Pro Fitness Photos<\/a>\u00a0\/ Chris Nicoll)<\/p>\n\n\n\nWesley Vissers won the Classic Physique division, displaying a balanced and aesthetic physique that impressed the judges and the fans. Michael Daboul was fifth and Darren Farrell eight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ariel Khadr won the Fitness International title for the third consecutive year, overcoming a deficit from the physique round with her stunning routine. Michelle Fredua-Mensah placed fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Francielle Mattos won the Wellness International title, defeating the defending champion Isabelle Pereira Nunes. Mattos is also the reigning three-time Wellness Olympia champion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lauralie Chapados won the Bikini division, edging out Jennifer Dorie and Elisa Pecini. Chapados is a former Bikini Olympia runner-up and a rising star in the division. Phoebe Hagan placed fifth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diogo Montenegro won the Men’s Physique division, showcasing his symmetry and conditioning. Montenegro is a veteran competitor who has been in the top five of the Mr. Olympia several times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rajesh John won the Pro Wheelchair division, dominating the field with his muscularity and proportions. John is a former Paralympic athlete who switched to bodybuilding in 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the event, Arnold Schwarzenegger made a special announcement that the 2025 Arnold Classic will award the Open winner a staggering $500,000, exceeding the first-place prize money of the Mr. Olympia. This is a huge incentive for the bodybuilders to compete at the Arnold Classic and a sign of the growing popularity and prestige of the event. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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