Deputy Ramon Dino surprises Arnold. Compare with hero | BodyBuilding

Ramon Dino, the favorite to win the title, lost to Wesley Visers in the 2024 Arnold Classic Ohio on Friday and finished in second place, after being the champion of the 2023 edition. Without Canadian Chris “Kboom” Bumstead among the competitors, the Dutchman became the main competitor to the Brazilian and surpassed him in the opinion of the judges. Surprising those who expected the “Occrine Dinosaur” to win its second title. Compare the bodies of Wesley Vissers and Ramon Dino in the photos below.

Ramon Dino, Arnold's 2022 runner-up and last year's champion, had everything he needed to repeat the pole position, as CBum, the Brazilian's biggest rival, was not in the race. But Wesley Vissers attracted attention from the pre-judging stage, the first stage of the competition. He began to be considered one of the contenders for the title, as he was able to unseat Ramon Dino, based on what he had previously presented in the previews.

In the final match, the two shared the spotlight. So much so that in the on-stage exchange of poses that indicate the judges' favorites — the best are usually placed in the middle — Wesley Vissers and Ramon Dino were side by side.

After the individual show and group comparison, the judges called for a third round, with only the Dutch and Brazilians on stage, for the decisive competition, which excited the audience. But what was exciting turned into shock hours later, when the winners were announced.

In the final, Ramon Dino showed better physical fitness than he had shown hours before in the pre-judging stage, but nevertheless, Wesley Vissers became the champion.

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