing that presentation still matters enormously.
In Fitness, you'd have expected the reigning Arnold champion to defend her title. Still, Amber Steffen's runner-up performance nearly stole the show, proving the division's depth was stronger than most anticipated heading into competition weekend.
James Berger's Pro Wheelchair victory similarly positions him as a frontrunner heading into the Olympia. Beyond the winners, special awards and best poser recognition elevate competitors like Andrea Mammoli in the judges' eyes. Meanwhile, athletes such as Allison Kramer, Elisa Alcantara, and Alexis Drury used strong Arnold performances to build Olympia qualifying points.
You're now watching a division landscape that's been completely reshaped, with Columbus's momentum carrying these competitors directly into Olympia prep.
If you're curious about upsets, Olympia implications, and every division's full podium, there's plenty more to uncover.
2026 Arnold Classic Men's Open and Classic Physique Winners
The 2026 Arnold Classic crowned two standout division winners in Men's Open and Classic Physique, with Andrew Jacked and Wesley Vissers each claiming top honors at the 38th annual event in Columbus, Ohio. If you're tracking bodybuilding competition results, these notable athlete performances defined the weekend.In the Men's Open, Andrew Jacked secured $750,000 and the Best Poser Award, while Nick Walker and Hadi Choopan rounded out the podium placements. It's the largest payout in bodybuilding history, so you can't overlook its significance.
In the Classic Physique division, Vissers delivered impressive improvements and reclaimed his Arnold Classic 2026 winner's status. Matheus Menegate finished second, and Andrea Mammoli earned third alongside the Best Poser Award, making the classic physique division one of the weekend's most compelling contests.
2026 Arnold Classic Women's Bodybuilding and Physique Winners
Four women's divisions rounded out the 2026 Arnold Classic, with Aimee Delgado, Michelle Fredua-Mensah, and Rayane Fogal each claiming division titles in Bikini, Fitness, and Wellness, respectively.In the fitness international division, Michelle Fredua-Mensah dominated after winning the Olympia title the previous October. She entered as a clear favorite, and she delivered. Amber Steffen finished second, while Allison Kramer took third.
Aimee Delgado claimed the Bikini title, with Lauralie Chapados (2nd) and Ashlyn Little (3rd) rounding out the podium.
In the Wellness International division, Rayane Fogal impressed judges with her symmetry and stage presence, securing the top spot.
2026 Arnold Classic Fitness, Figure, and Wellness Winners
Six divisions competed at the 2026 Arnold Classic, and three of them belonged to women: Bikini, Fitness, and Wellness, each producing a clear winner who earned her spot at the top of a loaded lineup. Michelle Fredua-Mensah dominated the Arnold Classic Fitness division, delivering routines and conditioning that left little doubt about the judging criteria outcome.Amber Steffen finished second, while Allison Kramer took third. In Bikini, Aimee Delgado claimed victory over Lauralie Chapados and Ashlyn Little. Rayane Fogal won Wellness, impressing with symmetry and stage presence. You'll also notice that Andrea Mammoli took home the best poser special award in Classic Physique.
At the same time, the pro wheelchair division saw James Berger earn gold with a noticeably tighter physique than the competition.
Biggest Upsets and Surprises at the 2026 Arnold Classic
Several storylines at the 2026 Arnold Classic didn't unfold the way most expected. Defending champion Mike Sommerfeld failing to make weight was a significant blow, instantly reshuffling Classic Physique's competitive landscape. Wesley Vissers capitalized brilliantly, claiming his second Arnold title after a deliberate hiatus to refine his physique.Many anticipated Matheus Menegate would edge him out, making Vissers' convincing victory a genuine surprise. Andrea Mammoli, while not winning the division, turned heads by earning the Best Poser award, reinforcing that presentation still matters enormously.
In Fitness, you'd have expected the reigning Arnold champion to defend her title. Still, Amber Steffen's runner-up performance nearly stole the show, proving the division's depth was stronger than most anticipated heading into competition weekend.
Which 2026 Arnold Classic Winners Are Now Olympia Contenders?
Winning the Arnold Classic isn't just about prize money. It's a direct pipeline to the Olympia stage. Every division winner from Columbus now holds a strong Olympia qualification, making them legitimate title threats. Andrew Jacked, Wesley Vissers, and Brandon Hendrickson headline the contenders list.James Berger's Pro Wheelchair victory similarly positions him as a frontrunner heading into the Olympia. Beyond the winners, special awards and best poser recognition elevate competitors like Andrea Mammoli in the judges' eyes. Meanwhile, athletes such as Allison Kramer, Elisa Alcantara, and Alexis Drury used strong Arnold performances to build Olympia qualifying points.
You're now watching a division landscape that's been completely reshaped, with Columbus's momentum carrying these competitors directly into Olympia prep.
