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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Flavor woman', 'wants to be a man': bodybuilder from interior SP is targeted by attacks on social media after competition

A bodybuilder from Itapeva, SP, faced online harassment and prejudiced comments following her competition in Campinas, despite her victory and initial excitement about the event.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Rayane Fogal details the preparation that led her to the title of the Arnold Classic Ohio

Rayane Fogal won the Arnold Classic Ohio in the Wellness category, sharing insights about her successful preparation strategy in an interview.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Current Arnold Classic Champion Says He Can Beat Ramon Dino at the Olympia

Wesley Vissers, the current champion of the Arnold Classic Ohio, expresses confidence in potentially defeating Ramon Dino at the upcoming Olympia bodybuilding competition.

Mar 17 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fight between natural and hormonized athletes is 'complete ignorance', says Tamer El Guindy

Tamer El Guindy criticizes the conflict between natural and hormonized bodybuilders, calling it ignorance and urging respect for all athletes' dedication.

Mar 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bodybuilder Forced to Sell Naan

Rajkumar, a bodybuilder from Chhapra, Bihar, who has won several titles, is now earning a living by selling naan on the streets of Delhi to support his family.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Started gym at the age of 38, became Mr. India, now selling naan in Delhi

Rajkumar, a 38-year-old bodybuilder from Chapra, Bihar, who has won the Mr. India title, is currently selling naan in Delhi to support his family despite his success in bodybuilding.

Mar 16 • 12:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carla Perez and Xanddy's son shows off muscles without shirt in preparation for new bodybuilding championship

Victor Alexandre, son of dancer Carla Perez and singer Xanddy, showcases his bodybuilding preparation on social media as he gears up for an upcoming competition in Orlando, Florida.

Mar 12 • 21:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Jeff Nippard, professional bodybuilder and powerlifter: 'The key to a perfect deadlift is technique, not brute strength'

Jeff Nippard emphasizes the importance of technique over brute strength for executing a perfect deadlift, offering a structured approach based on biomechanical efficiency.

Mar 10 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Confession of Bodybuilding Champion D. Dvarionaitė: 'My Legs Were Ridiculed, But Now the Whole World Admires Them'

Bodybuilding champion Dainora Dvarionaitė shares her journey of overcoming childhood bullying and self-esteem issues related to her physique, which she now proudly showcases.

Mar 9 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See who all the champions are of the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026

The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, featuring the Arnold Classic Ohio, showcases the world's largest fitness industry event in Columbus, highlighting multiple bodybuilding categories.

Mar 8 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Andrew Jacked is the champion in the Open category

Chinedu Obiekea, known as Andrew Jacked, won the Open category at the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026, defeating Nick Walker and other top competitors.

Mar 8 • 02:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Brandon Hendrickson is the champion in the Men's Physique category

Brandon Hendrickson won the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026 in the Men's Physique category, defeating Brazilian Vitor Chaves.

Mar 8 • 02:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Aimee Delgado wins the Bikini category

Aimee Delgado won the Bikini category at the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026, held in Columbus, Ohio.

Mar 8 • 02:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: James Berger is the champion of the Wheelchair category

James Berger won the Wheelchair category at the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026, solidifying his position as a top contender in bodybuilding.

Mar 7 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Wesley Vissers is the champion in the Classic Physique category

Dutch bodybuilder Wesley Vissers won the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026 in the Classic Physique category, earning his second title after defeating several competitors.

Mar 7 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Rayane Fogal wins in the Wellness category

Brazilian bodybuilder Rayane Fogal won the Wellness category at the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio, defeating reigning third-place holder Elisa Alcantara.

Mar 7 • 02:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Michelle Fredua-Mensah wins in the Fitness category

Michelle Fredua-Mensah won the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio in the Fitness category, defeating Amber Steffen in the final competition.

Mar 7 • 02:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Zancanelli and Sommerfeld out: how was the weighing of the Arnold Classic Ohio 2026

The Arnold Classic Ohio 2026 began with the weighing of professional bodybuilders revealing that Gabriel Zancanelli and Mike Sommerfeld would not compete due to injury and weight issues, respectively.

Mar 6 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: where to watch the competition?

The Arnold Sports Festival, also known as the Arnold Classic Ohio, begins on Thursday and runs until Sunday, featuring the second most prestigious bodybuilding championship in the world.

Mar 5 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: check out the professional bodybuilding program

The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, featuring the Arnold Classic Ohio, will take place from March 5 to 8 in Columbus, USA, showcasing professional bodybuilding among other fitness events.

Mar 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The shocking transformation of the "bodybuilding grandfather": he lost 80 kilos and has one million followers on Instagram

Almir Rogerio da Silva, a former Brazilian farmer, lost 80 kilograms and gained a massive following on social media through his transformation into a high-performance athlete.

Feb 24 • 23:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio: 'I can beat him', says Menegate about fight with Sommerfeld

Brazilian bodybuilder Matheus Menegate expresses confidence in defeating reigning champion Mike Sommerfeld at the upcoming Arnold Classic Ohio.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On provisional release, Nego Di prepares for bodybuilding championship while facing lawsuits in RS

Brazilian influencer Nego Di is shifting his focus to bodybuilding amidst ongoing legal challenges after being granted provisional release from prison.

Feb 23 • 14:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The cause of Jayne Trcka's death revealed

The cause of death for bodybuilder and actress Jayne Trcka has been confirmed as issues with heart and circulation.

Feb 12 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Arnold Classic Ohio 2026: Gabriel Zancanelli says he is 'at his peak' and going to 'be a champion'

Gabriel Zancanelli, after a year-long injury hiatus, is set to compete in the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio, expressing confidence in his physical condition and potential for victory.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Loss: Lithuanian bodybuilding champion, coach I. Misevičienė has died

Lithuanian bodybuilding champion and coach I. Misevičienė has passed away, as announced by the Bodybuilding Academy, with tributes highlighting her excellent relationship with her students.

Feb 11 • 09:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bodybuilder who ruptured tendon while training with 400 kg returns to gym two weeks after surgery

Brazilian bodybuilder Ranieri Lopes Filho resumed training at the gym just over two weeks after undergoing surgery for a ruptured quadriceps tendon sustained while performing a 400 kg leg press exercise.

Feb 10 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rayane Fogal had to train less to be more competitive in bodybuilding; understand

Brazilian bodybuilder Rayane Fogal, currently ranked fourth in the Olympia, had to lose muscle to fit into her competitive category, Wellness, contrary to the usual goal of gaining muscle in bodybuilding.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The shocking video of a bodybuilder's injury during a routine exercise: "I never thought I could tear my tendon doing this"

Brazilian bodybuilder Ranieri Lopes Filho suffered a severe tendon injury during a leg exercise that he recorded and shared on Instagram.

Feb 8 • 15:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Archaeology: See How Strong I Am!

The article discusses the archetypal pose of male posturing observed in bodybuilding and sports, suggesting its deep-rooted presence in human behavior.

Feb 6 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Sports

'Shape Competition': Under the Rain, Young People Participate in National Bodybuilding Selection in Belém; VIDEO

A viral video shows young competitors displaying their physiques in the rain during a national bodybuilding selection in Belém's Estação das Docas.

Feb 5 • 18:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

A bodybuilder suffered a shocking injury while lifting 400 kilos

Brazilian bodybuilder Ranieri Lopes Filho suffered a severe quadriceps tendon rupture while attempting to lift 400 kilograms during a leg press exercise.

Feb 5 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Rayane Fogal wants to keep the title of Arnold Classic Ohio in Brazil: 'Very confident'

Rayane Fogal, currently the fourth-best bodybuilder in the Wellness category, aims to retain her title at the Arnold Classic Ohio, facing tough competition from Dominican Elisa Alcântara.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Olympia referee notes the evolution of Ramon Dino's poses: 'One of the best in the world'

Terrick El Guindy, an IFBB Pro League referee, praised Ramon Dino's progress in posing and stated that the Brazilian athlete is now considered one of the best in the world in this aspect.

Feb 4 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Menegate dismisses Pacholok, and Cruz fully takes over preparation

Bodybuilder Matheus Menegate has ended his collaboration with Fabrício Pacholok and now receives complete training from Marcelo Cruz in preparation for the Arnold Classic Ohio.

Feb 3 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Bodybuilding World Cup, Olympia returns to Orleans Arena this year

The Olympia, the largest and most renowned bodybuilding championship in the world, will return to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas starting this year, offering nearly double the capacity of the previous venue.

Feb 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Arlindo de Souza: Dead famous bodybuilder – Made dangerous injections

Arlindo de Souza, known as the 'Brazilian Popeye', died at the age of 55 in Recife, Brazil, due to complications from kidney failure exacerbated by dangerous oil and alcohol injections.

Jan 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Disturbing world of extreme bodybuilders – exploding 28in biceps to double amputations

A Brazilian bodybuilder known as the real-life Popeye, Arlindo de Souza, died at 55, reportedly from multiple organ failure linked to his extreme bodybuilding practices involving synthol injections.

Jan 16 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Brazilian 'Popeye' died at 55, became famous for injecting oils to get big arms

A Brazilian man known for his extreme bodybuilding techniques and oil injections has died at the age of 55 due to complications related to kidney failure.

Jan 16 • 05:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Watch '240 seconds' 24sata: Minister Habijan's coach expelled from bodybuilding federation for violence

The article discusses the expulsion of Minister Habijan's coach from the bodybuilding federation due to incidents of violence.

Jan 15 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The dreaded 'leg day': why it's so hard to train legs (and why we shouldn't forget it)

The article discusses the common phenomenon of gym-goers neglecting leg day, often leading to imbalanced body development, with a humorous take on gym culture.

Jan 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Young men want to get big. For some, it's becoming an obsession

The article explores how young men, like 16-year-old Dashiell Frederickson, become obsessed with bodybuilding and gym culture, focusing their lives around fitness.

Jan 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Female Trainer on Weight Loss after Forty: Make Compromises and Accept Some Belly Fat to Keep Your Breasts and Fuller Face

Marta Horáčková, a fitness center owner and former bodybuilding champion, discusses the challenges women face in maintaining their fitness resolutions after the New Year and suggests accepting some body fat to retain certain physical features.

Jan 9 • 09:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The death of a Chinese bodybuilding champion sheds light on the dangers of steroids

The death of 30-year-old Chinese bodybuilder Wang Kun has shocked the sports community, highlighting the health risks associated with professional bodybuilding and steroid use.

Jan 5 • 13:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Super-fit grandmother enters bodybuilding contest and people can't get over her real age

A 65-year-old grandmother, Lesley Maxwell, aims to defy age stereotypes by participating in a bodybuilding competition, startling many with her impressive physique.

Jan 5 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Eddie Hall leads tributes as 'big character' bodybuilder dies aged 41

Eddie Hall honors the memory of fellow strongman Pa O'Dwyer, who passed away at 41, celebrated for his loving nature and significant contributions to bodybuilding in Ireland and the UK.

Jan 3 • 23:00 UTC

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