Shawn Rhoden
Shawn Rhoden | |
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Bodybuilder | |
![]() Rhoden in December 2015 | |
Personal info | |
Nickname | Flexatron, Jamaican Muscle Machine |
Born | Kingston, Jamaica | April 2, 1975
Died | (aged 46) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | November 6, 2021
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1] |
Weight | Contest: 245 lb (111 kg) Off season: 255 lb (116 kg)[1] |
Professional career | |
Pro-debut |
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Best win | |
Predecessor | Phil Heath |
Successor | Brandon Curry |
Shawn Rhoden (April 2, 1975 – November 6, 2021) was a Jamaican-American
Early life
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Rhoden immigrated to the United States in 1990 and settled in Maryland.[2] He went through a period of alcohol addiction following the death of his father, Lloyd, in 2002 but overcame it with help from his friend Lenore Carroll.[3]
Career
An aspiring soccer player in his early teens, Rhoden started bodybuilding in 1992
Personal life and death
In 2015, Shawn Rhoden and then partner Michelle Sugar had a daughter. The couple soon married in 2018. However, due to personal issues and allegations of infidelity, they divorced.[7] Rhoden died from a heart attack on November 6, 2021.[6][8]
Legal trouble
Rhoden was accused of sexually assaulting a female
Competition history
This section needs additional citations for verification. (November 2021) |
Amateur
- 2009 IFBB North American Championships – 1st
- 2009 NPC Delaware Open Bodybuilding – 1st
- 2001 NPC Team Universe Championships – 2nd
- 2000 NPC Team Universe Championships – 4th
- 1999 NPC Team Universe Championships – 3rd
Professional
- 2018 Mr. Olympia – 1st[12]
- 2017 Mr. Olympia – 5th
- 2016 Mr. Olympia – 2nd
- 2016 Kuwait Pro Men's Bodybuilding – 3rd place
- 2015 EVL's Prague Pro – 3rd
- 2015 Mr. Olympia – 3rd
- 2014 IFBB San Marino Pro – 1st
- 2014 EVL's Prague Pro – 3rd
- 2014 Dubai Pro – 2nd
- 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 2nd
- 2014 Mr. Olympia – 3rd
- 2014 IFBB Australian Pro – 1st
- 2014 IFBB Arnold Classic – 2nd
- 2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 4th
- 2013 Mr. Olympia – 4th
- 2012 IFBB EVL's Prague Pro – 2nd
- 2012 IFBB British Grand Prix – 1st
- 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe – 1st
- 2012 Mr. Olympia – 3rd
- 2012 IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow – 1st
- 2012 IFBB PBW Tampa Pro – 1st
- 2012 NPC Dexter Jackson Classic – NP
- 2012 IFBB Arnold Classic– 8th
- 2012 IFBB FLEX Pro – 4th
- 2011 Mr. Olympia – 11th
- 2011 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 3rd
- 2010 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show – 6th
References
- ^ a b "Shawn Rhoden – Greatest Physiques". greatestphysiques.com.
- ^ "Shawn Rhoden – profile".
- ^ a b c The Wheel Deal, Flex
- ^ Merritt, Greg. "Shawn Rhoden (1975-2021): The Life of the 2018 Mr. Olympia". The Barbell. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Merritt, Greg. "Shawn Rhoden (1975-2021): The Life of the 2018 Mr. Olympia". The Barbell. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden Dead At 46 Years Old". Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network. G. I. Team. November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Levy, Leighton. "Jamaica-born 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden dead at age 46". www.sportsmax.tv. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Grech, Kevin. "2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden dies at 46". www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net. Kevin Grech. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ Ladon, Jacob (July 18, 2019). "Everything We Know So Far in Shawn Rhoden Case: Mr. Olympia to Pledge bail in Utah". Generation Iron.
- ^ Ladon, Jacob (July 12, 2019). "American Media LLC Revokes Shawn Rhoden's Eligibility for the 2019 Mr. Olympia". Generation Iron.
- ^ Salmon, Jonathan (July 15, 2019). "Jim Manion Gives Official Statement on Shawn Rhoden Case". Generation Iron.
- ^ Staff, IFBB Pro League. "2018 Olympia Scorecards | IFBB PRO".