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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."
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Brazilian Bodybuilding Champion Guilherme Henrique Dies At 30, Autopsy Ordered
A Brazilian bodybuilding champion, known in the sport as Gui Bull, died on Monday at age 30. According to TMZ, Guilherme Henrique was a top bodybuilder and a popular figure in the Maringa fitness community. He competed in several events, including the Classic Physique and Classic Bodybuilding categories. The cause of his death has not officially been disclosed. However, his girlfriend Jessica Belenello wrote a lengthy message on her Instagram story, revealing that the 30-year-old died after suffering from asphyxiation. "The cause of his death was asphyxiation due to bronchoaspiration and has nothing to do with the speculation that has been circulating," Ms Belenello wrote in an Instagram post, as per TMZ. "Gui is the love of my life. He was an incredible person, full of light, and deserves to be remembered as such. The pain of his loss is immense, and we will treat him with the dignity he deserves," she added. Separately, the Parana Fisiculturismo federation also confirmed Mr Henrique's demise, releasing a statement on Facebook, describing him as a "giant-hearted human being". "We remember with fondness your first firm and dedicated steps at Parana Bodybuilding, where your passion and talent already shone brightly," the federation said. "His journey in bodybuilding was marked by his determination and his love for the sport. Our sincere solidarity to the family, friends, and the entire bodybuilding community. May you find comfort in each other and be sure that Gui will always be present in our memories," the statement added. Brazilian authorities have ordered an autopsy into the details surrounding his tragic death. Guilherme Henrique won five titles in his career and had a strong following in the fitness community in his homeland. He had a degree in Biology from the State University of Parana, as well as both a master's and a PhD in Biochemistry. He was pursuing a degree in Nutrition at the University Centre of Maringa before his death. Soon after the news of his demise was released, tributes poured in for the star online. "Go with God Gui... We love you," wrote one user. "Wow, so young. My sincere condolences to the family," commented another. Mr Henrique's death comes months after a 20-year-old bodybuilder in the US died after suffering a fatal heart attack while attending a sports festival. It also comes after 44-year-old German bodybuilder and Netflix star, Vittorio Pirbazari, died in April after collapsing while running on a treadmill.
