Shawn Rhoden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shawn Rhoden |
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| Bodybuilder | |
Rhoden in December 2015
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| Personal info | |
| Nickname | Flexatron, Jamaican Muscle Machine |
| Born | April 2, 1975 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | November 6, 2021 (aged 46) United States |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | Contest: 245 lb (111 kg) Off season: 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | IFBB Europa Super Show, 2010 |
| Best win | Mr. Olympia, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Phil Heath |
| Successor | Brandon Curry |
Shawn Rhoden (born April 2, 1975 – died November 6, 2021) was a famous bodybuilder from Jamaica and the United States. He was known as a professional athlete in the IFBB. Shawn achieved a huge goal by winning the Mr. Olympia contest in 2018. He even beat Phil Heath, who had won the title seven times before!
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Early Life
Shawn Rhoden was born in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was about 15 years old, in 1990, he moved to the United States. He made his new home in Maryland.
Bodybuilding Career
When Shawn was younger, he wanted to be a football player. But in 1992, he started to get into bodybuilding. He was inspired by Yohnnie Shambourger, who was also a famous bodybuilder.
Shawn worked hard and became a professional bodybuilder. He first competed in the Mr. Olympia contest in 2011, where he placed 11th. He kept improving each year. He placed 3rd in 2012 and 4th in 2013.
In 2014 and 2015, he placed 3rd again. Then, in 2016, he moved up to 2nd place. Finally, in 2018, Shawn won the Mr. Olympia title. He was 43 years and 5 months old at the time. This made him the oldest person to ever win the Mr. Olympia competition.
Personal Life
In 2015, Shawn Rhoden and his partner, Michelle Sugar, had a daughter. They got married in 2018. Shawn Rhoden passed away on November 6, 2021, due to a heart attack.
Competition Results
Amateur Competitions
- 2009 IFBB North American Championships – 1st place
- 2009 NPC Delaware Open Bodybuilding – 1st place
- 2001 NPC Team Universe Championships – 2nd place
- 2000 NPC Team Universe Championships – 4th place
- 1999 NPC Team Universe Championships – 3rd place
Professional Competitions
- 2018 Mr. Olympia – 1st place
- 2017 Mr. Olympia – 5th place
- 2016 Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
- 2016 Kuwait Pro Men's Bodybuilding – 3rd place
- 2015 EVL's Prague Pro – 3rd place
- 2015 Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
- 2014 IFBB San Marino Pro – 1st place
- 2014 EVL's Prague Pro – 3rd place
- 2014 Dubai Pro – 2nd place
- 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 2nd place
- 2014 Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
- 2014 IFBB Australian Pro – 1st place
- 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic – 2nd place
- 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 4th place
- 2013 Mr. Olympia – 4th place
- 2012 IFBB EVL's Prague Pro – 2nd place
- 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix – 1st place
- 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 1st place
- 2012 Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
- 2012 IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow – 1st place
- 2012 IFBB PBW Tampa Pro – 1st place
- 2012 NPC Dexter Jackson Classic – Not Placed
- 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic – 8th place
- 2012 IFBB FLEX Pro – 4th place
- 2011 Mr. Olympia – 11th place
- 2011 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 3rd place
- 2010 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 6th place
See also
In Spanish: Shawn Rhoden para niños
