International Sports Hall of Fame Induction 2017

Written by Dani & Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Dr. Bob Goldman Background: The International Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that honors the world’s greatest athletes.  This annual event is held every year at the Arnold Fitness Expo in Columbus, OH.  This post covers the March 2017 ceremony in Columbus Ohio. Impression: 2017’s…

Arnold Sports Festival Columbus Celebrating 30 Years

Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:Celebrating 30 years of sports excellence, the Arnold Sports Festival returns to Columbus, OH March 1-4, 2018.   75 sports will be represented and new sports/exhibits will be introduced. Impression:You know we here at VisualOhio love the Arnold Sports Festival.  We have been attending the event long before we covered it professionally. …

The Women of the Arnold Sport Festival 2017

Written by Dani & Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Arnold Sports Festival in its 28th year is back at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  Over 20,000 athletes compete in 70 sports.  To cheer them on, over 200,000 people attend the event. Impression:Female athletes play a large role in the Arnold Sports Festival.  …

Arnold 2016 – Powerlifting and Strongman Coverage

Written/Photo/Video: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Arnold Fitness Expo 2016 coverage of clean and jerk, squat and 2nd round of Strongman Classic. Impression:The video will show you more than I can ever say.  I’ll just repeat what I say every year.  These athletes are moving some serious weight and it is such the sight to behold.  They never…

Arnold 2016 – Bodybuilding and Physique

Written/Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Bodybuilding and Physique is arguably the cornerstone of the Arnold Fitness Expo each year.  The Arnold Classic brings the world’s best bodybuilders to Columbus, OH each year for the coveted title. Impression:Women, men, amateur, professional.  All words used to describe the athletes in our video above.  This year was a special…

Arnold Sports Expo 2015 – Part 3

Written:  Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography/Video:  Andrew Livelsberger Background: Day 3 rounds out our coverage with a whirlwind of 50+ dance, archery, cheer and dance, jump rope and equestrian events. Impression: Even though we are on day three, the energy from the event is still on high!  We did cover some of the 50+ dance…

Arnold Sports Expo 2015 – Part 2

Written:  Danielle and Andrew Livelsberger Photography/Video:  Andrew Livelsberger Part 2 brings you Arm wrestling, MAS wrestling and fencing!! Background:Fencing coverage in the Hyatt Regency Ballrooms. Followed up by MAS wrestling on the concourse stage and then by arm wrestling at the Expo main stage. Impression: FencingOne of the most anticipated events for us to cover…