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Biography
Shaun Clarida was born and raised in New Jersey, where his passion for competition began through sports like wrestling, basketball, and baseball. While attending Rider University as a Division I wrestler, he discovered bodybuilding after a chance encounter with a local competitor who encouraged him to step on stage. One competition in 2005 was all it took—Shaun walked away from wrestling and committed fully to bodybuilding, determined to prove that size would never define his potential.
Now regarded as one of the greatest 212 bodybuilders of all time, Shaun has built his career by defying expectations through relentless work ethic and unwavering belief in himself. A two-time Olympia champion with multiple IFBB Pro victories and more than a decade of appearances on bodybuilding's biggest stage, he has earned a reputation as one of the sport's fiercest competitors. Now based in Texas with his family, Shaun's partnership with GASP reflects a shared commitment to discipline, perseverance, and proving that determination will always outweigh doubt.
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"There’s NO PLAN B!"
- Shaun Clarida
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Rapid Fire with Shaun
When did you begin your bodybuilding journey?
I competed in my first bodybuilding show in 2005 after transitioning from Division I wrestling, and I've never looked back.
Who are your biggest influences?
My mother has always been my biggest inspiration. In bodybuilding, Dexter Jackson showed me that hard work can overcome any limitation.
What motivates you to keep pushing?
My family. I want to show my daughter that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
What do you enjoy outside the gym?
Spending time with my family. When I'm not training or traveling, that's where my focus is.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Stay true to yourself, ignore the noise, and keep chasing your own path.
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