2026 Arnold Classic Results: Winners in Wheelchair, Bikini, Physique & Open Divisions
- Columbus, Ohio – The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival concluded Saturday with a series of thrilling bodybuilding finals, crowning champions across multiple divisions.
- In the Pro Wheelchair division, James Berger emerged victorious, succeeding Rajesh John, who had won the event in both 2024 and 2025 but did not compete this year.
- The Bikini International saw Aimee Delgado claim the top spot for the first time, after finishing as runner-up in both 2024, and 2025.
Columbus, Ohio – The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival concluded Saturday with a series of thrilling bodybuilding finals, crowning champions across multiple divisions. The prestigious event, founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, saw fierce competition in the pro wheelchair, bikini international, men’s physique, and men’s open categories.
In the Pro Wheelchair division, James Berger emerged victorious, succeeding Rajesh John, who had won the event in both 2024 and 2025 but did not compete this year. Berger’s win follows his 2025 Wheelchair Olympia title, solidifying his position as a dominant force in the sport.
The Bikini International saw Aimee Delgado claim the top spot for the first time, after finishing as runner-up in both 2024, and 2025. She defeated a strong field including three-time Arnold champion Lauralie Chapados, who finished second.
Arnold Classic Men’s Physique
Brandon Hendrickson secured his second Arnold Classic Men’s Physique title, his first since 2016. He is also a three-time Olympia champion in the division, demonstrating his consistent excellence.
Arnold Classic Men’s Open
Chinedu Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea took home the top prize in the Men’s Open division, also earning the Best Poser award. His victory came against a highly competitive field that included former Arnold men’s open winners Hadi Choopan, Nick Walker, and Brandon Curry. Obiekea had previously finished behind Choopan at the Olympia competition, but reversed the outcome on Saturday.
Nick Walker finished in second place, while Hadi Choopan rounded out the podium in third.
The Men’s Open winner received a record-breaking $750,000 prize, the largest payout in bodybuilding history, surpassing the $600,000 awarded to the 2025 Mr. Olympia champion. The Arnold Sports Festival, which began in 1989, continues to grow in popularity, attracting fitness enthusiasts and athletes from around the globe. The event offers Olympia qualifications and significant cash prizes, making it a pivotal competition in the bodybuilding calendar.
The 38th annual Arnold Classic featured seven divisions in total: Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Fitness, Wellness, and Pro Wheelchair, all vying for gold from March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio.