The 2024 Detroit Pro is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Dearborn, MI. Promoter Fouad Abiad is hosting this event for the first time, featuring only the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Open division.
$25,000 will be awarded to the winner and a qualification to compete in the 60th edition of the 2024 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024. None of the athletes in this show have qualified for the Olympia before this contest.
2024 Detroit Pro Roster
The competitor list is below, with names in alphabetical order.
- Martin Fitzwater (United States)
- Gabriel Gariepy (Canada)
- Vitalii Goodvito (Brazil)
- Ronald Gordon (United States)
- Harry Harris (United Kingdom)
- Justin Rodriguez (United States)
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Justin Rodriguez
Justin Rodriguez is considered an early favorite to win thanks to his experience and past success. The 2021 Indy Pro winner has been on the Olympia stage thrice; his highest finish was eighth in 2021.
Rodriguez’s most recent appearance was the 2023 Legion Sports Fest, where he finished third overall. This will be his first contest appearance of the 2024 season.
Martin Fitzwater
Fitzwater is making his 2024 season debut after taking the entire 2023 season off to add size and make improvements. The fourth-year pro was last onstage at the 2022 Arnold Classic UK, finishing in fourth place.
Vitalii Goodvito
Unlike Rodriguez and Fitzwater, Vitalli Goodvito had competed once already this season. He ranked third at the 2024 Arnold South America contest, Rafael Brandao, one week before this show.
That short time did not give Goodvito much time to make adjustments. However, he has been in contest shape recently and is prepared to do it again. Placing in the top three of his first pro show may also be a confidence booster.
Other Awards
Abiad also announced that he and his team would pay tribute to past bodybuilding legends Cedric McMillan, John Meadows, and Luke Sandoe by presenting awards in their honor.
- Cedric McMillan Award – “Best Poser”
- John Meadows Award – “Most Shredded”
- Luke Sandoe Award – “Most Muscular”
Each of the following awards will include a $2,500 prize as well.
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