The Arnold Classic South America 2026, also known as Arnold Classic Brasil, concluded on Sunday (26) in São Paulo, with wins in professional categories and pro cards awarded to amateurs. Livingstone Pereira de Faria, known as Livinho, won Classic Physique, while Leandro Peres took the Open title. Athletes like Ramon Dino and Samson Dauda attended the event.
The Arnold Classic Brasil 2026 took place over the weekend at Expo Center Norte in northern São Paulo, as part of the Arnold Sports Festival South America. IFBB Pro League professional competitions occurred on Saturday (25), with Josué Fabiano Monteiro, the Gorila Albino, winning Wheelchair; Livinho in Classic Physique; and Leandro Peres in Open.
In the amateur divisions, eight pro cards were awarded to Overall champions: Gabriela Carolina da Silva (Fit Model), Letícia Stedile (Bikini), Emilly Vieira (Wellness), Ana Paula Barranjard (Figure), Ingrid Lorenzen (Women's Physique), Weslei Alves (Men's Physique), José Mário (Classic Physique), and Rodrigo Matos (Bodybuilding).
Ramon Rocha Queiroz, known as Dino and the current Olympia Classic Physique champion—the first Brazilian to win—stated: "Rivals will fight for second place." He added: "My focus is always to win, not the athletes competing with me." Dino interacted with fans at the event.
Samson Dauda, 2024 Mr. Olympia, praised the competition: "The judges and athletes did a great job." He plans to compete in Brazil: "Before retiring, I need to come compete here, I have many Brazilian fans," and invited Leandro Peres to Olympia: "I'm looking forward to seeing him at Olympia."
