Filip Grznár had a heart attack at the age of 40!

The well-known and controversial bodybuilder and fighter Filip Grznár experienced dramatic moments. In early April, at the age of only 40, he suffered a serious health complication - a myocardial infarction. The news quickly circulated on the Czech internet. Due to his public history and openness about his use of stimulants, speculation about possible causes of heart failure immediately arose.

He ruled out a link to banned substances

At the same time, however, he strongly denied any link between the heart attack and the use of banned substances, which he admitted to having used in the past as part of his professional bodybuilding.

"It's clear to me that everyone will automatically make the connection, but it's not true. A heart attack has nothing to do with banned substances," Grznar said.

Context associated with anabolics

Grznár has never made a secret of his anabolic steroid use during his career, arguing that it is a common practice in professional sports. Moreover, he has been linked to a case of illegal sale of these substances in the past. This history is the reason why the public and media immediately focused on the link between his heart health and doping - cardiovascular problems are one of the most common risks associated with long-term anabolic abuse.

Life after a heart attack

After the April event, Grznar recovered from his acute condition and returned to his normal activities. His recent health episode serves as another memento of the risks that come with an extreme sporting lifestyle and the pressure to constantly push the limits of the human body. Despite his doping-related suspension in April, the whole event opens up another debate about health and safety in strength sports.