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Ronnie Coleman Reflects On Emotional Speech During 2021 Arnold Classic
Ronnie Coleman reflected on his speech after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Arnold Classic.
Ronnie Coleman is no stranger to the bodybuilding stage. Coleman won eight consecutive Olympia titles from 1998-2005 and is one of the best competitors in the history of the sport. During the 2021 Arnold Classic, Coleman took the stage for a different reason and was given an incredible award.
Coleman received the Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award during the event in September. This is when he was able to get in front of a microphone and delivered an incredible speech that will be remembered forever. On a recent episode of Nothing But A Podcast, Coleman explained the difficulties of giving this emotional speech.
“It was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my whole life.”
“When I was practicing in my head, it went through smoothly. And then I got up there in front of all those people, then I started thinking about it I think that’s what really got to me, I really started thinking about it. It just hit me like a ton of bricks. I’m like, man! I’m not gonna be able to say this.”
Ronnie Coleman has won plenty of competitions in his career and is tied with Lee Haney for the most Olympia victories in history. Coleman added a victory at the Arnold Classic back in 2001. He discussed his emotions receiving this award from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is known as the greatest bodybuilder of all-time.
“I haven’t won a lot of wars, you know. I have had a few here and there but lifetime achievement and then being presented by Arnold also, somebody you look up to, idolize in a was, it was a quite blood reaching experience.”
Coleman stepped on stage and let his emotions and feelings takeover. This is one aspect that makes the speech memorable. During this recent episode, Coleman joked about how he wished he have read off a card.
It is difficult to plan a speech ahead of time. Rehearsing a speech is a preparation tool but it never seems to workout how you expect it too once you get up there to speak. Also, Coleman explained how he felt knowing his mother was unable to be there to see him accept this award.
“When you rehearse something, you rehearse it so it’s easy. You’re just by yourself and you’re not thinking about it because you’re rehearsing it, you know. But once you get up there and all those people in front of you and then you get caught up in the moment.”
“The fact that my mom wasn’t there to see it and she always made the big events that I was involved in… that made it even more gut-wrenching. So it was quite an experience… I’ll say it was a very overwhelming experience.”
Ronnie Coleman is a name that remains influential in the sport of bodybuilding. He is an inspiration and has been since he began his career. This was the reason he was given the award. It was a very deserving honor and one that Coleman and those watching will never forget.
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Arnold Classic 2021 Full Results & Winners
Nick Walker wins Men’s Open at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Nick Walker who wins the crown in the Men’s Open. Walker takes home the title in his debut in the competition.
The Men’s Open division was hit hard with some of the top names dropping out for different reasons. This did not take anything away from the event as some of the top competitors in the world put on a show during the finals.
Prior to the results being announced, the Ed Corney Most Muscular Award was given to Nick Walker. For the second-straight year, Sergio Oliva Jr. took home the Franco Columbu Best Posing Routine Award.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of each division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Men’s Open Results
First Place – Nick Walker
Second Place – Iain Valliere
Third Place – Steve Kuclo
Fourth Place – Justin Rodriguez
Fifth Place – Akim Williams
Sixth Place – Sergio Oliva Jr.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Results
First Place – Terrence Ruffin
Second Place – Alex Cambronero
Third Place – Logan Franklin
Fourth Place – Courage Opara
Fifth Place – Bryan Jones
Sixth Place – Fabian Mayr
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Results
First Place – Jennifer Dorie
Second Place – Elisa Pecini
Third Place – Lauralie Chapados
Fourth Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Fifth Place – Romina Basualdo
Sixth Place – Breena Martinez
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness Results
First Place – Missy Truscott
Second Place – Oksana Grishina
Third Place – Ariel Khadr
Fourth Place – Jaclyn Baker
Fifth Place – Aurika Tyrgale
Sixth Place – Darrian Borrello
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
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Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Results
Jennifer Dorie wins Bikini at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Jennifer Dorie who wins the crown in the Bikini division.
This might have been one of the deepest Bikini finals at this event in years. Dorieand Lauralie Chapados headlined the event, along with Ashley Kaltwasser, who is a two-time winner at this event. Elisa Pecini returned as the reigning champion and made an impact during prejudging as well.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Bikini division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Results
First Place – Jennifer Dorie
Second Place – Elisa Pecini
Third Place – Lauralie Chapados
Fourth Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Fifth Place – Romina Basualdo
Sixth Place – Breena Martinez
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Results
Terrence Ruffin wins Classic Physique at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Terrence Ruffin who wins the crown in the Classic Physique division. This is Ruffin’s first win at the Arnold Classic after finishing second in 2020.
The Classic Physique division was extremely deep at this year’s Arnold Classic. The top two finishers from last year returned, in Ruffin and Alex Cambronero. This also included some newcomers looking to make an impact. Bryan Jones and Peter Molnar led the way for the newcomers, along with Logan Franklin, who has competed at the Arnold Classic in the Men’s Physique division previously.
The best poser award was also introduced to the Classic Physique division this year and the inaugural winner was Logan Franklin.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Classic Physique division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Results
First Place – Terrence Ruffin
Second Place – Alex Cambronero
Third Place – Logan Franklin
Fourth Place – Courage Opara
Fifth Place – Bryan Jones
Sixth Place – Fabian Mayr
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness International Results
Missy Truscott wins Fitness at the Arnold Classic 2021.
The Arnold Classic 2021 was postponed due to COVID-19 and cut down to one day. There were a total of four events that took the stage in Columbus, OH — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Bikini, and Fitness. The results have been announced and it is Missy Truscott who wins the crown in the Fitness division. This is her second-straight victory at the Arnold Classic.
Fitness featured eight of the top competitors in the world, such as Truscott and Ariel Khadr. This was a competition that went right into the night portion with the race being close for the top spot. The prejudging round set up the finals in a big way and it did not disappoint.
The full results have been announced. Check out our full breakdown of the Fitness division at the Arnold Classic 2021 results below.
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness Results
First Place – Missy Truscott
Second Place – Oksana Grishina
Third Place – Ariel Khadr
Fourth Place – Jaclyn Baker
Fifth Place – Aurika Tyrgale
Sixth Place – Darrian Borrello
Generation Iron Fitness Network will be coverage the full Arnold Classic 2021 event including pre-judging reports, analysis, and results updates. Stay tuned to Generation Iron and visit our official Arnold Classic 2021 coverage hub right here!
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Men’s Open Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Classic Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Bikini Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Fitness International Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Arnold Classic 2021 Preview: Classic Physique Lineup Breakdown and Predictions
Who are the names to watch for in the Arnold Classic 2021?
The Arnold Classic 2021 is just days away. It will take place on Saturday in Columbus, OH after being pushed back due to COVID-19. There are four total divisions that will be on display during the event — Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Fitness, and Bikini.
This is an extremely deep list of competitors this year. The Olympia is the biggest even of the year and this lineup seems like one that belongs on that stage. There are some heavy-hitters prepared to make their Arnold Classic debut and that makes for an incredible showing from some newcomers looking to make an impact.
When looking at the competitors list, there are many different ways to go when making predictions. Let’s take a look at the full list and see how the event could play out on Saturday night.
Arnold Classic Classic Physique
Alex Cambronero
Jarek Crew
Logan Franklin
Bryan Jones
Fabian Mayr
Peter Molnar
Courage Opara
Terrence Ruffin
Tony Taveras
Dani Younan
Alex Cambronero
Alex Cambronero returns to the Arnold Classic as the reigning champion from 2020 in Classic Physique. He clearly has the makings of what it takes to win and the experience necessary to get it done. It is difficult to go back-to-back on stage and Cambronero will have that chance this year. Cambronero certainly has what is takes but the prediction is tough to make. He will be part of the first callout and anything can happen from there.
Jarek Crew
Jarek Crew was last seen finishing second at the Chicago Pro this year. Crew could be a dark-horse contender coming into the weekend and this has showed during some social media updates. It is difficult for newcomers to make an impact in their first Arnold Classic but that is what we could see from Crew on Saturday.
Logan Franklin
When thinking about the list of competitors that can win this competition, Logan Franklin has to be mentioned. He is a talented competitor and has been working on filling out his physique. He has some more size that can be put on which means he will be even better when this happens. Franklin’s placing will depend on his conditioning on Saturday. He finished second at the Texas Pro when he had a chance to take home the prize. If there is a better version out there, Franklin can find it and potentially have a chance to win the event.
Bryan Jones
Bryan Jones looks like a competitor that can potentially compete in the Men’s Open division. He has incredible size in his upper body. Jones has shoulders and arms that pop along with incredible lats. What makes Jones classic is his small waist. He has the perfect physique for this division and he has a chance to be a name to watch moving forward. It would not be surprising to see Jones win this event and even take home an Olympia title in the future.
Fabian Mayr
Fabian Mayr earned automatic qualification to this event after winning the 2020 Arnold Amateur Classic Physique. Now, he will have a chance to see how he stacks up against some of the best in the world. Mayr brings the necessary size and cut needed to compete in this event. This will be the first of what could be many appearances in the Arnold Classic for Mayr.
Peter Molnar
One of the most intriguing names in the division will be Peter Molnar. He is a relatively unknown competitor despite earning qualification to this year’s Olympia. The body of work is small but Molnar has the perfect physique for this division. There is a bright future ahead and it will be interesting to see if he can burst onto the scene a bit ahead of schedule. He will have the chance to do just that in his first Arnold Classic appearance on Saturday.
Courage Opara
Courage Opara has not been on the Arnold Classic stage since 2019, where he picked up his second-straight third-place finish. In 2020, Opara won the Battle of Texas Pro Classic Physique and will look to get back on stage at an event that he is comfortable in. The judges like what Opara brings to the table and that is clear with two top-three finishes. In a stacked lineup like this, it will be interesting to see if Opara can remain near the top.
Terrence Ruffin
Terrence Ruffin finished second to Cambronero during the 2020 Arnold Classic. He has made tremendous strides over the last few weeks and it looking competition ready. Another aspect that Ruffin has on his belt is his ability to pose. Ruffin might be the best poser in this division and this is something that is held in high regard at the Arnold Classic. Is there a favorite to win this show? With this lineup, it is hard to predict but Ruffin could be at the top of the list.
Tony Taveras
Tony Taveras has been making great strides preparing for the Arnold Classic. This is his first appearance and will be part of a lineup that will put on a great show. Taveras brings a lot to the table and we saw that on display during the Europa Dallas — where he finished in first place. Taveras will have to bring his best on Saturday if he wants to have a chance at finishing in the upper half.
Dani Younan
Dani Younan is returning to the Arnold Classic stage for the first time since 2018 — when he placed sixth. This year, Younan will display an improved physique with greater size and tightness. Younan’s placing will all depend on how the judges fix height into the equation. Younan is a shorter competitor which makes him more compact. This is not a knock on his physique because he will come into Saturday with high expectations. It would not be surprising to see Younan finish in the top five.
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