The winner of Mr. Olympia 2018 is Shawn Rhoden

Shawn Rhoden is the new Mr. Olympia 2018. For the first time since 2010, a bodybuilder not named Phil Heath has been crowned Mr. Olympia. Shawn Rhoden stunned the seven-time defending champion to capture the 2018 title on Saturday night in Las Vegas. In addition to breaking Heath's run of dominance, Rhoden earned a $675,000 payout, the largest in the 53-year history of the Mr. Olympia competition.

Heath was chasing his record-tying eighth consecutive win in the competition. Lee Haney (1984-91) and Ronnie Coleman (1998-2005) remain the only bodybuilders to reach that mark. The 38-year-old did tie Arnold Schwarzenegger's career mark of seven straight titles, so he is still keeping good company.

Appearing in his eighth Mr. Olympia competition, Rhoden earned his first victory. The Jamaican did have one runner-up finish in 2016, but he was finally able to capture the Eugen Sandow Trophy in one of the most memorable bodybuilding competitions in recent history.

At the age of 43, Rhoden tied the record for the oldest Mr. Olympia winner. Chris Dickerson was the same age when he came out on top in 1982. Based on Rhoden's conditioning and impeccable symmetry with his perfect lines, there's no reason to think he can't repeat as champion when next year's competition rolls around. He's been steadily building to this moment for the past eight years, and that hard work paid off.

The complete 2018 Mr. Olympia Results
1. Shawn Rhoden, $400,000
2. Phil Heath, $150,000
3. Roelly Winklaar, $100,000
4. William Bonac, $55,000
5. Brandon Curry, $45,000
6. Big Ramy / Mamdouh Elssbiay
7. Dexter Jackson
8. Nathan De Asha
9. Cedric McMillan
10. Steve Kuclo

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