2023 Arnold Classic

[Diesel59]

It's hard to believe just a month removed from the Olympia, but the Arnold is right around the corner. The unusually quick turnaround is likely going to result in a thinner field than other years, but there are a decent number of bodybuilders confirmed to be hitting the stage on March 3rd.

William Bonac
Shaun Clarida
Samson Dauda
Kamal Elgarni
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea
Patrick Moore
Justin Rodriguez
Nick Walker
Akim Williams

 

[RiR0]

I’m calling top 3 in no particular order
Walker, Clarida, Samson

 

[Diesel59]

@RiR0 I agree with that. If I have to pick a winner, I'm going with Samson. His look has been super impressive in recent months and he really stands out in the sport right now.

Hopefully this event is less of a mess than the Olympia was.

 

[Diesel59]

Things just got more interesting...

 

[RiR0]

Things just got more interesting...

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300k will get them to the stage

 

[CJ]

 

[Diesel59]

Samson Douda won!

2023 Arnold Classic Men's Open Results — Samson Dauda Triumphant

Samson Dauda pulled the win in Columbus against some of the best bodybuilders in the world and held his own with ideal proportions and flow.

barbend.com

He was followed up by Nick Walker and Andrew Jacked. Big Ramy came in 4th place, and Shaun Clarida rounded out the top 5.

 

[CJ]

 

[RISE]

Fucking called it. Arnold awards shape and small waists. Andrew Jacked looked great, but didn't look as filled out in certain poses compared to samson.