On November 6th, 2021, the bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] fraternity woke up to the news of Shawn Rhoden’s untimely passing. He won the 2018 Mr. Olympia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mr-olympia-2022/] and became a force to be reckoned with. As a response to a friend slipping into an early quietus, his colleague and friend Sergio Oliva Jr, son of legendary bodybuilder Sergio Oliva, detailed his death and how the sport of bodybuilding was the root cause [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-is-so-dangerous-4-time-mr-olympia-beast-weighed-in-on-increasing-deaths-in-the-sport-during-2021-interview/] of it and not the heart attack. Earlier, he explained, “People need to know that this wasn’t a suicide.” Sergio spoke about how Rhoden’s troubles in the sport of bodybuilding affected his heart and left him “broken.” As Rhoden landed himself in various problems, Oliva Jr. continued to support him for a long time. SERGIO OLIVA GOES ON AN EMOTIONAL OUTBURST FOR SHAWN RHODEN He took the news hard and detailed the stress that comes with a bodybuilding career that ultimately led to Rhoden’s death. “Shawn didn’t die from gear. He’s not getting ready for a show, he’s not taking all these cutters and s**t that would affect his heart. The thing that killed him is this sport. Not the way you think, it’s because he couldn’t do what he loved,” mentioned Sergio, via Instagram, back in 2021. After that, he drew eyeballs on the various causes of his death. “The stress, the constant disappointment, constantly getting his hopes up, getting his dreams toyed with. It just took a toll on him. He couldn’t do what he loved. That’s all he wanted to do. This f**king sport, this f**king lying b**tch—that’s what killed him.” Read More | “God Is Using Me as an Example”: Bodybuilder Drowned Himself in Tears as He Ditched Death After a Harrowing Heart Attack in 2021 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-god-is-using-me-as-an-example-bodybuilder-drowned-himself-in-tears-as-he-ditched-death-after-a-harrowing-heart-attack-in-2021-kali-muscle/] Notably, Rhoden became prominent in the world of bodybuilding because of his iconic victory back in 2018. Significantly, he defeated seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and became immortal. But, his life took a U-turn after various allegations, derailing his life, thereafter. After all the stress he endured, Oliva detailed how his heart gave up on him. “He died from his heart, probably, yeah for sure, being broken. So, I just wanted to clear the air before people start to say s**t,” mentioned Oliva. It was a shocking moment in bodybuilding, and fans were left shocked back then. Hopefully, fans would remember Shawn Rhoden for his iconic bodybuilding moments rather than his demise. Watch This Story | Bodybuilding Beast Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Top Six-Pack Workouts [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-beast-arnold-schwarzenegger-top-six-pack-workouts/] 

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“Thing That Killed Him Is This Sport”: Bodybuilder Shawn Rhoden’s Untimely death
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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Bodybuilding

Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:? The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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