Shawn Rhoden
| Shawn Rhoden | |
|---|---|
| — Bodybuilder — | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | Flexatron |
| Born |
April 2, 1975 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight |
(off-season) 260 lbs (on-season) 240 lbs[1] |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | IFBB Europa Super Show, 2010 |
| Best win | Mr. Olympia, 2014 / 3rd |
| Active | Yes |
Shawn "Flexatron" Rhoden (born April 2, 1975) is a Jamaican American professional bodybuilder.
Career
An aspiring soccer player in his early teens, Rhoden started bodybuilding in 1992[2] with inspiration from former Mr. Universe Yohnnie Shambourger and, after an amateur career ruptured with several injuries and alcohol dependence,[2] won his IFBB Pro card by 2010.[3] He was the 11th at the 2011 Mr. Olympia (Mr. Olympia debut), 3rd at the 2012 Mr. Olympia, and 4th at the 2013 Mr. Olympia competition. In 2014, Shawn Rhoden took 3rd place at the 2014 Mr. Olympia competition, making it his current best win.
Competition history
Professional
- 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 - 16th
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
Personal life
Born in Jamaica, Rhoden immigrated to the United States in 1990 and settled in Maryland.[3] He went through a period of alcohol addiction following his father Lloyd's demise in 2002 but overcame it with help from his friend Lenore Carroll.[2]
Rhoden was once romantically linked with eight-time World Arm Wrestling Champion Sarah Bäckman.[4]