In the world of professional bodybuilding, there are two major competitions that every athlete wants to win. One is that Mr. Olympia and the other is the title of the Arnold Classic.
Rich Gaspari, Flex Wheeler, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler und Dexter Jackson are just a few of the great champions who are lucky enough to hold Arnold Classic titles in Columbus, Ohio.
Arnold Classic 2019 Line Up
12 athletes are at the start of Arnold Classic 2019 in Columbus. Eight countries are represented, most of which are from the United States. 3 men are champions. The others qualified either by winning a show that recognized an invitation or by being invited to the competition. 4 athletes in the field are under 30 years old. 3 others are over 40 years old.
The winner of this competition will be automatic qualified to participate in the 2019 Olympics.
William Bonac
The 2018 winner returns to Columbus to defend his title. At the Olympia 2018 holt er den vierten Platz. In Zusammenarbeit mit Trainer Neil Hill hat der aus Holland stammende Athlet viel Zeit und Mühe in seinen Körper investiert. Ist William in Top Form, kann er jeden schlagen, der mit ihm auf der Bühne steht.
Cedric McMillan
Cedric MacMillan, a South Carolina soldier, has been in the top three of the Arnold Classic for three years. He was second behind Kai Greene in 2016, won in 2017, and was third in 2018.
Victor Martinez
The Dominican Dominator made his first appearance in Columbus in 2002, won that title in 2007. His last appearance here was 2014 where he finished 4th. He is the oldest athlete in the Lineup and in the second half of his career, however, is still showing an enormous physique.
Roelly Winklaar
Winklaar is considered a wildcard this year. He defeated Bonac in 2018 Arnold Australia and finished the race at Olympia (Roelly was third). He also won the title of “People’s Champion” at this event. His arms are some of the best in bodybuilding history and he has improved his muscle definition significantly over the past year.
Josh Lenartowicz
Lenartowicz comes from Australia and has only visited the Arnold Classic stage once. In 2016 he finished third. He took the entire 2018 season out to build muscle and prepare for this show. This is his first show since Olympia 2017. His combination of dense muscles and presentation makes him a fan favorite in Australia and around the world.
Brandon Curry
Curry has won the Arnold Shows in both Brazil and Australia in the past. His career has picked up again in the last couple of years when he finished in the top five of the Mr. Olympia for the first time last year. His best place in the Arnold Classic USA war 2015 the 7th place.
Steve Kuclo
Steve Kuclo launched the Arnold Classic Brasil won but was never successful in Columbus. He finished 5th on that show last year. He's definitely a fan favorite and his posing always gets viewers on their feet. Kuclo is a retired firefighter in his home state of Texas but has now focused on his own business.
Lionel Beyeke
Beyeke has been to this show four times. His best result in 2017 was 4th place. Lionel has two shows in his career won and placed well in others.
Rafael Brandao
Brandao will make his Arnold Classic debut this year and start his second year as a professional. Former South American Amateur master can be a black horse.
Akim Williams
The New Jersey native has been on the rise for the past two seasons but is still looking for his first professional win. It is the first time that he has participated in the Arnold Classic. Aside from having a lot of fat muscles, he is also one of the stronger bodybuilders in the sport.
Luke Sandoe
Sandoe made his IFBB Pro League debut with Arnold in 2017 Classic, where he finished 8th. This is the second appearance of the former British amateur champions on the Arnold Classic stage.
Mikhail Volinkin
Volinkin is at the Arnold Classic 2019 make his debut in the IFBB Pro League. He is also the youngest athlete in the field. Mikhail was the 2018 amateur that not only earns you professional status, but also an automatic invite to next year's Arnold Classic. He won here as an amateur. Now the 24-year-old wants to do the same as with the professionals.