The first champions of the 2026 Arnold Classic have been crowned. At the Greater Columbus Convention Center, three divisions have already concluded their finals.

With a Classic Physique competitor finding redemption and setting up the battle for the upcoming Mr. Olympia, here's who else made their mark.

Classic Classic Physique Results

The Classic Physique clash was nothing but a dogfight between the contenders; however, Wesley Vissers came prepared for redemption. The former 2024 Arnold Classic Physique winner clinched his second coveted title, defeating everyone who stood in his way.

Fans argued that Vissers’ lower body might be problematic, but as judging progressed, his legs never lost fullness, and his back looked harder, courtesy of the longer posing bouts.

First Place – Wesley Vissers ($100,000)
Second Place – Matheus Menegate ( $60,000)
Third Place – Andrea Mammoli ($30,000)

2026 Arnold Classic Fitness Results

The Fitness International final kicked off with Michelle Fredua-Mensah taking control of the stage. She again proved why she is called the most agile and strongest competitor in the packed division.

Last year, Fredua-Mensah finished as the runner-up; however, she changed the script by winning her first Olympia title in October, becoming one of the serious prospects to clinch the 2026 Arnold Classic Fitness, and she didn’t disappoint.

Amber Steffen, on the other hand, answered with a smooth, high-confidence routine, clinching the second position. Last year, she was 4th in the competition.

First Place – Michelle Fredua-Mensah ($25,000)
Second Place – Amber Steffen ($13,000)
Third Place – Allison Kramer ($8,000)

Wellness Results

The Wellness finals witnessed Rayane Fogal bring one of her physiques to date. Although she didn’t participate in last year’s Arnold Classic, she made her presence felt by placing fourth at the Wellness Olympia.

Fogal defeated Elisa Alcantara, who finished third at both the Arnold Classic and the Olympia last year. Alcantara came in as the runner-up in the Arnold Classic Wellness division.

First Place – Rayane Fogal ($25,000)
Second Place – Elisa Alcantara ($13,000)
Third Place – Alexis Drury ($8,000)

The event is still ongoing, and more results are yet to be announced. Follow Bodybuilding Bros for updates.

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Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi