Nigerian-born bodybuilder Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, popularly known as Andrew Jacked, made history by winning the 2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open title on March 7, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.
Andrew Jacked earned a record-breaking $750,000 for first place, the largest single payout in professional bodybuilding history.
GISTSMATE MEDIA learnt that he also received an additional $10,000 for the Ed Corney Best Poser Award.
To claim the title, he defeated elite competitors including 2021 champion Nick Walker (2nd) and former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan (3rd).
He is the second Nigerian and third African athlete to ever win the prestigious Arnold Classic.
1st Andrew Jacked Nigeria
2nd Nick Walker USA
3rd Hadi Choopan Iran
4th Martin Fitzwater USA
5th Brandon Curry USA
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELThe victory was presented by bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, who praised Jacked’s exceptional conditioning, symmetry, and presentation.
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