2025 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Rosters Announced

2025 Arnold Sports Festival: Lineups Announced for Arnold Classic and Other Events

The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival will take place in Columbus, OH, from February 27 to March 2, 2025. The main attraction of the festival is the Arnold Classic bodybuilding event, which features seven of the IFBB Professional League’s 11 divisions.

2025 Arnold Classic (Men’s Open)

The Men’s Open contest features the largest purse in its history, with a prize of $500,000 to the winner. The lineup includes 2024 Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, 2023 Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford, and 2019 Mr. Olympia and two-time Arnold Classic winner Brandon Curry.

William Bonac
Shaun Clarida
Brandon Curry
David Samson
Jonathan DeLaRosa
James Hollingshead
Andrew Jacked
Derek Lunsford
Patrick Moore
Justin Rodriguez
Carlos Thomas Jr.
Akim Williams

2025 Arnold Classic Physique

The Classic Physique lineup includes defending champion Wesley Vissers and 2024 Classic Physique Olympia runner-up Mike Sommerfeld.

Osmar Alanis
Adejoh Franklin Audu
Jihoon Bang
Michael Daboul
Logan Franklin
Lucas Funk
Matthew Greggo
Junior Javorski
Mike Sommerfeld
Wesley Vissers
Jeremiah Willies
Gabriel Zancanelli

2025 Arnold Men’s Physique

The Men’s Physique lineup features 2024 Men’s Physique winner Diogo Montenegro and two-time winner Erin Banks.

Erin Banks
Ali Bilal
Alessandro Cavagnola
Victor Chaves
Rhyan Clark
Emmanuel Costa
Guilherme Gualbarto
Jason Huynh
Diogo Montenegro
Rafael Oliveira
Sidy Pouye
Dmytro Voievodchuk

2025 Arnold Pro Wheelchair

Harold Kelley aims to retain his number one spot in the Wheelchair division, while several of his Olympia rivals, including 2024 Arnold Pro Wheelchair winner Rajesh John, yearn for a rematch.

Gabriele Andruilli
James Berger
Bradley Betts
Rajesh John
Harold Kelley
Jason Metcalf
Kyle Roberts
Kevin Secundino
Steve Suppes

2025 Fitness International

The surprise in the Fitness International lineup is the return to the stage of three-time and defending champion Ariel Khadr.

Jaclyn Baker
René Brosch
Tiffany Chandler
Michelle Fredua-Mensah
Michelle Gales
Andrea Glass
Ariel Khadr
Minna Pajulahti
Michael Pavleov
Kristin Pope
Amber Steffen
Tamara Vehicle

2025 Bikini International

Three-time Bikini International winner Lauralie Chapados is the new Ms. Bikini Olympia. She will take the stage for the first time since the Olympia to defend her title since 2022.

Maria Acosta
Vania Auguste
Maureen Blanquisco
Jordan Brannon
Ariana Brothers
Tameika Carter
Lauralie Chapados
Aimee Delgado
Jasmine Gonzalez
Ashlyn Little
Anastacia Spragans
Angelica Teixeira

2025 Wellness International

The 2025 Wellness International features two former winners: 2022 champion Isabelle Nunes and 2023 winner Kassandra Gillis.

Elisa Alcantara
Eduardo Bezerra
Sandra Colorado
Lili Dong
Kassandra Gillis
Hye Yoon Kim
Add Meiswinkel
Isabelle Nunes
Audrea-Ann Roy
Sina Maria Teresa
Brenda Victoria Reyes Villa
Simara Walter

Conclusion

The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival promises to be an exciting event, with many top bodybuilding athletes competing in various divisions. With the largest purse in its history, the Men’s Open contest is sure to be a thrilling competition. The other events, including Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Pro Wheelchair, Fitness International, Bikini International, and Wellness International, will also feature talented athletes vying for top honors.

FAQs

What is the Arnold Sports Festival?
The Arnold Sports Festival is an annual multi-sport event held in Columbus, OH, featuring competitions in bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting, and other sports.
What is the Arnold Classic?
The Arnold Classic is a bodybuilding competition held during the Arnold Sports Festival, featuring athletes competing in various divisions.
Who is the winner of the 2024 Mr. Olympia?
Samson Dauda won the 2024 Mr. Olympia title.
What is the prize purse for the 2025 Arnold Classic (Men’s Open)?
The prize purse for the 2025 Arnold Classic (Men’s Open) is $500,000 to the winner.