Golden hat trick completed! Keone Pearson dominated Men's 212 Olympia 2025 and won his third title!

The category up to 212 pounds has a new king! Keone Pearson confirmed his role as the favorite and scored his third Olympia victory on the Las Vegas stage. However, the road to his defense was not easy as his biggest rival, two-time champion Shaun Clarida, was hot on his heels and eager for a rematch.

Size versus fitness

Fans were looking forward to a repeat of one of the biggest fights in modern bodybuilding and they certainly weren't disappointed. It was clear from the prelims that it was going to be an extremely close battle. While Keone Pearson dominated with his incredible fullness, muscular roundness and aesthetics, Shaun Clarida countered with his legendary hardness and extreme sculpting.

In the final, however, Keone Pearson came out a little sharper and it was the combination of his breathtaking physique with his improved final form, especially in the back area, that finally convinced the judges. Shaun Clarida thus takes the silver, but confirms that he is still the absolute top of this division. The bronze medal went to Lucas Garcia.

Results:

1. Keone Pearson
2. Shaun Clarida
3. Lucas Garcia
4. Nihat Kaya
5. Courage Opara

Congratulations to Keone Pearson for completing the winning hat trick! His rivalry with Shaun Clarida is the highlight of the competition and we can already look forward to their next clash next year.

Source: fitnessvolt.com