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 By: Matt Weik
The Arnold Classic this year is going to be the largest to date. They are expecting well over 100,000 people to walk through the event. I suggest getting your tickets early because this event is going to be one that you do not want to miss. So book your hotel early and get ready to experience something like you have never seen. It's the 2007 Arnold Classic, March 2-4... Let the games begin!! Here is my prediction for this years Arnold (men's)... I think the battle for the 1 and 2 spots are going to the highlight of this year. Dexter comes into every show in tip-top shape and shredded to the bone—everything is striated from head to toe. However, with Victor's finish at the Olympia and with his condition at that contest, he could very well take the title away from Dexter. Victor can definitely hang with the big guys and with Jay and Ronnie not in the competition, Victor will be one of the biggest guys on stage. His conditioning in the Olympia was right on and if he brings that conditioning or even a little better he will easily take home the title. Branch didn't hit his mark at the Olympia so I believe he will definitely make some changes and come into the Arnold in the condition we are used to seeing him in with the massive wheels and that dry vascular look we are used to seeing. You can never count Ruhl out of any competition and he will definitely come in larger than life with his big blocky physique, however I believe Gustavo will come in with a better condition and slightly beat out Markus pushing him to 5th. If I were to place the competitors in order of how I believe they will finish, here would be my selections for the Top 5:
Below you will also find an interview with Suzanne Irwin who will fill you in with all the details surrounding the Arnold.
[ A ] The Arnold Sports Festival is the largest multi-sports festival in the nation, featuring 39 events - including 14 Olympic sports. 17,000 athletes compete annually and the Festival annually hosts the Arnold Fitness EXPO with 650 exhibit booths. 132,000 visitors annually attend the event.
[ A ] The Arnold Sports Festival is held annually in Columbus, Ohio within the city's three premiere venues:
[ A ] The Arnold Sports Festival will partner with more than 100 hotels in 2007. Arnoldsportsfestival.com provides a complete listing of every area hotels and contact information. We work very closely with Experience Columbus to promote the city's visitor attraction, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Certainly the Arena District, German Village, the Cap, and the Short North areas offer an endless array of fabulous dining options.
[ A ] The Arnold Fitness EXPO annually attracts thousands of enthusiastic professionals and fans from all over the globe who want the latest in equipment, nutrition, books, software, workout apparel, footwear, fitness videos, and educational materials. Exhibitors enjoy the purchasing power of the diverse audience that includes personal trainers, health & fitness leaders, coaches at the high school and collegiate level, professional sport team representatives, fitness enthusiasts, and countless others. The Arnold Fitness EXPO has a 94% return attendance. The EXPO also offers non-stop fitness entertainment and sports demonstrations that add to the EXPO's excitement and popularity.
Arnold Sports Festival Day 1 Friday, March 2 Greater Columbus Convention Center
Veterans Memorial Nationwide Arena Arnold Sports Festival Day 2 Saturday, March 3 Greater Columbus Convention Center
Veterans Memorial Nationwide Arena Arnold Sports Festival Day 3 Sunday, March 4 Greater Columbus Convention Center 10:00 am - 4:00pm Arnold Fitness EXPO** OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT/CONTESTS BEGINS AND CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE DAY HALL D EXPO STAGE Arnold Squat Challenge Fitness Fashion Show Table Tennis Dance Team Performances
WWE Talent Recruitment Program Veterans Memorial Nationwide Arena
[ A ] The Arnold Sports Festival annually partners with Ticketmaster for all ticketing needs. Ticketmaster is available by telephone at 614-431-3600 or via the web at ticketmaster.com. The $10 daily Arnold EXPO ticket is a true value, offering daily admission to most of the Weekend's 39 events and the Arnold Fitness EXPO. The Arnold Classic sells out annually and the women's final events Friday evening are always a full house at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
[ A ] The Arnold Classic is an invitational event that will feature the world's top professionals in men's bodybuilding including Dexter Jackson, Vince Taylor, Tony Freeman, Victor Martinez and more.
  Click Image To Enlarge.Dexter Jackson, Branch Warren & Victor Martinez. View More Pics From The 2006 Arnold Classic Here. The 2007 entries for the Ms. International are top flight and will include Iris Kyle, Dayana Cadeau, Denise Masino, and Annie Rivieccio to name a few.
 Click Image To Enlarge. Iris Kyle, Dayana Cadeau & Yaxeni Oriquen. View More Pics From The 2006 Arnold Classic Here. Local competitors in the 2007 Fitness International are Jen Hendershott, and Julie Palmer as well as in Figure International's Julie Wallis, Latisha Wilder, Briana Tindall, and Cleveland's Valerie Waugaman. Additionally we will host an international array of Olympians in weightlifting, fencing, table tennis, gymnastics and archery.
[ A ] The Arnold Sports Festival & Fitness Weekend grows annually. This year we have added significant new events including:
[ A ] We predict many thrilling moments of intense competition in every sport. The Arnold Sports Festival & Fitness Weekend hosts elite level athletes, national champions, and competitive and eager amateurs. We celebrate every athlete's success and welcome their performance.
[ A ] The Arnold Sports Festival & Fitness Weekend is a premiere destination for every fitness fan and health enthusiast. In 2007, the Weekend will welcome the competition and appearance of World's Strongest Man Phil Pfister, a Charleston, West Virginia firefighter. The Arnold Strongman contest will showcase the greatest talents in Strong man and nearly every event will be held on the Arnold EXPO stage. The events will be featured in a two hour special on the National Geographic Channel. This will bring great additional exposure to the sport and the Weekend. We look forward to welcoming all your readers to the event.
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