2024 marks the thirty sixth version of the competitors.
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The 2024 Arnold Traditional is about for March 1-3, 2024, on the Better Columbus Conference Heart in Columbus, OH. Will probably be the thirty sixth version of the competition, which dates again to 1989 when Wealthy Gaspari gained the inaugural championship.
The Arnold Traditional has turn into a March custom on the planet of bodybuilding as a part of the Arnold Sports activities Pageant. The winner of the Arnold Traditional is commonly thought of a high contender for the Mr. Olympia contest later within the 12 months.
There are 12 opponents within the Arnold Traditional Males’s Open lineup who utilized for invites to compete within the present. The winner will qualify for the 2024 Mr. Olympia contest if not already certified, declare the Arnold trophy, and the $300,000 prize.
The roster is beneath, with names in alphabetical order:
2024 Arnold Traditional Males’s Open Roster
*2023 Arnold Newbie winner
Andrew Jacked was initially within the lineup, however he withdrew from the Arnold Traditional and the Arnold Traditional UK present scheduled for March 15-17, 2023, for private causes. It’s unknown if a substitute might be named.
Reigning Champion — Samson Dauda
Dauda is the one earlier Arnold Traditional champion within the lineup. He’s the defending champion and will make some historical past at this present.
If Dauda defends his title, he could be the primary champion to repeat since Department Warren went back-to-back in 2011-2012. Dauda could be the ninth athlete to win the Arnold Traditional twice. The final to attain that was Brandon Curry in 2022.
Dauda had an ideal 2023 season with three professional wins and a bronze medal on the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. He’s already certified for the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024. Nonetheless, defending the title in Columbus would additional cement his top-contender standing towards reigning Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford.
High Contender — Hadi Choopan
The obvious contender to Dauda is 2022 Mr. Olympia winner Hadi Choopan, who will make his Arnold Traditional debut within the Buckeye State. Choopan ranked second to Lunsford on the 2023 Mr. Olympia however one spot forward of Dauda.
Choopan successful the Arnold Traditional and the $300,000 prize would definitely swing momentum in his favor main as much as the 2024 Olympia. The danger for Choopan is {that a} former Mr. Olympia isn’t assured to win the Arnold Traditional. Two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh “Large Ramy” Elssbiay competed within the 2023 Arnold Traditional however completed fourth general.
Darkish Horses
There are a couple of athletes aware of the Arnold Traditional stage who might considerably influence the ultimate outcomes. Rafael Brandao is a former Arnold South America winner and has ranked within the high 10 on the Olympia stage. It will not be stunning to see him within the first callout alongside the opposite favorites.
Akim Williams can be snug on the Arnold Traditional stage; 2024 might be his fifth profession look. His highest end was fifth in 2021; he ranked sixth in 2023. After taking the remainder of the 2023 season off following the Arnold Traditional, it must be anticipated to see main enhancements.
Justin Rodriguez is a seasoned veteran who will compete for the win in Columbus. His fourth-place end in 2021 is his finest end in 4 profession Arnold Traditional appearances. He ranked seventh within the 2023 contest.
Jon Delarosa has been competing within the professional ranks for over a decade however has solely competed within the Arnold Traditional as soon as — eighth general in 2018. He competed in two professional exhibits in 2023, ending because the runner-up in each.
Arnold Traditional Debuts
There are a couple of athletes stepping on the Arnold stage for the primary time in addition to Choopan. One is James Hollingshead, who didn’t compete in any respect in 2023. Hollingshead has gained 4 professional exhibits in his profession and ranked as excessive as thirteenth on the Olympia stage. “The Shed” will doubtless be greater and in higher situation than he was on the 2022 Olympia, the place he completed exterior the highest 15.
Antoine Vaillant is a Canadian competitor and one of many extra entertaining professionals on social media. He’s confirmed to be a risk to win any non-Olympia present. The 2022 Chicago Professional winner didn’t compete in 2023. Followers are excited to see how Vaillant seems within the Better Columbus Conference Heart.
Mohamed Shaaban Elimbabi is a veteran gracing the stage in Columbus for the primary time. His most up-to-date professional win was the 2022 Toronto Professional Supershow.
Two up-and-coming stars are Horse Marcello De Angelis, higher identified to many as “Horse MD,” and Rubiel “Neckzilla” Mosquera. Mosquera earned his professional card in 2023. This might be his United States debut for the IFBB Professional League.
Tips on how to Watch
Followers who need to watch the 2024 Arnold Traditional dwell can buy tickets on the Arnold Sports activities web site. All seven professional divisions might be accessible to look at on livestream at no cost through ADL Stay. Additional particulars of the stream might be discovered on the Arnold Sports activities web site.
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