The 2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International prejudging took place on March 7 at the Arnold Expo Stage in the Columbus Convention Center. Competitors gathered at 11 AM EST. After a handful of callouts, Lauralie Chapados, Aimee Delgado, and Ashlyn Little are fighting for first place.
In 2025, Vania Auguste cemented herself as the Arnold Classic Bikini champ. However, she opted not to compete at the event this year, leaving the door open for a new titleholder. This year’s lineup was absolutely stacked with world-class athletes. Lauralie Chapados made her return, having won the Arnold Classic three times (2022, 2023, 2024).
Meanwhile, second-place Olympia finisher Ashlyn Little was on the hunt for gold. She was within arm’s reach last year, too, having scored bronze at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Judges didn’t count out Aimee Delgado or three-time Bikini Olympia legend Ashley Kaltwasser either. The final callout saw Lauralie Chapados, Aimee Delgado, and Ashlyn Little battling it out ahead of the finals this evening.
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2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging:
First Callout
Lauralie Chapados
Aimee Delgado
Phoebe Hagan
Ashley Kaltwasser
Ashlyn Little
Reyna Perez
2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging Report First Callout
Second Callout
Xinyi Chen
Marie-Eve Duchesneau
Sharon Ramos
Uliana Stadnik
Tianna Weymouth
2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging Report Second Callout
Third Callout
Phoebe Hagan
Ashley Kaltwasser
Reyna Perez
Sharon Ramos
2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging Report Third Callout
Final Callout
Lauralie Chapados
Aimee Delgado
Ashlyn Little
2026 Arnold Classic Bikini International Prejudging Report Fourth Callout
Highlights:
2026 Arnold Classic Schedule
Friday, March 6
Prejudging: (12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EST)
Finals: (7:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST)
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026
Prejudging: (10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST)
Arnold Men’s Physique (Starts at 11 AM)
Bikini International (Starts at 11 AM)
Pro Wheelchair – Prejudging & Finals (10 AM)
Finals: (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST)
Arnold Classic
Arnold Men’s Physique
Bikini International
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