The Arnold Traditional Males’s Physique lineup featured defending champion and Olympia champion Erin Banks defending his title in opposition to numerous challengers.
The finals occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Columbus, OH. Amongst these contenders have been Diogo Montenegro and Emmanual Hunter.
Hunter got here within the bronze spot to silver medalist Montenegro. Banks is the second multi-time winner of this contest. He’s midway to that objective after this contest.
Beneath are the complete outcomes:
2023 Arnold Traditional Outcomes | Males’s Physique
- Erin Banks
- Diogo Montenegro
- Emanual Hunter
- Vitor Chaves
- Carlos DeOliveira
- Edvan Ferreira Palmeira
Banks’ objective for 2023 is to defend each the Arnold and Olympia titles efficiently. He’s midway there.
Promoter Arnold Schwarzenegger offered Banks together with his second trophy to match his first from one 12 months in the past. The commentary crew talked about that the facet of Banks’ physique that set him other than the remainder of the sphere was the fullness of his muscle bellies and the conditioning seen in his again pictures.
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Prejudging happened on the Arnold Expo earlier within the day. With an viewers watching each dwell and on pay-per-view, every man was launched to the stage through the finals. The gang left little doubt about who they have been pulling for when Banks walked onstage.
Banks’ 30-second routine was met with loud applause and cheers. He aimed to grow to be the second man to win the Arnold Traditional Males’s Physique twice. The opposite was Andre Ferguson, who gained three in a row from 2018 to 2020.
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The 9 males have been then positioned in comparisons by head choose Steve Weinberger. The ultimate group featured 4 males – Banks, Montenegro, Hunter, and Vitor Chaves. Banks and Montenegro have been within the heart, indicating the title was going to go to one among them.
Banks’ victory in Columbus, OH, continues his streak of wins in elite contests. He pulled off a title protection on the 2023 Arnold Traditional and stays the person to beat within the division.
Featured picture courtesy of the Arnold Sports activities Competition.
