Shaun Clarida Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Shaun Clarida (born September 5, 1982) is an American IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Athlete, and Social Media Star from New Jersey. He is also popular by his nickname The Giant Killer. On December 17, 2020, he came out as a winner of the 2020 Mr. Olympia. At the finale, he was competing with George Peterson, Kamal Elgargni (2019 212 Olympia champion), and Derek Lunsford.
Along with the title, Shaun also won prize money of $50,000 USD. Flex Lewis who remained a seven-time 212 Olympia winner honored him with the title with teary eyes.
Furthermore, he is one of the most celebrated bodybuilders in the USA who competed in more than 26 prestigious tournaments. Back in 2005, Clarida made a debut after participating in the NPC Mid-Atlantic Natural Classic and got 3rd in the Novice Lightweight.
Some Lesser Known Facts about Shaun Clarida
- On the occasion of Mother’s Day on May 10, 2020, the bodybuilder posted a picture with his mom with an emotional message on Instagram[1]Instagram.
- In 2015, Shaun decided to participate in Mr. Olympia even and bagged 16th rank by the end of the show. The next he came on the 13th position.
- Later in 2017, he managed to bag a ninth place in 2017 and then came on the seventh rank in 2018.
- His hard work paid him off as he stood on the 3rd rank last year in 2019 and finally first place in Mr. Olympia 2020.
- He originally belongs to New Jersey.
- In 2012, Shaun earned IFBB professional status.
- The bodybuilder started his fitness journey while studying in high school. He even participated in various sports such as basketball, baseball, wrestling, etc.
- For most of his childhood, he was bullied for being the shortest guy.
- One day while working out in the gym, Shaun Clarida met with a local bodybuilder who inspired him and told him all the perks of this industry.
- Shaun’s all-time favorite bodybuilders are Victor Martinez, Flex Wheeler, and Lee Priest.
- On October 01, 2020, he posted a picture with Lee Priest as he admired him so much for being a shorter bodybuilder.
- His diet includes lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
- The 38-years-old athlete is also one of the members of the Jacked Factory Team.
- On Instagram where Clarida has more than 227 K followers worked with brands such as CELSIUS Energy Drink, Generation Iron, Straight Jacket USA, and Jacked Factor Nutrients.
- In March 2015, he started dating his partner Rosangela Emmolo and often posts pictures with her on his IG account.
- He got an opportunity to meet a true legend named Tom Platz.
- Matt Jansen is his coach.
- In November 2020, he paid tribute to Nikalas Shimonovich who tragically passed away at a young age due to an accident.
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