Two-time Fitness International champion Ariel Khadr began her quest for Arnold title number three on Friday, March 1, 2024, as one of the athletes competing in the 2024 edition of the contest in Columbus, OH. In this invitation-only contest, 11 of the best athletes in the Fitness division joined Khadr on the Arnold Expo stage.
The opening round of the show was the physique round. This round counts for one-third of the overall score. Even though athletes don’t have to score toward the top in the physique round to win the overall contest, it certainly doesn’t hurt. Announcer Bob Cicherillo introduced all 12 contestants to the crowd and audience watching live via the livestream:
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[Related: 2024 Wellness International Pre-Judging Report]
2024 Fitness International Roster
Tamara Vahn
Ariel Khadr
Aurika Tyrgale
Abby Bolton
Jodi Boam
Jaclyn Baker
Nikolett Szabo
Anna Fomina
Minna Helena Pajulahti
Danielle Chikeles
Michelle Fredua-Mensah
Tiffany Chandler
Following the introductions, head judge Sandy Williamson took the microphone and directed traffic onstage by calling out the athletes for group comparisons. The callouts went as follows.
Callout One
Jaclyn Baker
Ariel Khadr
Tamara Vahn
Jodi Baum
Michelle Fredua-Mensah
Aurike Tyrgale
Callout Two
Nikolett Szabo
Tiffany Chandler
Anna Fomina
Minna Helena Pahjulahti
Danielle Chikeles
Abby Bolton
Callout Three
Ariel Khadr
Tamara Vahn
John Boam
Michelle Fredua-Mensah
Khadr and Jaclyn Baker appeared to have the majority of the crowd support. However, the first callout saw Tamara Vahn and Jodi Boam in the middle. Michelle Fredua-Mensah was also compared in the first callout. In order, the last callout featured Khadr, Vahn, Baker, and Fredua-Mensah.
The second round of this contest is the Routine round, which is not only the most entertaining part of the contest but also counts for two-thirds of the overall score. It is still anyone’s contest to win.
BarBend will share updates on the finals in the Battelle Grand Ballroom of the Greater Columbus Convention Center throughout the evening. The show is available to watch live for free on the Arnold Sports Festival livestream.
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