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:
2022 212 Olympia Results
- 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 Finals schedule for the 2022 Olympia, the entire schedule for Saturday, and here’s how to keep up with the action. (Note: All listed times are in Pacific Standard time.)
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
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.
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