Hadi Choopan Wins the 2024 Arnold Classic

2024 arnold classic prize money and Hadi Choopan
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The Persian Wolf takes home gold

From the beginning of the show in Columbus this year, it was pretty clear that the Arnold Classic title would be given to 2023 Arnold Classic champion Samson Dauda, or the 2022 Mr. Olympia winner Hadi Choopan. It was solidified that it would come between these two in the final callout of pre-judging for the 2024 edition of the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH.

In front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the Battelle Grand Ballroom, the 2024 Arnold Classic took place, and it was evident that this would be quite the show to watch. The Men’s Open competitors were introduced, moved around, and thoroughly compared by the panel of judges that sat before them. By the end of the night, Hadi Choopan was awarded the title of 2024 Arnold Classic champion.

2024 Arnold Classic Roster

2024 arnold classic lineup

Below is a lineup of who exactly competed at the 2024 Arnold Classic in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding division:

2024 Arnold Classic Callouts

Below is the list of callouts that occurred at the 2024 Arnold Classic in the Men’s Open Division

Callout One

2024 Arnold Classic Men's Open Prejudging
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  • Hadi Choopan
  • Samson Dauda

Callout Two

  • Antoine Vaillant
  • Jon Delarosa
  • Rafael Brandao
  • Akim Williams
  • James Hollingshead

Callout Three

  • Hadi Choopan
  • Samson Dauda
  • Rafael Brandao
  • Akim Williams

The first callout featured a head-to-head comparison amongst Samson Dauda and Hadi Choopan. Fans and commentators felt that conditioning was a big difference and from there it was predicted Choopan would dethrone Samson.

In a third callout, Samson and hadi were brought out with the other top contenders, including Rafael Brandao and Akim Williams, who had clearly filled out well since the prejudging.

Samson Dauda was also awarded the Ed Corney Best Poser award, and Hadi Choopan was awarded the Franco Columbu Most Muscular award before the winners were announced.

2024 Arnold Classic Results

  • Hadi Choopan
  • Samson Dauda
  • Rafael Brandao
  • Jon Delarosa
  • James Hollingshead
  • Akim Williams

Hadi Choopan won the title as well as $300,000, and was presented the trophy by bodybuilding legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hadi is looking to return to the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024, to battle it out with the current champion Derek Lunsford. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger also announced the prize money for the 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open champion would increase to $500,000.

2024 Arnold Classic Pre-Judging Callout Recaps & Analysis

With the 2024 Arnold Classic well underway, our team has put together full recaps and analysis of the pre-judging posing routines and callouts. Check out our full recap reports below:

Coverage

Generation Iron Fitness Network will provide full coverage of the Arnold Classic event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit out official 2024 Arnold Classic coverage hub right here!

Dylan Wolf
I work mainly in content writing, focusing my free time on bodybuilding and strength sports. I was introduced to fitness in high school and after watching Generation Iron movies. I love to train. I have competed multiple times, even winning a junior title in classic physique. I have a bachelor's in criminal justice and business obtained through Alvernia University. When I am not focused on work or training, I enjoy watching films or reading about anything and everything.