Contenders at the 2023 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, Florida gathered for the Men’s 212 Bodybuilding prejudging on November 3 at 9:30 a.m. This division is renowned for its fierce competition and has established itself as one of the IFBB Pro League’s most challenging categories.
Last year’s champion, Derek Lunsford, decided to accept a special invitation to compete in the Open division, where he secured a second-place finish. With Lunsford’s absence, Shaun Clarida, a two-time 212 Olympia winner (in 2020 and 2022), aimed to further solidify his legacy by potentially breaking Flex Lewis’ record of seven 212 Olympia titles. The competition in the Orange County Convention Center was intense, featuring formidable opponents like Angel Calderon Frias and Keone Pearson.
During the prejudging, Shaun Clarida, the reigning two-time champion, showcased exceptional muscle fullness, setting a high standard. However, Keone Pearson’s impressive physique and shape could not be overlooked. Clarida’s conditioning appeared to be at its peak during the prejudging event.
Under the direction of Steve Weinberger, the contenders underwent a series of poses, with Pearson putting up a fierce fight to claim the center stage. Judges closely examined both athletes, and the finals promised to be an exciting showdown, given their remarkable posing routines.
The final call-out featured a showdown between Shaun Clarida and Keone Pearson, with each athlete giving their all. Pearson demonstrated his strength, particularly in the back lat spread pose, but Clarida’s side poses were exceptionally dominant. Fans eagerly anticipated the finals to witness the ultimate outcome of this highly competitive event.
2023 Men’s 212 Olympia Prejudging Callout Report
First Callout | Second Callout | Third Callout | Fourth Callout | Final Callout (Top 2) |
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1. Ahmad Ashkakanani | 1. Radoslav Angelov | 1. Piotr Borecki | 1. Kerrith Bajjo | 1. Shaun Clarida |
2. Kerrith Bajjo | 2. Roman Iushchenko | 2. Felipe Moraes | 2. Keone Pearson | 2. Keone Pearson |
3. Angel Calderon Frias | 3. Andrei Melnikov | 3. Chris Jones | 3. Angel Calderon Frias | |
4. Oleh Kryvyi | 4. Nasser Mohamed | 4. Hidetada Yamagishi | 4. Shaun Clarida | |
5. Keone Pearson | 5. Felipe Moraes | |||
6. Shaun Clarida | 6. Fabrizio de Souza Moreira |
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2023 Olympia Results
Friday Results |
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– 2023 Mr. Olympia Results All Divisions |
– Men’s 212 Olympia Results |
– 2023 Fitness Olympia Results |
– 2023 Figure Olympia Results |
– 2023 Women’s Physique Olympia Results |
– 2023 Ms. Olympia Results |
– 2023 Wellness Olympia Results |
Friday Prejudging Recap
Fitness Prejudging Report | Figure Prejudging Report | Women’s Physique Prejudging Report |
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– Men’s Open Bodybuilding Prejudging Report | ||
– Ms. Olympia Prejudging Report | ||
– Wellness Prejudging Report | ||
– Men’s 212 Prejudging Report |
2023 Olympia Schedule
Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 |
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Olympia Prejudging — 9:30 am | Olympia Prejudging — 9:30 am |
– Fitness | – Classic Physique |
– Men’s 212 | – Men’s Physique |
– Figure | – Bikini |
– Women’s Physique | – Pro Wheelchair (Prejudging & Finals) |
– Ms. Olympia | Olympia Saturday Finals — 7:00 pm |
– Wellness | – Mr. Olympia |
Olympia Friday Finals — 6:00 pm | – Classic Physique |
– Fitness | – Men’s Physique |
– Men’s 212 | – Bikini |
– Figure | All times are in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) |
– Women’s Physique | |
– Ms. Olympia | |
– Wellness | |
Mr. Olympia Prejudging following Friday Night Finals | |
Mr. Olympia Prejudging following Friday Night Finals |
2023 Mr. Olympia Live Coverage
- Guide to Watching the 2023 Mr. Olympia Livestream Online
- 2023 Mr. Olympia: The Lineup of Competitors has been Revealed
- 2023 Amateur Olympia Official Results (Live Coverage)
- Hadi Choopan Dominates 2023 Olympia Press Conference, Erin Banks Challenges Brandon Hendrickson
- Ramon Queiroz made a bold statement directed at Chris Bumstead during the 2023 Olympia Presser: “Any pose, I’m going to beat him”
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