Rajesh John has won the 2025 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair contest, making him a back-to-back champion. This IFBB Pro League competition was one of seven pro bodybuilding events held at the 2025 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. The judges deemed the Indian athlete the best of eight professional athletes in the show, including three past champions.
James Berger placed second, and Gabriele Andruilli won bronze. The top finishers announced are below.
2025 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Results
- Rajesh John
- James Berger
- Gabriele Andruilli
- Kevin Secundino
- Harold Kelley
- Bradley Betts
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Winner — Rajesh John
Head judge Steve Weinberger put all of the athletes through rounds of comparisons. It was clear from the start of the competition that John was unbeatable. As a result, he qualified for the 2025 Olympia.
Second Place — James Berger
Berger is a rising star in his category. He won the 2024 Dallas Pro. This was his Arnold Classic debut. He will need to win another show to qualify for the 2025 Olympia. However, this performance has made him a threat for future shows.
Third Place — Gabriele Andruilli
The “Italian Stallion” was the 2022 winner of this contest. He was the second champion in this contest’s history, but he has not been able to reclaim the top spot since. This was his 2025 debut.
Other Notes
Kyle Roberts was originally going to be in this contest, but Pro Wheelchair Director Nick Scott confirmed he had to withdraw due to illness.
Women’s Wheelchair athlete Sharla Peterson graced the stage as a guest poser. She earned pro status in 2024.
This is the final day of the big weekend in Columbus. The finals of the 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open headline the day.
Barbend’s coverage of all of the bodybuilding shows, as well as the Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic, will be updated throughout the day. Fans not in Columbus can watch all of the action live via the free live stream by registering on the Arnold Sports website.
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