{"id":32467,"date":"2026-10-24T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32467"},"modified":"2026-10-24T07:23:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T07:23:00","slug":"bodybuilder-33-dies-after-collapsing-at-uk-event-day-before-birthday-as-wife-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32467","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilder, 33, dies after collapsing at UK event day before birthday as wife speaks out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_bde58d\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The wife of Mateusz Chmura, a bodybuilder who sadly died after collapsing at the PCA British Finals at the Telford International Centre, has spoken out after a fake fundraiser was started<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">08:51, 21 Oct 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 09:13, 21 Oct 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37793728\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mateusz Chmura\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793728.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793728.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793728.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793728.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mateusz Chmura passed away after collapsing at a UK event\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mateusz Chmura passed away after collapsing at a UK event<cite aria-label=\"Image: JamPress\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: JamPress)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A bodybuilder tragically passed away after collapsing on stage during a UK competition just one day before his 34th birthday. The wife of Mateusz Chmura, 33, has now hit out after a scam fundraiser was created, claiming to raise money for his family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chmura was competing in the Classic Bodybuilding Medium category at the PCA British Finals at the Telford International Centre on Sunday (October). The Polish bodybuilder, who lived in Wakefield,<a aria-label=\" collapsed on stageLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/female-bodybuilding-mum-dies-suddenly-37778828\" target=\"_blank\"> collapsed on stage<\/a> during his appearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Physical Culture Association (PCA), which organised the event, confirmed that Chmura was treated by paramedics, a local ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance team before <a aria-label=\"being taken to hospitalLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/us-news\/bodybuilder-dies-just-weeks-after-37575852\" target=\"_blank\">being taken to hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37793729\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37793729\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chmura \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793729.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Chmura died while competing in the Classic Bodybuilding Medium category at the PCA British Finals\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Chmura died while competing in the Classic Bodybuilding Medium category at the PCA British Finals<cite aria-label=\"Image: JamPress\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: JamPress)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But despite their best efforts, he sadly later died.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The PCA announced his death in a statement on Monday, saying: \u201cIt is with deep sadness that we share the news that Mateusz Chmura, 33, from Wakefield, has passed away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cOur deepest condolences go to his wife, family, friends and everyone who knew and loved him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The organisation said the competition was stopped while Chmura received treatment before resuming after a meeting with the other athletes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Chmura had competed in his first bodybuilding show just two weeks earlier, finishing second at the PCA First Timers event in Yorkshire on October 4.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37793737\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37793737\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.9034676663542643\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chmura\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793737.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793737.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793737.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793737.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Chmura had only just competed in his first bodybuilding competition weeks earlier \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Chmura had only just competed in his first bodybuilding competition weeks earlier <cite aria-label=\"Image: JamPress\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: JamPress)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He would have celebrated his 34th birthday on Monday (19 Oct), as reported by NeedToKnow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His wife, Patrycja Chmura, has since issued a warning over an online fundraiser claiming to raise money for the family following his death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a statement shared on her late husband&#8217;s Instagram account, she stressed that she had no connection to the fundraiser and had not authorised anyone to collect money on behalf of the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She said: \u201cI want to make it clear that I have nothing to do with this fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI did not create it, I did not give permission for it to be created, and I have not authorised anyone to collect money on behalf of me or my family.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37793740\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37793740\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chumra\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37793740.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bodybuilder-33-dies-on-stage-during-UK-competition-as-wife-issues-scam-fundraiser-warning.jpg\" 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data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: JamPress)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She urged people not to donate, adding: \u201cI beg you, please do not donate to this fundraiser.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Patrycja said she would share details through an official, trusted channel if the family decided to launch an authorised fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She also thanked those who had sent messages of condolence and support following her husband&#8217;s sudden death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;m going through something incredibly painful and right now I simply do not have the words or the strength to say much more,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The couple had married just two months ago and had trained together less than 48 hours before Chmura collapsed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The cause of his death has not been publicly confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/latest-news\/breaking-bodybuilder-33-dies-after-37793695\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wife of Mateusz Chmura, a bodybuilder who sadly died after collapsing at the PCA British Finals at the Telford International Centre, has spoken out after a fake fundraiser was started 08:51, 21 Oct 2026Updated 09:13, 21 Oct 2026 Mateusz Chmura passed away after collapsing at a UK event(Image: 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