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212 Mr. Olympia Champion IFBB Pro Shaun “Giant Killer” Clarida Is Prepping To Make A Run At His Third Title And Shares 206-Pound “Starting Point” Physique Update

June 27, 2023

Shaun Clarida is a native of New Jersey, USA, and was a small kid among his classmates. That didn’t change later on when teenagers usually experience their growth spurts. Shaun Clarida remained at his current height of 157.5 cm and a weight of 44 kilograms at the time.

He lived out his passion for sports in basketball, wrestling, baseball, and gymnastics. Although it was particularly difficult for someone Shaun Clarida’s size.

Because he became a victim of bullying again and again.

But he didn’t let all the negative comments and perceptions of others discourage him from continuing to exercise.

He began weight training in his junior year to get stronger for wrestling and like many smaller people, Shaun Clarida has found that building muscle was relatively easy.

Reigning 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida is preparing to make a run at his third title on the biggest stage in bodybuilding. On Monday, Clarida shared a physique update at 206 pounds announcing that he is beginning his prep 20 weeks out.

Shaun Clarida has been successful at any level in bodybuilding. In 2020, Clarida won his first Olympia title in the 212 division. The very next year, he went head-to-head with Derek Lunsford and finished as the runner-up. This was considered an upset at the time and Clarida continued to make improvements. He then won the 2021 Legion Sports Fest Pro in Men’s Open.

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Derek Lunsford made the jump to Men’s Open for the 2022 Olympia and Shaun Clarida held the same option since he was qualified for both. Ultimately, he announced that he would return to 212 in hopes of reclaiming his title. He was victorious in 212 and will work for his third title this year.

Shaun Clarida has been busy this year. He competed in Open bodybuilding during the 2023 Arnold Classic and finished in the top five. Now, he is gearing up for the Olympia.

Shaun Clarida Shares Massive Physique Update

Shaun Clarida shared the picture on Monday but he said that it was taken last week. This was the 20-week mark to the Olympia and the beginning of his prep.

“THIS IS MY STARTING POINT 20 WEEKS OUT (TAKEN LAST WEEK) FROM THE 2023 ⭕️LYMPIA SITTING AT 206LBS.

DESPITE BEING ONE OF THE BUSIEST YEARS OF MY LIFE/CAREER BETWEEN DOING BOTH THE OLYMPIA AND THE ARNOLD LAST SEASON, THE BIRTH OF MY DAUGHTER AND MOVING MY FAMILY FROM NEW JERSEY ➡️ TEXAS, IT’S BEEN ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE. THE NEW ENVIRONMENT, HAVING THE FUEL & MOTIVATION WITH BABY GK AND ALWAYS HAVING A SUPPORTING CAST OF FRIENDS, FAMILY AND SPONSORS HAVE ALL KEPT ME GROUNDED AND FOCUSED ON THE TASK AND GOAL COME NOVEMBER 3RD. 🥇🥇🥇

OFF TO THE RACES WE GO!”

Shaun Clarida has had a busy offseason involving his family. He shared that he added a new member of his family while moving from New Jersey to Texas.

Right now, Shaun Clarida is the name to beat in the 212 category. He will go for another title in the division this year while keeping his eye on Men’s Open. If Clarida ever makes the jump officially, he will continue to be a force but his reputation is set in 212.

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