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Shaun Clarida is the 2022 212 Olympia champion. The 2022 Olympia pre-judging offered a potential showdown between a pair of 212 Olympia champions in Clarida (2020) and Kamal Elgargni (2019). As the competition and division moved toward the Finals on Friday night, the last two at the end of the round squared off once again on the Las Vegas, NV, stage. Clarida would prevail to reclaim the championship and add another trophy to his mantel.
Here are the top five athletes in the 212 division at the 2022 Mr. Olympia and the respective prize money they earned:
Shaun Clarida: $50,000 | 2022 212 Olympia Champion
Angel Calderon Frias: $20,000
Kamal Elgargni: $10,000
Ahmad Ashkanani: $6,000
Oleh Kryvyi: $4,000
In getting the ball rolling on 2022 Olympia victors, Shaun Clarida has won his second 212 Olympia in the last three years. The achievement might be more notable considering there were rumors that Clarida would be seeking a transition to the Men’s Open division at the 2022 Olympia. He ultimately stuck with the 212 because he had “unfinished business.” That business, with another 212 Olympia title in hand, has now likely concluded for the champion bodybuilder.
In no particular order as listed, here were the top 10 athletes that came out to be compared during the 212 Finals on Friday night:
Bryan Balzano
Felipe Moraes
Kerrith Bajjo
Shaun Clarida
Angel Calderon Frias
Ahmad Ashkanani
Keone Pearson
Oleh Kryvyi
Dean White
Kamal Elgargni
Here are how the respective comparisons shook out:
Comparison 1
Bryan Balzano
Kerrith Bajjo
Oleh Kryvyi
Dean White
Felipe Moraes
Keone Pearson
Comparison 2
Kamal Elgargni
Angel Calderon Frias
Ahmad Ashkanani
Shaun Clarida
Once the comparisons concluded, the respective top five athletes performed their usual individual routines, as listed below, before Clarida captured the title:
Ahmad Ashkanani
Angel Calderon Frias
Oleh Kryvyi
Kamal Elgargni
Shaun Clarida
Here is the entire schedule for the 2022 Olympia weekend, and here’s how to keep up with the action. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.)
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging
Fitness Olympia
212 Olympia
Figure Olympia
Women’s Physique Olympia
Ms. Olympia
Wellness Olympia
6:00 p.m. — Finals
212 Olympia
Fitness Olympia
Figure Olympia
Women’s Physique Olympia
Ms. Olympia
Wellness Olympia
6:00 p.m. — Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
9:00 a.m. — Pre-Judging
Classic Physique Olympia
Men’s Physique Olympia
Bikini Olympia
Wheelchair Olympia — Pre-Judging and Finals
7:00 p.m. — Finals
Mr. Olympia
Men’s Physique Olympia
Bikini Olympia
Classic Physique Olympia
By the end of Friday night, the Finals will have concluded for over half the competition’s divisions. Though, some of the tentpole divisions, like the Men’s Open and the Classic Physique, still await the docket on Saturday. Though for Clarida, his competition is over, and he gets to do it by establishing his success at the very top of the 212 division.
Featured image: @mrolympiallc on Instagram
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