Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, professionally known as Andrew Jacked, made history on March 7, 2026, winning the 38th annual Arnold Classic and securing bodybuilding's largest ever payday of $750,000.
Andrew Jacked's victory was widely anticipated following his third-place finish at the 2025 Olympia. His performance featured an energetic posing routine matched with exceptional muscle fullness and conditioning.
Reflecting on his win, the champion stated, "The biggest prize in life is waking up healthy and sound, and thanking God."
2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Results
Andrew Jacked also earned the Ed Corney Best Poser Award ($10,000). Nick Walker received the Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award ($10,000).
Top 5 Men's Open:
- Andrew Jacked
- Nick Walker
- Hadi Choopan
- Martin Fitzwater
- Brandon Curry
Classic Physique: Wesley Vissers Wins Title
Wesley Vissers secured the Classic Physique title, showcasing improved leg muscle fullness.
Top 5 Classic Physique:
- Wesley Vissers
- Matheus Menegate
- Andrea Mammoli
- Kim Angel
- Jorge Herrera
Men’s Physique: Brandon Hendrickson Adds Another Arnold Title
Three-time Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson claimed his second Arnold Classic title in Men's Physique.
Top 5 Men's Physique:
- Brandon Hendrickson
- Vitor Chaves
- Emanual Hunter
- Andrei Deiu
- Dilson Espindola Silva
Arnold Classic Wheelchair Bodybuilding
James Berger captured his third Arnold title in Wheelchair Bodybuilding.
Top 5 Wheelchair:
- James Berger
- Josue Fabiano
- Gaylon Grigsby
- Jan Povysil
- Will Anthony
Bikini International
Aimee Delgado earned her first Arnold trophy after consecutive runner-up finishes.
Top 5 Bikini:
- Aimee Delgado
- Lauralie Chapados
- Ashlyn Little
- Ashley Kaltwasser
- Phoebe Hagan
2026 Arnold Classic Fitness Division
Michelle Fredua-Mensah continued her success following her 2025 Olympia victory.
Top 5 Fitness:
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Amber Steffen
- Allison Kramer
- Anna Fomina
- Jeanine Renee Taddeo
Rayane Fogal won the wellness division for the first time in the United States.
Top 5 Wellness:
- Rayane Fogal
- Elisa Alcantara
- Alexis Drury
- Valquiria Lopes
- Raeli Dias