the story of Shawn Rhoden

An aspiring soccer player in his early teens, Rhoden started bodybuilding in 1992[with inspiration from former Mr. Universe Yohnnie Shambourger and, after an amateur career ruptured with several injuries and alcohol dependence,[won his IFBB Pro card by 2010. 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.

Competition history

Professional

2013 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 4

2013 Mr. Olympia - 4

2012 IFBB di EVL Praga Pro - 2 °

2012 IFBB British Grand Prix - 1 °

2012 IFBB Arnold Classic Europe - 1 °

2012 Mr. Olympia - 3 °

2012 IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow - 1 °

2012 IFBB PBW Tampa Pro - 1 °

2012 NPC Dexter Jackson Classic - NP

2012 IFBB Arnold Classic - 8

2012 IFBB FLEX Pro - 4

2011 Mr. Olympia - 11

2011 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show - 3 °

2010 IFBB Dallas Europa Super Show - 16

AMATEUR

2009 IFBB North American Championships - 1 °

2009 NPC Delaware Aperto Bodybuilding - 1 °

2001 NPC team Universe Championships - 2

2000 NPC squadra Universe Championships - 4

1999 NPC squadra Universe Championships - 3 °

Born in Jamaica, Rhoden immigrated to the United States in 1990 and settled in Maryland. 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.

Rhoden is romantically linked with eight-time World Arm Wrestling Champion and WWE NXT wrestler Sarah Bäckma