After a disappointing finish, Bonac is taking some day off.
In the present bodybuilding pantheon, William Bonac’s name belongs amongst the elite. With a championship construct and resume, he’s one in every of the game’s biggest stars for reason. Unfortunately, nobody will find a way to see the athlete or his physique shine on stage for somewhat while.
In a Mar. 6, 2023, Instagram post, Bonac reflected on what was likely a disappointing seventh-place finish on the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). A two-time AC champion (2018, 2020), Bonac entered the competition with hopes of capturing his third profession AC title — a feat only 4 other bodybuilders have completed in the competition’s 34-year history. As a substitute, while reflecting within the aftermath, Bonac revealed he wouldn’t compete for the remaining of 2023.
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Before Bonac noted he wouldn’t compete for the foreseeable future, he ran down his history on the AC. In comparison with his modern peers, it’s mostly unparalleled for somebody who has actually stood on top of the competition’s podium.
Here’s an summary of Bonac’s AC competitive history:
William Bonac (Men’s Open) | Arnold Classic History
- 2018 — First place
- 2019 — Runner-up
- 2020 — First place
- 2022 — Runner-up
- 2023 — Seventh place
*Note: Bonac missed the 2021 edition of the AC as a result of unexpected travel complications.
Listed here are the total results from the 2023 AC:
2023 Arnold Classic Results | Men’s Open
Here’s how the total top 10 shook out on the 2023 Arnold Classic:
- Samson Dauda
- Nick Walker
- Andrew Jacked
- Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
- Shaun Clarida
- Akim Williams
- William Bonac
- Justin Rodriguez
- Kamal Elgargni
- Patrick Moore
As for what lies ahead in the approaching months, Bonac kept it plain and straightforward. He’s going to give attention to more personal endeavors in the meanwhile.
“I can truthfully say I won’t miss my weight-reduction plan for some time,” Bonac wrote. “Time to give attention to family and other business other than bodybuilding.”
Other than the final ramifications of Bonac’s decision, it also means the athlete won’t appear within the 2023 Mr. Olympia in early November. Bonac has competed in every Olympia because the yr 2014. His best-ever result was a runner-up finish to champion Brandon Curry in 2019.
As a competitor who has never won the competition and who also finished in ninth place in the course of the 2022 Olympia iteration, Bonac doesn’t have automatic qualification for the 2023 contest. As such, as a substitute of pushing for a roster berth, it seems he’s decided to rest and refocus slightly than commit to a difficult training and nutrition plan in contest prep.
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This just isn’t the top for Bonac as a bodybuilder. He plans to make his competitive return to the 2024 AC. Perhaps then he can complete his vaunted mission of capturing a 3rd championship and remind fans why they call him “The Conqueror.”
Featured image: @william_bonac on Instagram