{"id":318035,"date":"2026-03-07T18:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T18:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/318035\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T18:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T18:44:14","slug":"2026-arnold-classic-results-for-all-divisions-live-updates-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/318035\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Arnold Classic Results For All Divisions [Live Updates] \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Arnold Classic<\/a> saw seven divisions vie for gold, including the headlining Men\u2019s Open class, along with Classic Physique, Men\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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<\/a>, isn\u2019t just about stepping onstage. It\u2019s a celebration for fitness enthusiasts from around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The stakes are the highest they\u2019ve ever been. The Men\u2019s Open winner of the 2026 Arnold Classic will secure a life-changing $750,000 winner\u2019s purse<\/a>, the highest payout in bodybuilding history. It also eclipses the 2025 Mr. Olympia<\/a>\u2018s $400,000 champion\u2019s prize. From bodybuilding to strongman and strongwoman contests, this weekend has something for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Winners:<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Open: Coming Soon!
\nClassic Physique: Wesley Vissers\u00a0
\nMen\u2019s Physique: Coming Soon!\u00a0
\nBikini: Coming Soon!
\nFitness: Michelle Fredua-Mensah
\nWellness: Rayane Fogal
\nPro Wheelchair:\u00a0James Berger<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Results and Prize Money<\/p>\n

Below are the results and a recap of the bodybuilding action from the 2026 Arnold Classic:<\/p>\n

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Arnold Classic 2026 Classic Physique Results\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was a dogfight in the Classic Physique finals. Though Wesley Vissers managed to showcase massive improvements from his last outing<\/a>, some fans still had reservations, mainly in regard to his lower body. However, as the show went along, Vissers\u2019 legs<\/a> never lost fullness, and his back looked harder, courtesy of longer posing bouts.<\/p>\n

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. \u00a0Matheus Menegate finished in second place and Andrea Mammoli took third place and the Best Poser Award ($10,000). \u00a0<\/p>\n

Winner \u2014 Wesley Vissers\u00a0
\nSecond Place \u2014\u00a0Matheus Menegate
\nThird Place \u2014\u00a0 Andrea Mammoli\u00a0
\nFourth Place \u2014 Kim Angel\u00a0
\nFifth Place \u2014\u00a0 Jorge Herrera
\nSixth Place \u2014 Ethan Gohari
\nSeventh Place \u2014\u00a0Coming Soon!\u00a0
\nEighth Place \u2014\u00a0Coming Soon!\u00a0
\nNinth Place \u2014\u00a0Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Fitness Results<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Winner \u2014 Michelle Fredua-Mensah
\nSecond Place \u2014 Amber Steffen
\nThird Place \u2014 Allison Kramer
\nFourth Place \u2014 Anna Fomina
\nFifth Place \u2014 Jeanine Renee Taddeo
\nSixth Place \u2014 Abby Bolton
\nSeventh Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nEighth Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nNinth Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nTenth Place \u2014 Coming Soon! \u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Wellness Results<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Winner \u2014 Rayane Fogal
\nSecond Place \u2014 Elisa Alcantara
\nThird Place \u2014 Alexis Drury
\nFourth Place \u2014 Valquiria Lopes
\nFifth Place \u2014 Raeli Dias
\nSixth Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nSeventh Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nEighth Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nNinth Place \u2014 Coming Soon!
\nTenth Place \u2014 Coming Soon! \u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pro Results<\/p>\n

A handful of the best Wheelchair talents took to the stage on Saturday, eager to assert themselves in the title picture. Josue Fabiano\u2019s vascularity and full chest pushed him center stage for much of the competition. He took fourth at the 2025 Wheelchair Olympia<\/a>, so public confidence behind him was high.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Winner \u2014 James Berger\u00a0
\nSecond Place \u2014\u00a0Josue Fabiano
\nThird Place \u2014\u00a0Gaylon Grigsby
\nFourth Place \u2014\u00a0Jan Pov\u00fd\u0161il
\nFifth Place \u2014\u00a0Will Anthony\u00a0
\nSixth Place \u2014 Jason Metcalf\u00a0<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding<\/p>\n

Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

*Franco Columbu<\/a> Most Muscular Award \u2014 Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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*Ed Corney Best Poser Award \u2014 Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Physique Results<\/p>\n

Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Bikini Results<\/p>\n

Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Scorecards<\/p>\n

Coming Soon!\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Pre-Judging Insights:<\/p>\n

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\u2019ve got you covered throughout this historic weekend in Columbus, Ohio, giving you the full scoop on the event\u2019s biggest highlights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Results<\/p>\n

The 2026 Arnold Classic delivered plenty of big moments. Find out who emerged victorious at the second greatest event of the year.<\/p>\n

Day One<\/p>\n

Day Two<\/p>\n

Our team at Fitness Volt congratulates all participants, especially the champions of this historic event!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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