Competitor dies after collapsing on stage at PCA British Championships

The 33-year-old collapsed during the Classic Bodybuilding Medium comparisons in Telford and later died in hospital, despite efforts to save him on stage

The PCA British Championships were overshadowed by tragedy after a competitor who collapsed on stage later died in hospital.

The 33-year-old man, who was due to celebrate his 34th birthday on Monday, October 19, was competing in Classic Bodybuilding Medium when he collapsed during the comparisons at the International Centre, Telford.

According to those present, staff immediately called for a paramedic and spectators were asked to leave the auditorium. A trained paramedic in the audience went on to the stage and began CPR, assisted by other members of the public.

Two ambulances, a first response vehicle and the air ambulance attended. FrontDouble understands his heart was restarted twice and he was breathing independently and stable when he was transferred to hospital.

Some hours later, competitors were brought back into the auditorium and told the news. They were given the choice of whether to continue and voted overwhelmingly in favour of resuming.

Following the completion of the Championships, however, it was confirmed that he had died in hospital.

FrontDouble sends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone affected.

Full story and reaction to follow.

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