2024 Arnold Classic UK: Wesley Vissers wins again.
The 2024 Arnold Classic UK kicked off with a bang on Friday, with three pro finals, which included Men’s Classic Physique, Fitness, and Wellness.
The 2024 Arnold Classic UK is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, 15-17 March 2024.
The most anticipated event on Friday evening was Men’s Classic Physique, with the top athletes going head to head again, just weeks after the 2024 Arnold Classic USA.
Going into the show, the 2024 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Champion, Wesley Vissers was the man to beat, but his fellow competitors made massive improvements, to make it difficult for Wesley to run away with the title.
Wesley Vissers did not fail to impress as he arrived at the event with the same ultra-shredded condition that won him the show just a few weeks earlier in Columbus, Ohio.
Wesley made some massive improvements from the 2023 contest season, and he is reaping the awards for his hard work.
Presenting a physique that is perfectly balanced with size and condition, Wesley has managed to place himself amongst the best in the world.
Wesley’s posing is spot on, showing what classic bodybuilding is all about, with his presentation and transitions into each pose.
Wesley is doing great things for the sport of bodybuilding, and he is a breath of fresh air for the sport in this era.
Breon Ansley moved up to second from his fourth-place finish in Columbus, Ohio, just a few weeks earlier.
Many bodybuilding pundits argued that Breon deserved a better placing in Ohio, but he had to settle for fourth place.
At the Arnold Classic UK, Breon improved his condition further, and deserved to stand next to Wesley, and challenge him for the Arnold Classic UK title.
Breon might not be the biggest bodybuilder on stage, but his fantastic condition and balance helps him challenge for the top titles. We must not forget Breon is a two-time winner of the Men’s Classic Physique Olympia and the first Arnold Classic Men’s Physique champion.
We can expect Breon to be among the top athletes at the 2024 Olympia Weekend.
Urs Kalecinski had to settle for third, matching his placing at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, just a few weeks earlier.
Urs is one of the most conditioned athletes on stage, and can challenge for any title.
With some improvements, Urs can challenge for the top titles. Urs has incredible leg development, but if he adds slightly more size to his upper body, he can surely move up a couple of places to win the Arnold Classic in the future.
When it comes to posing, Urs is one of the best in the world. He deserved the Best Poser award at the 2024 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio.
Men’s Classic Physique Results
- Winner — Wesley Vissers
- Second Place — Breon Ansley
- Third Place — Urs Kalecinski
- Fourth Place — Michael Daboul
- Fifth Place — Emanuele Ricotti
- Sixth Place – Denis Romanov
- Seventh Place – Joshua Eastham
The Women’s Fitness lived up to its expectations, as all the competitors presented exciting routines, that impressed the fans and Arnold Schwarzenegger himself.
Going into the show, Ariel Khadr was expected to win her second consecutive Arnold Classic Fitness title, but the runner-up from two weeks ago, Jaclyn Baker, pushed hard and was awarded for her incredible presentation.
Jaclyn Baker, managed to move up one place and defeat the favorite Arial Khadr. This was a fantastic result, showing that many things can change in just two weeks.
Michelle Fredua-Mensah also improved her results from Columbus, Ohio, by moving up from fourth to third place in the UK.
Women’s Fitness Results
- Winner — Jaclyn Baker
- Second Place — Ariel Khadr
- Third Place — Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Fourth Place — Abby Bolton
- Fifth Place — Aurika Tyrgale
- Sixth Place — Michaela Pavleova
The third and final pro event that took place on Friday was the Women’s Wellness event.
This event is growing in popularity, with female athletes from all over the world challenging for the top prizes.
Leonida Ciobu was declared the 2024 Arnold Classic UK Wellness winner. Juliana Mota and Sandra Colorado Acal finished second and third respectively.
Women’s Wellness Results
- Winner — Leonida Ciobu
- Second Place — Juliana Mota
- Third Place — Sandra Colorado Acal
- Fourth Place — Rosa Benadero Munoz
- Fifth Place — Amanda Burnett
