The much anticipated Jim Manion’s NPC Pittsburgh Pro 2024 has wrapped up. Six bodybuilders from their respective divisions emerged as champions as the dust settled. The open division remains absent from the bodybuilding competition, as is the norm. However, Classic Physique pros can earn their Olympia qualification at the prestigious event, and Eric Lisboa won this year.

The Pittsburgh Pro Classic Physique lineup was stacked, as Eric Lisboa had to defeat twelve contestants to earn his title. Lisboa defeated Matthew Greggo, James Yount, Dmytro Krazhan, Camilo Diaz, Cleef Metellus, Bradley Pfeifer, Cody Amey, Jared Keys, Gregory Dawson, Thomas Connelly, Kenneth Silcott, and Tony Coke. Matthew Greggo was the runner-up.

Dmytro Krazhan won bronze, and Camilo Diaz and Cleef Metellus completed the top five at the event. Of the thirteen competitors, Eric Lisboa and Mathew Greggo emerged as fan favorites. While Greggo gave the Brazilian a run for his money, Lisboa ultimately took the crown and the Olympia qualification.

The Brazilian Classic Physique competitor got emotional after winning the prestigious show. The bodybuilder spoke about the hard work and determination he needed just to make it to the Pittsburgh Pro stage during his post-finals interview with Bob Cicherillo. The Classic Physique champion thanked his sponsors, support, family, and friends.

“We are going to the Olympia baby!” said Lisboa at the end of his speech. A behind-the-scenes video from the backstage also captured the wholesome moment when Eric Lisboa and Ramon Dino embraced one another. Dino is the most popular and successful Classic Physique athlete from Brazil. Yet, he has no qualms about showing up to support his fellow Brazilian. However, no one expected Ramon Dino to be at the Pittsburgh Pro.

A surprise guest at the Pittsburgh Pro

While the Pittsburgh Pro doesn’t feature an Open division, it more than makes up for it with a star-studded guest-posing lineup. However, this year, the guest-posing lineup would’ve fooled anyone into thinking it was the Mr. Olympia lineup. Reigning champion Derek Lunsford, Arnold Classic 2024 runner-up Samson Dauda, Nick Walker, Andrew Jacked, Hunter Labrada, and others posed side-by-side on the stage.

While Classic Physique sensation Urs Kalecinski was scheduled to guest pose at the contest, Ramon Dino was a surprise guest. The 2023 Arnold Classic Physique champion represented his division alongside Kalecinski. Despite posing beside mass monsters like Andrew Jacked, Samson Dauda, and others, the Classic Physique stars held their own.

It’s unknown whether Dino was a last-minute replacement for Big Ramy, who couldn’t make it to the 2024 Pittsburgh Pro. However, the night belonged to champions like Eric Wildberger Lisboa, who’ll face off against Ramon Dino and Urs Kalecinski at the upcoming Super Bowl of Bodybuilding.