The sensory overload that is the Arnold Sports Festival returned for the 2023 version this past weekend as billions (it felt like billions) of people crammed into the Columbus Convention Center to catch a glimpse of the man himself, sip on some dodgy-looking energy drinks, grab some free swag, and witness one of the many events on display during a packed schedule as humans of unnatural size and skill competed in over 50 unique spectacles.
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Matt Ellis is a freelance photographer who covers music that happens in the city and the Columbus Crew SC home games. More photography from Matt can be found at his Instagram page.
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