Arnold Classic Physique 2025 - Mike Sommerfeld wins!

The finals of the Arnold Classic Physique 2025 took place in Columbus, Ohio, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time. In a highly exciting contest pitting him against the talented Logan Franklin, Mike Sommerfeld secured a well-deserved victory and a promising future.

A thrilling run of competition

During the preliminaries and the final, the judges could not take their eyes off the meticulously crafted physique of Logan Franklin, who impressed with his extraordinary dry conditioning and elaborate details, especially in the muscles of his thighs, buttocks and back. His technique in poses such as double biceps and back extensions allowed him to keep up with the competition, although he had no experience this year from last year's event.

On the other hand, Mike Sommerfeld, who returned to the scene after his recent second place finish behind Bumstead in the previous race, showed a significant shift in his presentation. His overall fullness and balance of physicality drew the jury's attention. The final pose, culminating in a thrilling pose-off, decided the victory and the enthusiastic crowd stood to applause.

Results table

• Winner: Mike Sommerfeld
• Second place: Logan Franklin
• Third place: Matt Greggo
• Fourth place: Michael Daboul
• Fifth place: Wesley Vissers
• Sixth place: Ji Hoon Bang

In addition, Logan Franklin also took home the Ed Corney Award for Best Pose, which only underscores his strong performance during the competition.

This year's Arnold Classic Physique proved once again that talented athletes like Mike Sommerfeld and Logan Franklin have a lot to offer. Sommerfeld's victory signals the beginning of a new era, while Franklin's presentation shows that each has the potential to push the boundaries of performance and aesthetic rendition.

Fans and fitness professionals are surely eagerly anticipating the next races and watching to see how these stars continue to develop. Follow our news for more updates and analysis from the biggest events in the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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