That is the second Arnold contest of 2025.
The 2025 Arnold South America takes place on Saturday, April 5, in São Paulo, Brazil. This present will function a Males’s Open contest and serves as a qualifying present for the 2025 Mr. Olympia, set for Oct. 9-12, in Las Vegas, NV.
Previous winners of the Arnold South America present embody 2019 Mr. Olympia champ Brandon Curry, Kai Greene, Juan Morel, and Rafael Brandao, who gained it final yr.
2025 Arnold South America Professional Roster
9 professional bodybuilders might be on this lineup, none of whom have certified for the Olympia going into the competition. Right here’s the ultimate roster:
- Guilherme Abomai (Brazil)
- Andre Carlao (Brazil)
- Marcelo Pedro Da Cruz (Brazil)
- Catiano Foscarini (Brazil)
- Edu Rodriguez (Paraguay)
- Leandro Sencini Peres (Brazil)
- David Silva (Brazil)
- Vitalii Ugolnikov (Brazil)
- Luis Gustavo Vaucher Souto (Brazil)
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Athletes to Watch
Three athletes head to São Paulo as early favorites to contend for this prestigious title.
Vitalii Ugolnikov
Vitalii Ugolnikov is best recognized to most followers as “Vitalii Goodvito,” and social media has been about how he appears going into this contest. Ugolnikov has but to win a present on the professional stage, however he ranked second to Martin Fitzwater on the 2024 Detroit Pro.
Andre Carlao
Andre Carlao is in his sophomore professional season. He completed the 2024 Arnold South America in fifth place and ranked seventh on the 2024 Mr. Big Evolution Pro. He seeks his first professional win and Olympia qualification.
Leandro Sencini Peres
Leandro Sencini Peres will compete for the primary time since 2023, when he took sixth on the Italian Olympus Pro. He gained the 2022 Musclecontest FitPira Professional however has not gained a professional present since.
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