The 2026 Arnold Classic saw seven divisions vie for gold, including the headlining Men’s Open class, along with Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Fitness, Wellness, and Pro Wheelchair. Competitors battled from March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio, aiming to secure Olympia qualifications, bragging rights, and impressive cash prizes. 

The annual Arnold Sports Festival has been around since 1989 and continues to elevate the popularity of bodybuilding. This invite-only event, hosted by bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, isn’t just about stepping onstage. It’s a celebration for fitness enthusiasts from around the world. 

The stakes are the highest they’ve ever been. The Men’s Open winner of the 2026 Arnold Classic will secure a life-changing $750,000 winner’s purse, the highest payout in bodybuilding history. It also eclipses the 2025 Mr. Olympia‘s $400,000 champion’s prize. From bodybuilding to strongman and strongwoman contests, this weekend has something for everyone. 

2026 Arnold Classic Winners:

Men’s Open: Coming Soon!
Classic Physique: Wesley Vissers 
Men’s Physique: Coming Soon! 
Bikini: Coming Soon!
Fitness: Michelle Fredua-Mensah
Wellness: Rayane Fogal
Pro Wheelchair: James Berger

2026 Arnold Classic Results and Prize Money

Below are the results and a recap of the bodybuilding action from the 2026 Arnold Classic:

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Arnold Classic 2026 Classic Physique Results 

It was a dogfight in the Classic Physique finals. Though Wesley Vissers managed to showcase massive improvements from his last outing, some fans still had reservations, mainly in regard to his lower body. However, as the show went along, Vissers’ legs never lost fullness, and his back looked harder, courtesy of longer posing bouts.

Meanwhile, Matheus Menegate brought a lean physique with plenty of detail. His front poses and shots from the side were strong, allowing him to stay in the race for gold. After a tense final posedown, Wesley Vissers secured his second Arnold Classic title with an all-time best look.  Matheus Menegate finished in second place and Andrea Mammoli took third place and the Best Poser Award ($10,000).  

Winner — Wesley Vissers 
Second Place — Matheus Menegate
Third Place —  Andrea Mammoli 
Fourth Place — Kim Angel 
Fifth Place —  Jorge Herrera
Sixth Place — Ethan Gohari
Seventh Place — Coming Soon! 
Eighth Place — Coming Soon! 
Ninth Place — Coming Soon! 

2026 Arnold Classic Fitness Results

Michelle Fredua-Mensah commanded the stage early with an energetic posing routine. She continues to prove herself as one of the most agile and strongest competitors in the packed division. However, there were questions about whether she could lose ground during the finals. 

In addition, Amber Steffen put forth a confident, seamless posing routine, focusing on explosive movements. She has become a legitimate threat in the Fitness category, always improving from show to show. In the end, Michelle Fredua-Mensah secured Arnold Classic Fitness International Gold. Amber Steffen placed second and Allison Kramer rounded out the podium in third place.  

Winner — Michelle Fredua-Mensah
Second Place — Amber Steffen
Third Place — Allison Kramer
Fourth Place — Anna Fomina
Fifth Place — Jeanine Renee Taddeo
Sixth Place — Abby Bolton
Seventh Place — Coming Soon!
Eighth Place — Coming Soon!
Ninth Place — Coming Soon!
Tenth Place — Coming Soon!  

2026 Arnold Classic Wellness Results

Rayane Fogal presented a stellar look on the Arnold Classic stage. Her symmetry, stage presence, and balanced muscle helped her stand out in the finals. Having paid her dues in the division, she continues to improve steadily each season.

She was pitted against Elisa Alcantara, who also proved she could hold her own when the pressure was at its highest. Over time, thanks to calculated training, she’s managed to bring more detail out in her glute-hamstring tie-ins. In the end, Rayane Fogal secured the big victory. Elisa Alcantara settled for runner-up and Alexis Drury finished in third place.  

Winner — Rayane Fogal
Second Place — Elisa Alcantara
Third Place — Alexis Drury
Fourth Place — Valquiria Lopes
Fifth Place — Raeli Dias
Sixth Place — Coming Soon!
Seventh Place — Coming Soon!
Eighth Place — Coming Soon!
Ninth Place — Coming Soon!
Tenth Place — Coming Soon!  

2026 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pro Results

A handful of the best Wheelchair talents took to the stage on Saturday, eager to assert themselves in the title picture. Josue Fabiano’s vascularity and full chest pushed him center stage for much of the competition. He took fourth at the 2025 Wheelchair Olympia, so public confidence behind him was high. 

However, James Berger has been on a roll. He shocked the world at the last Wheelchair Olympia and secured gold against a strong lineup. He looked even tighter in Columbus, and as a result, judges awarded him the victory. Josue Fabiano finished runner-up and Gaylon Grigsby claimed third place. 

Winner — James Berger 
Second Place — Josue Fabiano
Third Place — Gaylon Grigsby
Fourth Place — Jan Povýšil
Fifth Place — Will Anthony 
Sixth Place — Jason Metcalf 

Men’s Open Bodybuilding

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*Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award — Coming Soon! 

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*Ed Corney Best Poser Award — Coming Soon! 

2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results

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2026 Arnold Classic Bikini Results

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2026 Arnold Classic Scorecards

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2026 Arnold Classic Pre-Judging Insights:

Our team has been working diligently to provide you with detailed coverage of the 2026 Arnold Classic. From prejudging analysis to a breakdown of the finals, we’ve got you covered throughout this historic weekend in Columbus, Ohio, giving you the full scoop on the event’s biggest highlights. 

2026 Arnold Classic Results

The 2026 Arnold Classic delivered plenty of big moments. Find out who emerged victorious at the second greatest event of the year.

Day One

Day Two

Our team at Fitness Volt congratulates all participants, especially the champions of this historic event! 

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