Kevin Secundino’s Career Payouts and His Rise in Adaptive Bodybuilding

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Kevin Secundino is a well-established name in the pro wheelchair bodybuilding scene. He's competed at the international level (Arnold Classic, Mr. Olympia, etc.) and has certainly established himself as a competitive athlete. It's a very demanding sport to be in, and he's clearly one of the more accomplished in the field.

His competition record is very impressive in terms of results, indeed, with an Arnold Classic South America win, a number of Olympia podium finishes, and a 4th place at the 2026 Olympia. His career also serves as a good example of the prize money and the financial rewards that can be available to a pro wheelchair bodybuilder.

Who Is Kevin Secundino?​

Kevin Secundino is a French professional wheelchair bodybuilder in the IFBB Pro League Men's Wheelchair division. He's built his credentials through a consistent run of results against the more established names in the adaptive bodybuilding game.

His pro career has seen him compete at the Arnold Classic and the Wheelchair Olympia (two of the key events in the pro circuit). His ability to go head-to-head with the seasoned pros has certainly helped in the process of him becoming a known quantity in the division.

There's no publicly available information on his personal finances or net worth. What we do know is what's in the record of his competition results and his documented prize money.

Kevin Secundino’s Adaptive Bodybuilding Career​

Secundino's pro career really took off in 2024 when he won the Arnold Classic South America Men's Wheelchair. He then finished second at the 2024 Wheelchair Olympia, behind six-time champion Harold Kelley.

He was back in form in 2025, taking second at the Wheelchair Olympia again (behind James Berger). He finished fourth at the 2025 Arnold Classic, though, highlighting just how competitive the division has become.

His 2026 season presented another hurdle. At the Wheelchair Olympia in Las Vegas on 26th September, he finished fourth to Blake Colleton, James Berger and Ephraim Gudgeon.

His professional results on record show that he's remained in the competition over three consecutive Olympia appearances.

Kevin Secundino’s Career Payouts and Earnings​

Unlike some of the more mainstream bodybuilding divisions, wheelchair bodybuilding tends to have quite modest prize money. The Wheelchair Olympia is the exception in that it does have documented prize money for the top competitors.

Secundino's publicly reported prize money includes the following results:

• 2024 Arnold Classic South America: 1st place, $2,000.
• 2024 Wheelchair Olympia: 2nd place, $4,000.
• 2026 Wheelchair Olympia: 4th place, $1,500.

These three documented results account for at least $7,500 in competition prize money. That's not the full picture of career earnings, as there are other payments, other sponsorship deals, and private income that have not been fully established.

His 2026 fourth-place finish got him $1,500 from the Wheelchair Olympia prize money. The prize money was $10k to the winner, $3.5k to second, $2k to third, and $1k to fifth.

Although these are substantial payouts, they're still a long way short of those in the Men's Open.

The 2026 Wheelchair Olympia and Its Competitive Results​

The 2026 Wheelchair Olympia was a significant shift in the division. Blake Colleton of Australia took his first Wheelchair Olympia title, beating defending champion James Berger.

The final standings were:

1. Blake Colleton – $10,000
2. James Berger – $3,500
3. Ephraim Gudgeon – $2,000
4. Kevin Secundino – $1,500
5. Rajesh John – $1,000

Secundino's 4th-place finish kept him in the running as one of the top performers in the division, though he was again unable to make it back to the Olympia podium.

The results also point to the increasing depth of the Men's Wheelchair division, with the established players now being challenged by athletes from all over the world.

Training and Preparation in Adaptive Bodybuilding​

Professional wheelchair bodybuilding is all about specialist training methodologies that take into account the individual athlete's capabilities. It's about muscle, muscle, muscle and symmetry, conditioning and presentation, with the training and equipment being tailored to the individual.

Nutrition, recovery and competition preparation are all equally important. The athlete has to be in a consistent training regime, obviously, but equally important are recovery and the fact that the program is in place to support performance over the long term.

For the likes of Secundino, winning at the international level is about more than just raw strength. It's down to preparation, discipline, and the ability to perform when it really counts.

The Financial Challenges and Opportunities in Wheelchair Bodybuilding​

Despite the growing awareness of the discipline, wheelchair bodybuilding is still hampered by financial constraints when compared to the larger professional bodybuilding divisions.

Prize money is one thing, but the athletes will also have to cover their travel, accommodation, coaching, nutrition, and competition prep costs. Sponsorships and brand partnerships can help with that.

Social media, fitness collabs, and coaching opportunities could also be a source of extra income. That said, they'll vary from athlete to athlete, so don't assume that they're all viable without some confirmation.

As the sport grows in profile, more investment from fitness brands, event producers and sponsors could go some way to improving the financial prospects of the sport.

What Kevin Secundino’s Career Reveals About Adaptive Bodybuilding​

Secundino's career is a case in point as to the competitive potential of wheelchair bodybuilding. He took the Arnold Classic and has finished second at both the 2024 and 2025 Wheelchair Olympia (consecutively), which speaks to his ability to compete against some of the very best in the division.

His 2026 result also serves as a good illustration of just how fast the competitive landscape can shift. Blake Colleton takes the title, and the division continues to see new champions emerge and new challengers to the title.

Although the prize money is still very modest, athletes such as Secundino are helping to bring adaptive bodybuilding into the spotlight and increasing its profile.