Looking through the list of competitors for this year’s Arnold Classic, you know there is some stiff competition. A lot of major players in the the IFBB space represented.We had a chance to see the pre-judging and everyone was in top form! There were some, where this was their first Arnold Classic appearance. Mamdouh “Big…
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Arnold Sports Festival 2020 – Disabled Strongman
Closing out our coverage of the Arnold Sports Festival 2020 is the Disabled Strongman competition. Sunday, we went straight to Hall C at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Back in the Strongman Arena, strength athletes with disabilities compete. They are pushing heavy weights in very similar competitions to the Pro Strongman competitions. The movements are…
Arnold Sports Festival 2020 – Body Painting and Art at the Arnold
Art has been a big part of the Arnold Sports Festival for a long time. We like to stop by every year and see what interesting interpretations the artists have on the models and athletes. Relatively new, but always exciting – the Jantana sponsored body painting is not only a showcase of artistic skill, but…
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 – Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Written: Andrew Livelsberger Photography/Video: Andrew Livelsberger 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. Impression:As it has been every year, the star studded inductee list is nothing short of fabulous. To…