2019 Arnold Classic - Info - Competitor Lists

[Ron]

Most likely, heading to my 22nd Arnold Classic competition at the end of February in 2019.  Hope to see a few of you there as always.

Here are the competitor lists for those who have not seen them yet...

2019 Arnold Classic Competitor List

1. William Bonac
2. Rafael Brandao
3. Brandon Curry
4. Charles Dixon
5. Steve Kuclo
6. Joshua Lenartowicz
7. Victor Martinez
8. Cedric McMillan
9. Luke Sandoe
10. Mikhail Volinkin
11. Akim Williams
12. Roelly Winklaar

2019 Fitness International Competitor List

1. Jaclyn Baker
2. Myriam Capes
3. Tiffany Chandler
4. Danielle Chikeles
5. Kristine Duba
6. Kate Errington
7. Allison Ethier
8. Missy Farrell-Truscott
9. Ryall Graber
10. Whitney Jones
11. Sara Kovach
12. Emma Paveley
13. Aurika Tyrgale

2019 Arnold Classic Physique Competitor List

1. Khaled Chikhaoui
2. Garrott Coelho
3. Charles Curtis
4. Ali Emre
5. Dion Harris
6. Danny Hester
7. Lehjuan Jones
8. Jason Lowe
9. David Martinez Campos
10. Ro’Vonte Moody
11. Courage Opara
12. Keone Pearson
13. George Peterson
14. Panexce Pierre
15. Wesley Vissers

2019 Figure International Competitor List

1. Maria Luisa Baeza Diaz
2. Melissa Bumstead
3. Brittany Campbell
4. Zulema Duran
5. Wendy Fortino
6. Cydney Gillon
7. Sandra Grajales
8. Michelle Lindsay
9. Jessica Reyes Padilla
10. Noelia Segura
11. Natalia Soltero
12. Carly Starling-Horrell
13. Lola Montez

2019 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Competitor List

1. Bader Almualim
2. Clinton Barbadillo
3. Michael Bevins
4. Lindon Bond
5. George Brown
6. Rodrigue Chesnier
7. Scott Dennis
8. Youcef Djoudi
9. Viet Doan
10. Raymont Edmonds
11. Andre Ferguson
12. Logan Franklin
13. Anthony Gilkes
14. Tave Jackson
15. Michael Lee
16. Devon Lindner
17. Elijah Lorono
18. Ashwin Lucas
19. Antonio Mitchell
20. Diogo Montenegro
21. Stan Morrison
22. Kevin Nguyen
23. Ricardo Paul
24. Ramses Rams
25. Antonio Roseboro
26. Chase Savoie
27. Mark Sindayen
28. Antonio Smothers
29. Kimani Victor
30. Antoine Weatherspoon
31. Quincey Whittington
32. Justin Woodar

2019 Arnold Classic Women’s Physique International Competitor Lists

1. Bridgett Annett
2. Candice Carr
3. Mariko Cobbs
4. Natalia Abraham Coelho
5. Robin Connell
6. Antoinette Downie
7. Lenka Ferencukova
8. Jeannie Feldman
9. Ashley Radiance Fuller
10. Caroline Gaume
11. Mirea Henriquez
12. Sheronica Henton
13. Candrea Judd-Adams
14. Jodi Lyons
15. Robyn Mays
16. Valentina Mishina
17. Anne Lorraine Mohn
18. Clarissa Rafanan
19. Lauren Rutan
20. Diana Schnaidt
21. Brittany Watts
22. Margita Zamolova

2018 Bikini International Competitor List

1. Lauralie Chapados
2. Jennifer Dorie
3. Monica Ellis
4. Eli Fernández
5. Marcia Goncalves
6. Kim Gutierrez
7. Ashley Jenelle
8. Ashley Kaltwasser
9. Janet Layug
10. Sonia Lewis
11. Breena Martinez
12. Raphaela Milagres
13. Katya Nosova
14. Cristobalina Pajares Torres
15. Frida Paulsen Stern
16. Jessica Palmer
17. India Paulino
18. Elisa Pecini
19. Camile Periat
20. Karina Skowronska

2019 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Competitor List

1. Anand Arnold
2. Daniel Minster
3. Harold Kelley
4. Joshua Foster
5. Joshua Rucker
6. Kris Dim
7. Steve Lister



http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2018/12/2019-arnold-classic-competitor-lists/

[Royalty]

Victor Martinez needs to retire. He is 12 years past his prime.

[kevin25]

Sad lineup 

[pellius]

No Ramy? Doesn't he have to requalify for the O?

[Ron]

All set up for the 2019 Arnold - see some of you there!

Huge weekend as usual, with 80 various events

https://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/visitor-info/media/2019-announcement/




Schedule...

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Thursday, Feb 28   
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12:00pm-8:00pm
Arnold Amateur - Ladies Day
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand

Thursday, Feb 28   
7:00pm-9:00pm
Meet & Greet With IFBB Pros
Hilton Columbus Downtown - George Bellows Ballroom


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Friday, Mar 01   
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Arnold Fitness EXPO
9:30am-5:30pm
Columbus Convention Center

Women's Physique - Prejudging
9:00am-10:00am
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand

Arnold Amateur - Men's Day
9:00am-5:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand

Fitness and Fitness International - Prejudging
11:45am-1:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage

Classic Physique - Prejudging
1:00pm-2:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage

Arnold Amateur - Men's & Women's Physique Finals
2:00pm-3:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage

Fitness, Figure International, Classic and Women's Physique - Finals
7:00pm-9:30pm
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand



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Saturday, March 2
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Arnold Fitness EXPO
9:30am-5:30pm
Columbus Convention Center
EXPO opens at 8:30 a.m. for VIP and FAST PASS

Arnold Amateur - Men's Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Finals
10:00am-1:45pm
Columbus Convention Center - Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage

Pro Wheelchair - Prejudging & Finals
12:00pm-1:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand

Arnold Classic - Prejudging - Bodybuilding, Physique, Bikini
12:00pm-4:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand

Arnold Classic - Finals - Bodybuilding, Physique, Bikini
7:00pm-10:00pm
Columbus Convention Center - Battelle Grand

[stuntmovie]

CAMPOS for the WIN ....Classic Physique.

None of the other names are familiar outside of Danny Hester who could win if his age is not a factor. (Great individual by the way!)

Danny's photo is definitely enhanced and CAMPOS could add a few pounds of solidness!

[myt1]

Most likely, heading to my 22nd Arnold Classic competition at the end of February in 2019.  Hope to see a few of you there as always.

Here are the competitor lists for those who have not seen them yet...

2019 Arnold Classic Competitor List

1. William Bonac
2. Rafael Brandao
3. Brandon Curry
4. Charles Dixon
5. Steve Kuclo
6. Joshua Lenartowicz
7. Victor Martinez
8. Cedric McMillan
9. Luke Sandoe
10. Mikhail Volinkin
11. Akim Williams
12. Roelly Winklaar

Not a very impressive line-up.  I miss the days of AC's with Flex, Vince, Levrone, Fux, Munzer, Czioulock, Cormier, etc.  1-10 used to be crazy.

Ron, is this the 1st show of the year with an open class? 

Since you know so many peeps in the industry, is there any thought of ever bringing the Ironman back?  And what's the current rumblings about Kai doing the O?

[Ron]

Since you know so many peeps in the industry, is there any thought of ever bringing the Ironman back?  And what's the current rumblings about Kai doing the O?

The Ironman, if someone would bring the funding to it, could be done.  However, the Los Angeles Fit Expo has turned into a huge event with 50,000 people, with an NPC contest, BUT you need to be out of there by 6pm.   Getting a venue in downtown Los Angeles is freaking expensive, sometime like $20-30K a night possibly, even  The Orpheum Theatre, where is was once slated to be. So alas, no pro bodybuilding contest in late Jan - February like the Ironman, which proceeded the Arnold for a long time. 

But Southern California DOES have a IFBB Pro Men's Bodybuilding event, and I will be there, along with a lot of others.

On May 25th, 2019, the 2019 IFBB CALIFORNIA PRO MEN'S BODYBUILDING

Thank you Tamer El-Guindy for promoting and bring this even to Southern California!

 

[Matt]

It will be five years since my last Arnold, this year.

I fear for all of their healths.

Bah!

[Bevo]

CAMPOS for the WIN ....Classic Physique.

None of the other names are familiar outside of Danny Hester who could win if his age is not a factor. (Great individual by the way!)

Danny's photo is definitely enhanced and CAMPOS could add a few pounds of solidness!

Danny Hester should have never won the first bbing classic Olympia, he must be very close to judges.......

[mazrim]

Sadik is not listed and he keeps posting about going back to physique this year at the Arnold.

[myt1]

The Ironman, if someone would bring the funding to it, could be done.  However, the Los Angeles Fit Expo has turned into a huge event with 50,000 people, with an NPC contest, BUT you need to be out of there by 6pm.   Getting a venue in downtown Los Angeles is freaking expensive, sometime like $20-30K a night possibly, even  The Orpheum Theatre, where is was once slated to be. So alas, no pro bodybuilding contest in late Jan - February like the Ironman, which proceeded the Arnold for a long time. 

But Southern California DOES have a IFBB Pro Men's Bodybuilding event, and I will be there, along with a lot of others.

On May 25th, 2019, the 2019 IFBB CALIFORNIA PRO MEN'S BODYBUILDING

Thank you Tamer El-Guindy for promoting and bring this even to Southern California!

 

Thanks for the reply and info Ron!

Did you not reply about the Kai situation because you do not have info, or bcuz you've been told to let it be a mystery?

[Ron]

Thanks for the reply and info Ron!

Did you not reply about the Kai situation because you do not have info, or bcuz you've been told to let it be a mystery?

Not sure on Kai at all

[funk51]

Not a very impressive line-up.  I miss the days of AC's with Flex, Vince, Levrone, Fux, Munzer, Czioulock, Cormier, etc.  1-10 used to be crazy.

Ron, is this the 1st show of the year with an open class? 

Since you know so many peeps in the industry, is there any thought of ever bringing the Ironman back?  And what's the current rumblings about Kai doing the O?

[ratherbebig]

it will be between bonac and roelly will it not

[myt1]

Great pic Funk.

1 show: 3 Mr. O's, and arguably an additional 4 legends

Times have changed.

[illuminati]

Great pic Funk.

1 show: 3 Mr. O's, and arguably an additional 4 legends

Times have changed.

6 legends
Platz
Makkawy
Beckles
Coe
Viator
Padilla

[myt1]

6 legends
Platz
Makkawy
Beckles
Coe
Viator
Padilla

I guess I've only seen Makkaway on his own, and didn't realize that was him.  Good eye.  He's tiny (comparatively)
I counted Fox and the bolded, but you're right on the others, so if you agree on Fox it's 7.

[illuminati]

I guess I've only seen Makkaway on his own, and didn't realize that was him.  Good eye.  He's tiny (comparatively)
I counted Fox and the bolded, but you're right on the others, so if you agree on Fox it's 7.

Fox ?
Bertil Fox ? He’s not in that lineup - Albert Beckles & Jonny Fuller are.

[chaos]

Ron, you forgot the most important part of the Arnold!!!



These seven athletes have qualified so far (Although there are three spots open).
Hafthor Bjornsson (Iceland) – 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic USA Champion
Rauno Heinla (Estonia) – 2018 Arnold Classic Australia Champion
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine) – 2018 Arnold Amateur World Champion
Mikhail Shivlyakov (Russia) – 2018 Arnold Classic South America Champion
Jean-Francois Caron (Canada)  – 2018 Arnold Classic Africa Champion
Brian Shaw (USA) – 2018 Forts Warwick Champion
 Martins Licis (USA) – 2018 Arnold Classic Europe Champion
The other three open spots will go to the winners of the 2019 Arnold Pro Strongman (1 spot) and the Arnold Pro Strongman World Series (2 spots).



Here is the official schedule of the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic:


Date: Friday, March 1st

Event 1: Rogue Elephant Bar

Time of event: 3:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Location: Arnold Fitness Expo Stage
This event is a true test of physical and mental strength, as athletes will have to deadlift a 340kg/751 lbs bar (Rogue Fitness special-made Elephant Bar) and the weight will increase until a competitor prevails over the rest.

Event 2: Husafel Stone Carry

Time of event: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Location: Arnold Fitness Expo Stage
Each competitor will have to bring their best strength and endurance abilities in order to carry the 186kg/410 lb for a grueling, maximum distance.

DATE: Saturday, March 2nd

Event 3: Conan’s Wheel of Pain

Time of event: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Hall B

Event 4: The Austrian Oak

Time of event: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: Arnold Fitness Expo Stage
Athletes must press a massive man-made log (Austrian Oak) of 195kg/430 lbs overhead for maximum reps.

Fifth event: Stone to Shoulder

Time of event: Approximately 9 p.m.
Location: Batelle Grand
Athletes must lift a 186kg/410 lb stone up on their shoulder for as many reps as possible.
Be sure to grab your seats quickly because it will be a packed house, considering the big names in Strongman will be competing for massive bragging rights and the title of 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic champion. It’ll be a tough competition ahead but who will come out on top? Will Hafthor Bjornsson dominate once again or will he give up the title? Either way, it’ll be an exciting battle!

[illuminati]

Back row
R.Walker J.Wilckoz D.Tinnerino C.Viator A.Beckles F.Zane B.Coe
Front Row
D.Padilla C.Dickerson M.Makkawy S.Bannout J.Fuller T.Platz J.Neuville

IIRC

[myt1]

Fox ?
Bertil Fox ? He’s not in that lineup - Albert Beckles & Jonny Fuller are.

My bad.

Clearly a racist "they all look alike" post

I looked on wiki, and he was listed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertil_Fox
1982
Night of Champions – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 8th

[Grenache]

Roelly 2 weeks out guest posing in Nepal:

[illuminati]

Roelly 2 weeks out guest posing in Nepal:

Monstrous Arms Delts Legs & Gut !!

[Taffin]

Monstrous Arms Delts Legs & Gut !!

I don't understand - he looks almost off-season or something 

Is that all GH/insulin water or something..?  His face looked lean a week or so ago on Instagram...