Ramon Rocha Queiroz was the favorite to defend his crown at the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique contest in Columbus, OH. The fans expected Urs Kalecinski to rise to the occasion as Queiroz’s top contender.
While Kalecinski was in the mix at the top during pre-judging, Wesley Vissers surprised the fans with the size of his physique and the quality of his conditioning.
Drama was abundant leading into the finals in the Battelle Grand Ballroom. The competitors were introduced for their individual routines before the judges put them through more comparisons.
When every pose was hit again and again and again for the judges, the top prize ultimately went to Wesley Vissers.
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[Related: 2024 Fitness International Pre-Judging Report]
Callout One
- Michael Daboul
- Darren Farrell
- Kandahl Richmond
- Damien Patrick
- Emanuele Riccotti
- Eric Brown Jr.
Callout Two
- Breon Ansley
- Ramon Queiroz
- Wesley Vissers
- Urs Kalecinski
Callout Three
- Ramon Queiroz
- Wesley Vissers
[Related: 2024 Arnold Classic Wellness International Pre-Judging Report]
2024 Arnold Classic Physique Results
- Wesley Vissers — $60,000
- Ramon Rocha Queiroz — $30,000
- Urs Kalecinski — $20,000 (plus an additional $10,000 for winning Best Poser)
- Breon Ansley — $7,000
- Michael Daboul — $4,000
- Damien Patrick — $2,000
- Emanuele Ricotti
- Darren Farrell
- Eric Brown Jr.
- Kendahl Richmond
[Related: Interview: Lauralie Chapados Is Poised to Three-Peat at the 2024 Bikini International]
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The Arnold Classic contest continues on March 2, 2024, featuring the Men’s Open contest highlighted by defending champion Samson Dauda against 2022 Mr. Olympia champion Hadi Choopan. Those who wish to watch the action live can see it via the livestream on the Arnold Sports website.
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