Who was bodybuilder Shawn Rhoden and what was his cause of death?

SHAWN Rhoden was a bodybuilder who most famously won Mr Olympia.

Sadly in 2021, Rhoden passed away at the age of just 46.

Who is Shawn Rhoden?

Shawn was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 2, 1975.

His career in bodybuilding started in the early 1990s but he was a soccer player during his youth.

Shawn faced some obstacles at the beginning of his career including injuries that forced him to stop competing and his father’s death during the height of his career.

He also faced alcohol and substance abuse issues, but he was able to turn his career around and return to bodybuilding.

In 2011, Shawn placed 11th in the Mr Olympia contest and came third a year after.

He made history in 2018 when he won the Mr Olympia title at 43 years old, making him the oldest person to win the title.

It led to the documentary Flexatron: Becoming Shawn Rhoden.

Flexatron was Shawn’s nickname.

When did Shawn Rhoden pass away and what was his cause of death?

On November 6, 2021, Shawn passed away after suffering a fatal heart attack.

Generation Iron reported that Rhoden’s trainer, Chris Aceto confirmed Shawn’s death to close friends.

Fellow athletes, experts and fans began to post on social media mourning the late star shortly afterwards.

Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan posted on Instagram a picture of him and Rhoden together. His caption was only a tag to Rhoden’s Instagram account.

What is the Mr Olympia contest?

The Mr. Olympia contest is a international event that has been held since 1965.

Those who want to qualify for the event must follow the guidelines set by the IFBB Professional League.

Women can also compete for the title of Ms Olympia.

One of the most famous Mr Olympia winners is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He won the title seven times.