Bodybuilder Mateusz Chmura dies after collapsing at British competition
Bodybuilder Mateusz Chmura, 33, collapsed and died at the Telford British Finals.
Chmura collapsed during the Physical Culture Association (PCA) British Finals at Telford International Centre on Sunday, 18 October. On-site medics and paramedics treated him right away.
Hospital doctors and nurses worked to save his life, but he died. The cause of his collapse has not yet been announced.
His widow Patrycja Chmura thanked those who reached out. She asked for privacy while she deals with what happened.
She also warned of a fake fundraiser set up in his name.
Why it mattersAn unexplained sudden death during competition raises real questions about the health risks in extreme bodybuilding, even for athletes in great physical shape.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the story reached Australian news outlets, raising awareness of health risks in competitive bodybuilding globally.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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