Andreas Munzer

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Andreas Munzer (born circa 1966, died March 13, 1996) was an Austrian born IFBB professional bodybuilder renowned for his extremely low competitive bodyfat levels, famed in his homeland and was characterized by his tragic death. Before his untimely death Andreas was being featured in many fitness and bodybuilding articles, and was pictured on the cover of FLEX magazine.

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[edit] Background

Munzer looked up to Arnold Schwarzenegger more than any other man. Arnold was Austrian, Moreover, he was Styrian. Arnold came from Thal, Munzer from Pack. Arnold took up bodybuilding after seeing a muscleman working out by a mountain reservoir. Munzer grew up by one. Arnold became the greatest bodybuilder in the German-speaking world. Munzer was striving towards that end.

As such, he saw it necessary to utilize anabolic steroids, and reportedly it wasn't long before Munzer's intake was up to extraordinary levels. Munzer met Arnold at the Arnold Classic competition in 1996, and his sixth place finish was a great disappointment to him.

[edit] Competitive stats

  • Weight: 17 stone
  • Arms: 21 inch
  • Chest: 58 inch

[edit] Competition history

  • 1986 European Amateur Championships MiddleWeight, 6th
  • 1987 World Amateur Championships Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd
  • 1988 World Amateur Championships Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd
  • 1989 Mr. Olympia 13th
  • 1989 World Games HeavyWeight, 1st
  • 1990 Arnold Classic 3rd
  • 1990 Grand Prix Germany 3rd
  • 1990 Mr. Olympia 9th
  • 1991 Arnold Classic 9th
  • 1991 Ironman Pro Invitational 3rd
  • 1991 Mr. Olympia Did not place
  • 1991 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational 4th
  • 1993 Arnold Classic 7th
  • 1993 Grand Prix Germany (2) 2nd
  • 1993 Grand Prix Germany 4th
  • 1993 Night of Champions 2nd
  • 1993 Mr. Olympia 9th
  • 1994 Arnold Classic 5th
  • 1994 Grand Prix France 8th
  • 1994 Grand Prix Germany (2) 5th
  • 1994 Mr. Olympia 9th
  • 1995 Arnold Classic 4th
  • 1996 Arnold Classic 6th
  • 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational 7th


[edit] Death

The stomach pains had begun some months before Munzer went to Columbus, Ohio, for the 1996 Arnold Classic. At first it was just more pain, and Munzer paid it little heed. But it kept coming back. He began to mention it to friends at the gym. He tried some health cures that would strengthen his stomach lining.

After his sixth place at the Arnold Classic on 2 March 1996, Munzer's mood remained low. 'Man, why don't you laugh?' a German official had said.

On the morning of 13 March, Munzer's stomach pains became intense. His gut was swollen and hard. He was taken to hospital. Doctors there diagnosed the bleeding, but could not prevent it continuing. He was transferred to the University Clinic. At 7pm, surgeons decided to operate to stop the bleeding inside Munzer's stomach. Munzer came through the operation, but his problems had multiplied catastrophically. His blood was viscous and slow-moving. His potassium levels were excessively high. He had been dehydrated by the diuretics he used in the days before his last competitions. His liver was melting. A post-mortem would find that it had dissolved almost completely. Munzer's body went into shock. After his liver failed, his kidneys did too. He was offered a blood transfusion, but it was too late. Munzer's heart held out for a while, but by morning Munzer passed away. He was 30 years old.

Arnold sent a wreath from Hollywood to Munzer's grave in Styria. The message was simple. It read: 'A last greeting to a friend.'

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