@plush.sheepnews: 40-Year-Old Bodybuilding Mom D*es Weeks After Competing at Mr. Olympia Marianne von Gierke, a 40-year-old bodybuilder from Chile, has d*ed. The Felipe Fierro Classic announced her d*eath on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Just two weeks earlier, she finished 13th in the women’s physique category at Mr. Olympia, according to News.com.au. It was her second time on that stage. In 2024, she competed there for the first time and finished 16th. Her path back was a strong one. In August, she won the Women’s Physique title at the Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro. Argentine newspaper Clarin reports she earned a rare “perfect” scorecard of three points. That win sent her straight to Mr. Olympia. Clarin also reports she is survived by her 11-year-old son and her partner of 10 years, Juan Cofré García. Three days before her d*eath, she posted a tribute to him on Instagram. She wrote about the effort behind every competition that doesn’t show up in photos, including emotional support, financial investment, and shared decisions. “Bodybuilding is my passion, but sharing it with you makes this whole journey even more special,” she wrote. The Felipe Fierro Classic said, “Her effort, career, and all that she achieved will remain in the memory of our sports community.” What do you think of her story? #mariannevongierke #bodybuilding #mrolympia #womensphysique #fitnesscommunity

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