S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, hosted the highly anticipated 2026 Arnold Classic South America competition from April 24-26. Competitors from Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, and Men\u2019s Wheelchair battled for Mr. Olympia qualifications.<\/p>\n
In 2025, Ugolnikov \u201cGood Vito\u201d Vitalii clinched the Open crown at the Arnold Classic South America<\/a>. He decided to sit out of the contest, leaving room for a new titleholder to stake their claim. This annual event, backed by Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>, has seen high-profile bodybuilders win gold, including Brandon Curry<\/a> and Rafael Brandao<\/a>.<\/p>\n After prejudging and finals wrapped up, Leandro Sencini Peres emerged as the new Men\u2019s Open champion. He brought a balanced and polished package to the stage, combining strong shape, improved conditioning, and enough size to hold off a dangerous lineup. Wellington Baptista finished second after pushing hard in the comparisons, while Blessing Awodibu rounded out the top three with his trademark size and stage presence.<\/p>\n In Classic Physique, Livingstone Livinho claimed gold with a sharp, aesthetic look that stood out among a deep field of Brazilian and international contenders. Rodrigo Cavalcanti secured second place, and Paulo Henrique completed the top three. Meanwhile, Josue Fabiano took home the Men\u2019s Wheelchair title.<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n 2026 Arnold Classic South America Winners\u00a0<\/p>\n Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding: Leandro Sencini Peres Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding\u00a0<\/p>\n Winner \u2014 Leandro Sencini Peres https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXkVVvADctN\/<\/p>\n Classic Physique\u00a0<\/p>\n Winner \u2014 Livingstone Livinho Men\u2019s Wheelchair\u00a0<\/p>\n 2026 Arnold Classic South America Scorecards\u00a0<\/p>\n MEN\u2019S BODYBUILDING \u2013 OPEN<\/p>\n NAME 9 4 3 2 10 5 7 6 8 1 MEN\u2019S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE \u2013 OPEN<\/p>\n NAME 20 12 19 21 13 18 22 24 15 17 11 14 23 MEN\u2019S WHEELCHAIR \u2013 OPEN<\/p>\n NAME 25 Our team at Fitness Volt congratulates the winners and all participants who made this year\u2019s Arnold Classic South America extra special! \u00a0<\/p>\n \n Follow FitnessVolt Also find us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, X (Twitter)<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Tip: Signed in to Google? Tap Follow for instant updates.<\/p>\n
\nClassic Physique: Livingstone Livinho
\nMen\u2019s Wheelchair: Josue Fabiano<\/p>\n
\nSecond Place \u2014 Wellington Baptista
\nThird Place \u2014 Blessing Awodibu
\nFourth Place \u2014 Trindade Alexandre
\nFifth Place \u2014 Jose William Junior
\nSixth Place \u2014 Andre Carlao
\nSeventh Place \u2014 Sibusiso Kotelo
\nEighth Place \u2014 Davi Flex Jr
\nNinth Place \u2014 Alan Ramiro Bonadiman
\nTenth Place \u2014 David Adriano Justino Da Silva<\/p>\n
\nSecond Place \u2014 Rodrigo Cavalcanti
\nThird Place \u2014 Paulo Henrique
\nFourth Place \u2014 Kenny Moreira
\nFifth Place \u2014 Wanderson Chaves
\nSixth Place \u2014 Marco Gomes
\nSeventh Place \u2014 Eiton Freitas Nascimento
\nEighth Place \u2014 Carlos Roberto Viking
\nNinth Place \u2014 Marcelo De Jesus
\nTenth Place \u2014 Eduardo Inacio Falcao<\/p>\n
\nCOUNTRY
\nJUDGING
\nFINALS
\nTOTAL
\nPLACE<\/p>\n
\nLeandro Sencini Peres
\nBrazil
\n3
\n3
\n6
\n1<\/p>\n
\nWellington Baptista
\nBrazil
\n6
\n6
\n12
\n2<\/p>\n
\nBlessing Awodibu
\nUSA
\n9
\n9
\n18
\n3<\/p>\n
\nTrindade Alexandre
\nBrazil
\n12
\n12
\n24
\n4<\/p>\n
\nJose William Junior
\nBrazil
\n15
\n15
\n30
\n5<\/p>\n
\nAndre Carlao
\nBrazil
\n18
\n18
\n36
\n6<\/p>\n
\nSibusiso Kotelo
\nSouth Africa
\n21
\n21
\n42
\n7<\/p>\n
\nDavi Flex Jr
\nBrazil
\n24
\n24
\n48
\n8<\/p>\n
\nAlan Ramiro Bonadiman
\nBrazil
\n27
\n27
\n54
\n9<\/p>\n
\nDavid Adriano Justino Da Silva
\nBrazil
\n30
\n30
\n60
\n10<\/p>\n
\nCOUNTRY
\nJUDGING
\nFINALS
\nTOTAL
\nPLACE<\/p>\n
\nLivingstone Livinho
\nBrazil
\n3
\n\u00a0
\n3
\n1<\/p>\n
\nRodrigo Cavalcanti
\nBrazil
\n6
\n\u00a0
\n6
\n2<\/p>\n
\nPaulo Henrique
\nPortugal
\n9
\n\u00a0
\n9
\n3<\/p>\n
\nKenny Moreira
\nBrazil
\n12
\n\u00a0
\n12
\n4<\/p>\n
\nWanderson Chaves
\nBrazil
\n15
\n\u00a0
\n15
\n5<\/p>\n
\nMarco Gomes
\nBrazil
\n18
\n\u00a0
\n18
\n6<\/p>\n
\nEiton Freitas Nascimento
\nBrazil
\n21
\n\u00a0
\n21
\n7<\/p>\n
\nCarlos Roberto Viking
\nBrazil
\n24
\n\u00a0
\n24
\n8<\/p>\n
\nMarcelo De Jesus
\nBrazil
\n27
\n\u00a0
\n27
\n9<\/p>\n
\nEduardo Inacio Falcao
\nBrazil
\n30
\n\u00a0
\n30
\n10<\/p>\n
\nLucas Almeida Rios Alves
\nBrazil
\n33
\n\u00a0
\n33
\n11<\/p>\n
\nRodrigo Coelho
\nBrazil
\n36
\n\u00a0
\n36
\n12<\/p>\n
\nSergio Santos
\nBrazil
\n39
\n\u00a0
\n39
\n13<\/p>\n
\nCOUNTRY
\nJUDGING
\nFINALS
\nTOTAL
\nPLACE<\/p>\n
\nJosue Fabiano
\nBrazil
\n3
\n\u00a0
\n3
\n1<\/p>\n
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