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2014 Arnold Classic Thread!

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The 2014 Arnold Classic will celebrate the 26th anniversary in a few months, in Columbus Ohio on February 27th - March 2nd.

Next week the first official list of competitors will be up on the official site, but until then we know that Dexter Jackson is already confirmed and he is looking to beat the 4x Arnold record, held by himself and Flex Wheeler.

Another big name returning to the stage in Columbus, will be Ben Pakulski, 2013's runner up and the winner of the most muscular award. After skipping the show in 2013, Branch Warren, the 2011 and 2012 champion, will return to win the second biggest show in bodybuilding once again.

More details and info later on. Stay tuned!

Dexter (1st) and Ben Pakulski (2nd) @ the 2013 Arnold Classic

2014 Arnold Classic

The Arnold Classic, one of the most prestigious titles in professional bodybuilding, celebrates its 26th Anniversary when the IFBB Pro League competition is held March 1, 2014 at Veterans Memorial in Columbus, Ohio.

Dexter Jackson is expected to gun for his record-tying fifth Arnold Classic title in March. The 2014 field of competitors will be announced in December, but Jackson, who won his fourth title in 2013, is expected to compete again. Jackson and the great Flex Wheeler are tied with four Arnold Classic titles.


Jackson, who has competed in the Arnold Classic 14 times, won the Arnold Classic in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2013, while Wheeler took home the crown in 1993, 1997, 1998 and 2000.
In 2012, Branch Warren of Texas won his second straight Arnold Classic title after returning to the competitive stage for the first time since suffering a quadriceps injury shortly before the 2011 Olympia. Warren is the sixth multiple winner of the Arnold Classic. Jay Cutler (2002-04), Kevin Levrone (1994, 1996) and Kai Greene (2009-10) have also won the event twice.
The 2014 Arnold Classic will be held March 1 at Veterans Memorial in Columbus, Ohio. Prejudging for the Arnold Classic and Bikini International will be held at 2 p.m. and finals for the Arnold Classic, Bikini International and Arnold Strongman Classic will be held at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 for prejudging and $50 & $100 for the finals.


Lifetime Achievement Award
Every year, Arnold Sports Festival promoters Gov. Arnold Schwarzegger and James J. Lorimer present a Lifetime Achievement Award to an individual who has made notable contributions to the fitness industry and offered a lifetime of service to the enhancement of sports performance and promotion.
The 2013 Arnold Schwarzegger Liftetime Achievement Award was presented to Rich Gaspari, winner of the inaugural Arnold Classic in 1989 and founder of the successful supplement company Gaspari Nutrition. Gaspari was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2004. In addition to the 1989 Arnold Classic, Gaspari’s also won the Mr. America and Mr. Universe amateur titles and the professional Mr. World contest.


From Official site: http://arnoldsportsfestival.com/arnold-classic/


Arnold Classic Winners

1989: Rich Gaspari
1990: Mike Ashley
1991: Shawn Ray
1992: Vince Taylor
1993: Flex Wheeler
1994: Kevin Levrone
1995: Michael Francois
1996: Kevin Levrone
1997: Flex Wheeler
1998: Flex Wheeler
1999: Nasser El Sonbaty
2000: Flex Wheeler
2001: Ronnie Coleman
2002: Jay Cutler
2003: Jay Cutler
2004: Jay Cutler
2005: Dexter Jackson
2006: Dexter Jackson
2007: Victor Martinez
2008: Dexter Jackson
2009: Kai Greene
2010: Kai Greene
2011: Branch Warren
2012: Branch Warren
2013: Dexter Jackson


The 2014 Arnold Top 6 Guess game Musclemecca Give away!
 
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One more important thing: this year will be the first time they will have the Arnold Classic 212!


Top 212 bodybuilders like Flex Lewis the 2x 212 Mr O, David Henry and Kevin English are expected to compete. This could be a re-match from the 2013 Olympia showdown.


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The 2014 Arnold Classic 212 will be held Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Veterans Memorial in Columbus, Ohio. Prejudging for the Arnold Classic 212, Fitness International and Figure International will be held at noon on the Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Finals will be held at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial.

Source: http://arnoldsportsfestival.com/arnold-classic-212/
 
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I was just thinking _ on a scale of 10 _ how bad would it be to wish death upon Kevin English! Don't hate me it's theoretical question!
 
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^ man that's just wrong..











but I semi-lol'd :D
 
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Stay tuned for our annual Top 6 Predictions game, and especially for the "Guess the top 6 at the 2014 Arnold" that will have the top 3 of you who score the most points, awarded with supplements from our sponsors and more!

More details coming soon!
 
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The competitors list is finally official!

Check it out. Lot of big names.


Arnold Classic

Evan Centopani
Brandon Curry
Toney Freeman
Cedric MacMillan
Victor Martinez
Edward Nunn
Ben Pakulski
Shawn Rhoden
Fred Smalls
Branch Warren
Roelly Winklaar
Dennis Wolf
Hidetada Yamagishi




Arnold Classic 212


Aaron Clark
Charles Dixon
David Henry
Richard "Tricky" Jackson
James "Flex" Lewis
Stan McQuay
Jose Raymond
Marco Rivera
Angel Rangel Vargas
Quincy Winklaar
 
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Nothing would make me happier than seeing Branch return and win it again. Although, I think he may be a little past his prime, but he is still one of my favorites.
 
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So, then, Jay is retired...
 
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So, then, Jay is retired...

If he's not competing at the Arnold, doesn't mean he's retired. Ne actually said in an interview he won't do the AC but will prepare better for the 2014 Mr O. Remember, as a Mr O winner, he is qualified for life.

Dexter Jackson also didn't accept the invite.
 
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Aaron Clark update at 230 lbs. He will compete at the Arnold in the 212 class.
 
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A little break for the LOL

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Flex Lewis 9 weeks out! He's 220 lbs in the pic but it looks like he is about to explode lol. Crazy fullness!


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Cedric looking good

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So lean for 9 weeks out. Hope he will bring it next year.

Thanks for posting TKOL!



btw, are you in for the 2014 Arnold top 6 guess?
 
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So lean for 9 weeks out. Hope he will bring it next year.

Thanks for posting TKOL!



btw, are you in for the 2014 Arnold top 6 guess?

Yes im in....im just to lazy to post right now lolol
 
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Shawn Rhoden update at 10 weeks out.

Arm training:
 
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Ben Pakulski recent update. Last year he placed 2nd behind Dexter, and won the most muscular award. Can he win the 2014 Arnold Classic?


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Recent pic of the possible winner this year, Dennis Wolf!

Dat arm!

Aaron Clark @ 225 lbs. He will compete in the 212 class. Imo, he needs to bring his legs up even more to match his upperbody.
 
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Victor Martinez training arms in preparation for the 2014 Arnold Classic with Jon Delarosa and Juan Morel.


 
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Victor Martinez training arms in preparation for the 2014 Arnold Classic with Jon Delarosa and Juan Morel.




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