Bodybuilder Mateusz Chmura Dies at 33 After Collapsing on Stage in UK

British bodybuilder Mateusz Chmura died at the age of 33 after collapsing on stage during competition at the Telford International Centre in England, OkDiario reported. The bodybuilding world was left in mourning following the tragedy.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during the British finals hosted by the Physical Culture Association. Medical personnel attended to Chmura at the venue before he was transported by ambulance to a hospital, where he later died.

Medical Teams Respond to Chmura's Sudden Collapse

Chmura was competing in the Classic Bodybuilding Medium division when he suffered a sudden collapse that forced a temporary halt to the event. According to the Physical Culture Association, local ambulance services and the Midlands Air Ambulance team responded to the emergency alongside on-site medical professionals. On-site medical teams took immediate action, and members of the public who were medical professionals also stepped forward to assist. The Physical Culture Association expressed gratitude to the doctors present, medical professionals from the audience, the Midlands Air Ambulance team, hospital staff, and everyone who helped, stating, Vuestros esfuerzos nunca serán olvidados.

Following Chmura’s evacuation from the venue, organizers held a meeting with competing athletes. Based on that consultation, the competition resumed before news of his death reached the arena.

Chmura Recently Married and Debuted in Competition

The tragedy arrived shortly after major personal and athletic milestones for Chmura, who resided in Wakefield, England. Just two weeks prior, on October 4, 2026, he made his competitive debut at the PCA First Timers event in Yorkshire, securing a second-place finish.

He had also married his partner, Patrycja, approximately two months before the event. The competitor would have turned 34 on Monday, October 19, 2026, just one day after the collapse.

Reza Eradi Pays Tribute as Family Warns of Scams

Fellow bodybuilder Reza Eradi shared a tribute following the event, noting that the two had been training together just 48 hours prior to the competition. Eradi stated, No tengo palabras. Hace menos de 48 horas estábamos juntos en el gimnasio entrenando poses y preparándonos para el día del espectáculo and added, Espero que Dios les dé fuerza para superar este momento tan desgarrador. Meanwhile, Patrycja addressed social media users via her husband’s Instagram account to warn the public regarding an unauthorized online fundraising campaign operating in the family’s name. Patrycja stated, Quiero dejar absolutamente claro que no tengo nada que ver con esta recaudación de fondos. No la creé, no di mi permiso para que se creara y no he autorizado a nadie a recaudar dinero en mi nombre o en el de mi familia and added, Ahora mismo simplemente no tengo las palabras ni la fuerza para decir mucho más.

As of statements issued by the organization and local reports, the exact medical cause of death has not been established, and organizers have not linked the fatality directly to the sport of bodybuilding.