The Men’s 212 bodybuilding division is distinct for the height and weight cutoffs that athletes must abide by. Now, after complete success in that division, the 2020 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida plans to try his hand in the Men’s Open division at the 2021 Legion Sports Fest.
Shaun Clarida to Compete
Shaun Clarida has had a long road to the top of the 212 division. First appearing in the Olympia in 2015, he had to compete against division legends such as James “Flex” Lewis and Kamal Elgargni. However, through hard work he managed to surpass his competitors and eventually win the 212 Olympia title in 2020. He recently placed second in the 2021 Olympia, proving he’s one of the best in the industry.
Clarida is an amazing athlete. Standing at 5’2, he has an incredibly lean but huge physique. Clarida has even earned the nickname “Giant Killer”, for his ability to upstage and beat out taller opponents.
Recently, Clarida has decided to live up to his nickname and finally compete in a Men’s Open, against opponents with no height or weight limit. He revealed the news on Instagram, stating:
“? SURPRISE SURPRISE!!?
They said I wasn’t a GIANT KILLER because I never competed in the open, well, ask and you shall receive! #ChallengeAccepted
*It’s always been my plan to do an open show to give myself a new challenge and ultimately just have fun. I’ve always said timing is everything, so after placing 2nd at the Olympia, already being in shape and having absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain, this is a great opportunity to show that I’m not just a good 212 bodybuilder but a good bodybuilder period!”
Previously, 6x 212 Olympia champion, Flex Lewis, had made plans to compete in the Men’s Open but so far no 212 Olympia winner has actually made the leap from 212 to Men’s Open. Clarida’s performance in the upcoming 2021 Legion Sports Festival will be a historic first, and given his previous achievements he will most likely do extremely well despite his relatively smaller stature.
The 2021 Legion Sports Festival is coming up soon, taking place October 22-24th in Reno, Nevada. Stay tuned for this historic event as Clarida might possibly take home first place, cementing his legacy as an amazing bodybuilder in multiple divisions.
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