Colt Wynn, an inspirational bodybuilder who made waves in the Pro Wheelchair division, has died at age 38. His passing was confirmed in a recent Instagram post shared by RxMuscle on August 28, 2024. As of this writing, his cause of death has not been revealed.
In 1999, Wynn fell 14 feet off a hunting stand inside a tree near his house in Fleming, Ohio. The fall left him paralyzed with a broken back. This would mark the beginning of his road to recovery at the hospital. During his stay, he lost 38 pounds but the ordeal exposed him to his passion for lifting weights and bodybuilding, which were parts of his rehabilitation journey.
Having tested himself in powerlifting competitions, Wynn won in the 135-pound weight class by five pounds on the bench press. This would serve as his launching pad into the sport of bodybuilding. Within just three years of his hunting accident that left him paralyzed, Wynn competed at the 2002 NPC Wheelchair Nationals and won first place in the Middleweight division. Then, in 2007, he earned his IFBB Pro card by claiming the IFBB Pro National Overall title.
Aside from his bodybuilding pursuits, Colt Wynn has made notable contributions as a personal trainer and motivational speaker. His story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles has inspired countless athletes who have followed in his footsteps, making his untimely death all the more devastating for those who kept tabs on his career.
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Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder Colt Wynn Passes Away at 38
The details about his death are unavailable but Colt Wynn leaves behind a lasting legacy, whose competitive spirit and mental fortitude perfectly embodied what it means to be a bodybuilder.
“We mourn the passing of Colt Wynn, an inspirational bodybuilder who competed in the wheelchair division since as early as 2002. We send our deepest condolences to Colt’s family, loved ones, and fans.” shares RxMuscle.
Colt Wynn’s Competition History
- 2009 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 2nd Place
- 2008 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 1st Place
- 2007 Atlantic City: 1st Place
- 2007 Natural Northern USA: 1st Place
- 2007 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 1st Place
- 2006 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 1st Place
- 2005 South Central Ontario Championships: 1st Place
- 2004 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 1st Place
- 2003 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 1st Place
- 2002 NPC Wheelchair Nationals: 1st Place
Colt Wynn isn’t the only high-profile Pro Wheelchair bodybuilder to tragically lose his life too soon. Joshua Foster died at 36 from natural causes and popular IFBB Pro athlete Chad McCrary passed away at 49 years old with his cause of death being unknown.
Colt Wynn will be remembered for his competitive spirit and resilience on and off the bodybuilding stage. We at Fitness Volt extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family.
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