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2021 Arnold Classic Competitor List Has Been Announced

by Derek Dufour Published on Jun 15, 2021

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A breakdown of the full 2021 Arnold Classic competitor list for all divisions.

After a long wait, we are getting ever closer to the return of the 2021 Arnold Classic, which will take place in Columbus, Ohio on September 25th. Traditionally taking place in March, the event was postponed due to complications due to COVID-19. Now with just three months to go before the big event – the official Arnold Classic 2021 competitor list has been revealed for all divisions with tickets for the contest going on sale on July 1, 2021, on the Arnold Sports Festival’s website.

Due to the delay, the Arnold Classic 2021 will be an official qualifier for the 2022 Olympia weekend and not for this year’s Olympia event. This makes sense, as the Olympia was also postponed again this year. This time the Olympia was pushed to October 2021. With less than a month between the competitions, the Bob Lorimer and the Arnold Sports Festival team have informed Generation Iron that they have decided to save qualifications for next year.

The Arnold Classic is always a competition that brings in some of the biggest IFBB Pro bodybuilders in the sport. Generation Iron has been a producer of the broadcast for many years and we will continue to bring live coverage of the event. So now with the competition looming ever closer – the big question on everyone’s minds is – who will be competing this year?

We now have an answer with the official competitor list revealed for all divisions. You can check it out below:

2021 Arnold Classic Competitor List (Updated) 

Men’s Open Bodybuilding Lineup

  1. Lionel Beyeke
  2. William Bonac
  3. Maxx Charles
  4. Seung Chul Lee
  5. Mokhamed El Eman
  6. Steve Kuclo
  7. Cedric McMillan
  8. Hassan Mostafa
  9. Sergio Oliva Jr.
  10. Justin Rodriguez
  11. Iain Valliere
  12. Akim Williams
  13. Nick Walker
  14. Roelly Winklaar

 

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Classic Physique

  1. Alex Cambronero
  2. Deontrai Campbell
  3. Jarek Crew
  4. Logan Franklin
  5. Bryan Jones
  6. Fabian Mayr
  7. Courage Opara
  8. Terrence Ruffin
  9. Tony Tavares
  10. Dani Younan

 

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Binkini Division

  1. Romina Basauldo
  2. Laurelie Chapados
  3. Jenn Dorie
  4. Jasmine Gonzales
  5. Ashley Kaltwasser
  6. Jourdanne Lee
  7. Priscilla Leimbacher
  8. Breena Martinez
  9. Gabriella Messias
  10. Elisa Pecini

 

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Fitness Division

  1. Jaclyn Baker
  2. Darrian Borello
  3. Amanda Ciani
  4. Oksana Grishina
  5. Whitney Johns
  6. Sally Kendall-Williams
  7. Ariel Khadr
  8. Minna Pajulahti
  9. Missy Truscott
  10. Aurika Tyrgale

 

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Athletes To Watch at the 2021 Arnold Classic

The Men’s Open bodybuilding division does not disappoint with some top tier names appearing on the competitor list. William Bonac is set to return to defend his title – as he received first place in 2020. Cedric McMillan is also making an appearance – a bodybuilder who once won the Arnold Classic and was noted for his more classic physique. He’s had a bit of a rollercoaster of a career since then – but he’s a wild card to keep an eye on for sure.

Other notable names confirmed are Sergio Oliva Jr, Iain Valliere, Justin Rodriguez, and Hassan Mostafa. Justin and Hassan have both been doing rounds in pro shows over the past few months and show incredible promise – how will they stack up against more veteran competitors? We’ll find out soon enough.

Classic Physique also has quite the stacked lineup. Alex Cambronero, Logan Franklin, and Terrance Ruffin are all standouts to keep an eye on. The Bikini division brings in superstars such as Elisa Pecini and Ashley Kaltwasser. And as for the Fitness division, Olympia champino Missy Truscott will be competing and is the athlete to beat.

We’ll be posting more updates about the 2021 Arnold Classic as they continue to arrive. So stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network for updates on all things bodybuilding, strength sports, and fitness!

About Derek Dufour

Derek Dufour has been managing all digital operations on the Generation Iron Network for over six years. He currently manages a team of editors, writers, and designers to provide up-to-date content across the GI Network.

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