The 2024 Arnold Classic final occurred on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the Battelle Grand Ballroom in front of a sold-out crowd. The Men’s Open competitors were introduced and compared to confirm the judges’ decision. Choopan was awarded the title of 2024 Arnold Classic champion.
Choopan won $300,000 and was presented the trophy by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The champion will return at the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024. He will be considered the top contender to reigning Mr. Olympia champion Derek Lunsford.
Before the fans went home, Schwarzenegger announced the prize money for the 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open champion would increase to $500,000.
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