After prejudging on March 3, 2023, it appeared that Samson Dauda, Nick Walker, and Andrew Jacked had been within the combine for the victory. Nonetheless, nothing was sure within the eyes of the judges. The finals came about on Saturday, March 4, 2023, within the Higher Columbus Conference Heart with Arnold Schwarzenegger in attendance.
Walker, Jacked, and Dauda had been joined onstage within the first callout by Mamdouh “Huge Ramy” Elssbiay. They got a break earlier than returning for an extra spherical of comparisons—. Beneath are the general outcomes:
2023 Arnold Traditional Outcomes | Males’s Open
- Samson Dauda
- Nick Walker
- Andrew Jacked
- Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
- Shaun Clarida
- Akim Williams
- William Bonac
- Justin Rodriguez
- Kamal Elgargni
- Patrick Moore
The crispness of Walker’s pores and skin and the chiseling of his legs appeared to be the difference-maker in opposition to everybody however Dauda.
Dauda acquired $300,000 in addition to the Arnold Traditional trophy from the promoter himself. Schwarzenegger applauded Dauda whereas the champion hoisted the trophy excessive to finish the night time.
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The viewers was loud for his or her favorites as they went via their particular person routines. Jacked was the primary of the favorites to carry out his routine. He had proven enchancment in his back poses whereas showcasing his measurement and element within the entrance poses. He completed with a cut up with a entrance double biceps flex.
Dauda adopted Jacked and needed to enhance upon his fourth-place end on this contest in 2022. He carried out a sluggish routine with classical music taking part in, whereas 2021 winner Nick Walker had a extra upbeat tune taking part in throughout his routine.
It was clear that Walker has continued to enhance upon his stability whereas posing, as his flexibility was on show by way of lengthy lateral lunges that emphasised the standard of conditioning in his quads.
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The fan favourite might have been two-time Olympia 212 champion Shaun Clarida, who was the lightest man within the lineup with a sub-200-pound physique weight. This was Clarida’s second Males’s Open look in his profession, as he’s presently the two-time reigning 212 Olympia champion.
Award Ceremony
Through the present, four-time Arnold Traditional champion Flex Wheeler was honored with the Arnold Traditional Lifetime Achievement Award. Schwarzenegger and Wheeler shared a second onstage, adopted by a speech from Wheeler. Subsequent, former Arnold Traditional champions all through the competition’s 35-year historical past had been launched to the group.
Amongst these champions had been Walker and two-time winner William Bonac, who returned to the stage with the remainder of the sphere for ultimate comparisons. Walker, Jacked, and Dauda had been joined onstage within the first callout by Mamdouh “Huge Ramy” Elssbiay.
Dauda and Jacked remained within the middle of that callout all through the poses. The identical 4 males had been introduced again out for the ultimate callout as effectively. Walker was within the center with Dauda.
Every man gave all they needed to the poses with the $300,000 first-place prize on the road. Schwarzenegger was providing commentary on the pay-per-view in the course of the comparability and posedown for the group.
The night time concluded with the thirty fifth Arnold Traditional trophy being introduced to the champion. With 2022 Arnold Traditional winner Brandon Curry not within the lineup, a brand new champion was assured.
First, Jacked was awarded the 2023 Greatest Poser award in addition to $10,000 for his efforts. Walker acquired the Most Muscular award, which additionally got here with a $10,000 bonus.
Picture courtesy of the Arnold Sports activities Competition
