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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
30-Year-Old Bodybuilder Dies Tragically During Competition
A young bodybuilder died while competing at an event this past weekend. Wanderson Da Silva Moreira, a 30-year-old bodybuilder from Brazil, reportedly suffered a heart attack on Saturday during the Pantanal bodybuilding championship in Campo Grande, western Brazil. Witnesses said he had just finished his routine and was walking offstage, appearing unsteady, when he collapsed near the backstage area. Emergency responders treated him for more than an hour, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. According to a friend who was with him at the event, Wanderson had mentioned feeling unwell earlier in the day but insisted on going through with the competition. The same friend said that Wanderson had a history of high blood pressure. Wanderson was a devoted father and husband. Before the competition, he posted a message on social media, promising to give his all in hopes of securing another win. Since his tragic death, an outpouring of condolences and support has followed. "I have no words to describe the depth of sadness and shock I still feel. He was not an athlete, he was a great friend, a family man, a man with a huge heart who was always willing to help those who needed him,' Wanderson's coach wrote in a heartfelt social media post. "We can only mourn his loss and ask God to comfort especially his family and all of us. You are and always will be part of our team and family." The organizers of the Pantanal Contest have not yet issued a public statement, and there is an ongoing investigation of his death.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Bodybuilder dies aged 30 during competition in front of horrified spectators
A bodybuilder competing in Brazil died during a competition on Saturday after collapsing on stage in front of judges and an audience after suffering a cardiac arrest A Brazilian bodybuilder died during a competition after collapsing in front of a horrified audience. Wanderson Da Silva Moreira fell ill at an event in Campo Grande on Saturday, reportedly suffering from a cardiac arrest. The 30-year-old was competing in the Pantanal Contest, a pathway to Mr Olympia Brazil and the Arnold Classic South America. Wanderson is said to have collapsed while on stage, in front of judges and a live audience. The athlete was treated for over an hour with a medical team performing 80 minutes of cardiac massage and six shocks, whilst also providing Wanderson with medication and intubating him, per reports in Brazil. He was pronounced dead soon afterwards. Wanderson's coach wrote on social media: "I have no words to describe the depth of sadness and shock I still feel. "He was not an athlete, he was a great friend, a family man, a man with a huge heart who was always willing to help those who needed him. "We can only mourn his loss and ask God to comfort especially his family and all of us. You are and always will be part of our team and family." Wanderson leaves behind a wife and two children. The competitor had committed to try to win the Pantanal Contest in honour of his partner. 'Today I came without you, but I will do my best to take one more home,' he wrote in a post of a photograph of his wife, ahead of the competition. The tragic death comes after a Brazilian bodybuilding champion died suddenly, just a week ago. Guilherme Henrique, known as Gui Bull, was a prominent figure in the fitness community of Maringa, a city in Parana. Henrique's death was confirmed last Monday but the cause of his passing was not revealed. The champion, also 30, saw the Parana Fisiculturismo federation express their sorrow. "Gui Bull was not just an athlete; he was a human being with a giant heart, who radiated energy and inspired everyone with his determination and sportsmanship. "In this moment of pain and longing, we raise our thoughts and prayers to God, asking that He receive him in His arms and envelop him in His eternal light. "May faith comfort the hearts of family and friends, bringing peace and serenity to face this difficult loss."
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bodybuilder dies aged 30 after collapsing during competition as horrified spectators look on
A BRAZILIAN bodybuilder has died in front of a horrified audience after collapsing mid-competition. Wanderson Da Silva Moreira, 30, fell ill at an event in Campo Grande on Saturday. 4 Wanderson Da Silva Moreira died on Saturday at an event in Brazil Credit: Newsflash 4 The bodybuilder leaves behind a wife and two children Credit: Newsflash 4 The 30-year-old reportedly had a history of high blood pressure Credit: Newsflash 4 Wanderson had complained of feeling ill earlier on Saturday before collapsing on stage Credit: Newsflash Reports from Brazil suggest Wanderson, from the city of Rondonopolis, suffered a cardiac arrest. He had been competing in the Pantanal Contest, a gateway to Mr Olympia Brazil and the Arnold Classic South America. Eyewitnesses said Wanderson appeared unsteady on his feet before collapsing on stage in front of judges and a live audience. He was treated for over an hour by medical staff, but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. READ MORE ON SPORT Wanderson's devastated coach wrote on social media: "I have no words to describe the depth of sadness and shock I still feel. "He was not an athlete, he was a great friend, a family man, a man with a huge heart who was always willing to help those who needed him. "We can only mourn his loss and ask God to comfort especially his family and all of us. "You are and always will be part of our team and family." Most read in Sport The event was being held in the Jose Abrao Gymnasium and was part of a national bodybuilding federation programme. According to a friend who accompanied him, Wanderson had complained of feeling unwell earlier in the day, per Newsflash. But he had insisted on competing at the event held at the Jose Abrao Gymnasium. The friend also confirmed the athlete had a history of high blood pressure. Wanderson is survived by his wife and two children. A spokesperson for the competition organisers expressed condolences but declined to comment.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Bodybuilder dies aged 30 after collapsing during competition as horrified spectators look on
STRONGMAN TRAGEDY Bodybuilder dies aged 30 after collapsing during competition as horrified spectators look on Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRAZILIAN bodybuilder has died in front of a horrified audience after collapsing mid-competition. Wanderson Da Silva Moreira, 30, fell ill at an event in Campo Grande on Saturday. 4 Wanderson Da Silva Moreira died on Saturday at an event in Brazil Credit: Newsflash 4 The bodybuilder leaves behind a wife and two children Credit: Newsflash 4 The 30-year-old reportedly had a history of high blood pressure Credit: Newsflash 4 Wanderson had complained of feeling ill earlier on Saturday before collapsing on stage Credit: Newsflash Reports from Brazil suggest Wanderson, from the city of Rondonopolis, suffered a cardiac arrest. He had been competing in the Pantanal Contest, a gateway to Mr Olympia Brazil and the Arnold Classic South America. Eyewitnesses said Wanderson appeared unsteady on his feet before collapsing on stage in front of judges and a live audience. He was treated for over an hour by medical staff, but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Wanderson's devastated coach wrote on social media: "I have no words to describe the depth of sadness and shock I still feel. "He was not an athlete, he was a great friend, a family man, a man with a huge heart who was always willing to help those who needed him. "We can only mourn his loss and ask God to comfort especially his family and all of us. "You are and always will be part of our team and family." The event was being held in the Jose Abrao Gymnasium and was part of a national bodybuilding federation programme. According to a friend who accompanied him, Wanderson had complained of feeling unwell earlier in the day, per Newsflash. But he had insisted on competing at the event held at the Jose Abrao Gymnasium. The friend also confirmed the athlete had a history of high blood pressure. Wanderson is survived by his wife and two children. A spokesperson for the competition organisers expressed condolences but declined to comment.
