Lifetime Achievement

Arnold Classic
Lifetime Achievement Award

2026 Honoree

Dexter
Jackson

Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (born November 25, 1969) is an American retired IFBB Professional League bodybuilder and one of the most accomplished athletes in bodybuilding history. Best known for winning the 2008 Mr. Olympia title, Jackson is also a five-time Arnold Classic champion (2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, and 2015), a record in the competition. Renowned for his exceptional conditioning, symmetry, and longevity, he competed at the highest level for over two decades, earning 29 professional victories, the most by any male bodybuilder. Jackson retired following the 2020 Mr. Olympia, leaving behind a legacy as one of the sport's greatest and most consistent competitors.