Defending two-time Bikini International champion Lauralie Chapados told BarBend in her exclusive interview that she was looking forward to her title defense at the 2024 Arnold Classic against friend and two-time Bikini Olympia and Bikini International champion Angelica Teixeira, returning to the stage for the first time since 2020. Chapados’ defense kicked off at the Arnold Expo stage in Columbus, OH, on March 2, 2024, during pre-judging.
Chapados and the rest of the lineup faced the judges and fans for group comparisons and introductions before being compared in callouts.
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2024 Bikini International Roster
- Amanda Marques Pereira
- Eli Fernandez
- Tamekia Carter
- Vania Auguste
- Ottavia Mazza
- Aimee Delgado
- Phoebe Hagan
- Rhoda Allie
- Ivanna Escandar
- Angelica Teixeira
- Lauralie Chapados
Pre-judging doesn’t necessarily determine the champion, but it offers a glimpse into who the judges consider most viable for the overall title. Athletes positioned centerstage during the final callout in pre-judging are typically the athletes battling for the gold.
Callout One
- Eli Fernandez
- Vania Auguste
- Aimee Delgado
- Lauralie Chapados
- Angelica Teixeira
- Phoebe Hagan
Callout Two
- Ivanna Escandar
- Rhoda Allie
- Ottavia Mazza
- Amanda Marques Pereira
- Tamekia Carter
Callout Three
- Eli Fernandez
- Vania Auguste
- Angelica Teixeira
- Phoebe Hagan
- Rhoda Allie
Callout Four
- Lauralie Chapados
- Aimee Delgado
Chapados and Teixeira had the majority of the fan support. However, Chapados was in the center of the first call-out with Aimee Delgado. They appeared to be the judges’ early favorites and the final head-to-head callout between them confirmed that.
The Bikini International finals occur at the Battelle Grand Ballroom on the evening of March 2, 2024, where Arnold Schwarzenegger will award the trophy to the 2024 Bikini International champion. The entire contest can be watched live for free via livestream on the Arnold Sports website.
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- Ariel Khadr Wins 2024 Fitness International
- Rajesh John Wins Arnold Classic Wheelchair
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