The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival has provided many memorable moments throughout the weekend. This is the 34th edition of the event that had over 20,000 athletes compete across 60 shows representing 80 countries. It was one of the best productions we’ve seen in years. Let's dive into the 2022 Arnold Classic results!
2022 Arnold Classic Recap, Results & Prize Purses
Although the Arnold Sports Festival has so much action, the biggest event is still the Men’s Open bodybuilding.
Let’s have a look at the 2022 Arnold Classic results across 8 divisions, including:
- Men’s Open
- Classic Physique
- Men’s Physique
- Bikini International
- Figure International
- Fitness International
- Wellness International
- Pro Wheelchair
2022 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Bodybuilding Results & Prize Purse
The 2019 Mr. Olympia, Brandon Curry, walked away with the big win! He faced some tough competition from William Bonac, but Curry’s edged out the win with his more complete look. Bonac’s lower body couldn't hang with Curry. Steve Kuclo rounded out the podium, taking third.
- Winner: Brandon Curry ($200,000) (Plus $10,000 for winning the Ed Corney Best Poser Award)
- Second Place: William Bonac ($120,000) (Plus $10,000 for winning the Franco Columbo Most Muscular Award)
- Third Place: Steve Kuclo ($70,000)
- Fourth Place: Samson Dauda ($37,500)
- Fifth Place: Justin Rodriguez ($20,000)
- Sixth Place: Brett Wilkin ($12,500)
Arnold Classic 2022 Classic Physique Results & Prize Purse
This was a tough division all-around, with two previous winners competing including Breon Ansley and last year’s winner, Terrence Ruffin. Ruffin ended up winning again this year, and Ansley didn’t make it onto the podium this time. Ramon and Urs completed the podium with impressive physiques on display, it could’ve gone either way.
- Winner: Terrence Ruffin ($60,000) (Plus $10,000 for winning the Best Poser Award)
- Second Place: Ramon Rocha Queiroz ($30,000)
- Third Place: Urs Kalecinski ($20,000)
- Fourth Place: Breon Ansley ($7,000)
- Fifth Place: Michael Daboul, $4000
- Sixth Place: Peter Molnar ($2,000)
2022 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results & Prize Purse
This one could’ve gone either way with the athletes looking peeled. Eventually, Erin Banks ended up winning the title. However, after this show, Hunter definitely will be one to keep an eye on.
- Winner: Erin Banks ($10,000)
- Second Place: Emanual Hunter ($6,000)
- Third Place: Diogo Montenegro ($4,000)
- Fourth Place: Antoine Weatherspoon ($3,000)
- Fifth Place: Choi Bong Seok ($2,000)
- Sixth Place: Terrence Teo Kok Hua ($1,500)
2022 Arnold Classic Bikini Results & Prize Purse
This year saw a new face as the winner. Lauralie Chapados took home the title. Not too far behind were Maureen Blanquisco and Ashley Kaltwasser.
- Winner: Lauralie Chapados ($10,000)
- Second Place: Maureen Blanquisco ($6,000)
- Third Place: Ashley Kaltwasser ($4,000)
- Fourth Place: Elisa Pecini ($3,000)
- Fifth Place: Jourdanne Lee ($2,000)
- Sixth Place: Alessia Facchin ($1,500)
2022 Arnold Classic Figure Results & Prize Purse
The five-time Figure Ms. Olympia winner and 2019 Arnold Classic Figure winner, Cydney Gillon, continued her domination after taking a two-year break from the sport. Surprisingly, last year’s winner Natalia Soltero finished in fifth.
- Winner: Cydney Gillon ($16,000)
- Second Place: Jessica Reyes Padilla ($10,000)
- Third Place: Lola Montez ($8,000)
- Fourth Place: Nicole Zenobia Graham ($5,000)
- Fifth Place: Natalia Soltero ($3,000)
- Sixth Place: Bojana Vasiljevic ($2,000)
2022 Arnold Classic Fitness Results & Prize Purse
This division is filled with theatrical displays, making it one of the more interesting for scoring and judging. The favorite coming into the event was Missy Truscott, who won the last two years in this event. However, Arial Khadr came out of nowhere and stole the show with his physique and Terminator-themed routine.
- Winner: Ariel Khadr ($25,000)
- Second Place: Missy Truscott ($13,000)
- Third Place: Jaclyn Baker ($8,000)
- Fourth Place: Kate Errington ($5,000)
- Fifth Place: Tamara Vahn ($3,000)
- Sixth Place: Allison Kramer ($2,000)
2022 Arnold Classic Wellness Results & Prize Purse
Isabelle Nunes ran away with the title in this division, beating out Angela Borges, who was perhaps considered the front runner. Sunny Andrews finished out the podium in third.
- Winner: Isabelle Nunes, $7,000
- Second Place: Angela Borges, $4,000
- Third Place: Sunny Andrews, $3,000
- Fourth Place: Julia Chitarra, $2,000
- Fifth Place: Yarishna Ayala, $1,500
- Sixth Place: Kassandra Gillis ($1,000)
2022 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair Results & Prize Purse
This event resulted in a big upset win by Gabriele Andruilli. Andruilli knocked off four-time Olympia champion and five-time Arnold Classic winner Harold Kelley. Bradley Betts came in third to complete the podium.
- Winner: Gabriele Andriulli ($4,000)
- Second Place: Harold Kelley ($2,500)
- Third Place: Bradley Betts ($1,500)
- Fourth Place: Chad McCrary
CLOSING THOUGHTS
This was one of the best Arnold Classics we’ve ever seen; from the production to the commentary, everything was top-notch. SET FOR SET sends its salutations to all the winners, athletes, and organizers for giving us a fantastic weekend.
Stay tuned for the next big bodybuilding competition at the 2022 Boston Pro set to take place next weekend on March 12, 2022.
Kiel DiGiovanni
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