Rhoden earned a $675,000 payout, the largest in the 53-year history of the Mr. Olympia competition.
Appearing in his eighth Mr. Olympia competition, Rhoden earned his first victory. The Jamaican did have one runner-up finish in 2016, but he was finally able to capture the Eugen Sandow Trophy in one of the most memorable bodybuilding competitions in recent history.
Ms. Olympia contestant Sheila Bleck highlighted Rhoden's conditioning as one of the reasons why he was victorious.
At the age of 43, Rhoden tied the record for the oldest Mr. Olympia winner. Chris Dickerson was the same age when he came out on top in 1982.
Based on Rhoden's conditioning and impeccable symmetry with his perfect lines, there's no reason to think he can't repeat as champion when next year's competition rolls around. He's been steadily building to this moment for the past eight years, and that hard work paid off.
From playing soccer in high school to becoming a professional bodybuilder, Shawn Rhoden (AKA. Flexatron) has become an icon in the industry. The IFBB Pro has numerous competitions under his belt, as well as being an inspiration to many athletes.
However, Shawn’s journey has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions – he suffered a terrible back injury in 1993 and lost his father in 2002.
Shawn Rhoden Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Shawn was very athletic growing up, playing soccer and cricket whenever he had the chance. However, he was small for his age and started to become unhappy with his physique.
Shawn and his family moved to the US in 1990. Thrown into the unknown without any friends, Shawn needed to find something to hold on to – he found his passion in bodybuilding.
Two years later, at the age of 17, the future IFBB Pro’s interest in bodybuilding had blossomed and he entered the gym to gain size and strength. It was at this point, in 1992, that Shawn’s fitness journey began.
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