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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.
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.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The 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. Reports from Brazil claim Wanderson, from the city of Rondonopolis, suffered a cardiac arrest. He had been competing in the Pantanal Contest, held at a club in the Jardim Autonomista neighbourhood, per G1. Eyewitnesses said Wanderson appeared unsteady before collapsing on stage in front of judges and a live audience. He was worked on 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." Wanderson is survived by his wife and two children. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
