Professional wheelchair bodybuilder Colt Wynn has died at the age of 38!
Author: Colt Wynn was a successful professional wheelchair bodybuilder who became an inspiration to many athletes. This charismatic bodybuilder who shined in the Pro Wheelchair division passed away at the age of 38, as announced on August 28, 2024 on RxMuscle's Instagram. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.
Wynn's life changed in 1999 when he fell 14 feet from a hunting platform into a tree near his home in Fleming, Ohio, and was left paralyzed with a broken back after the fall. He lost 38 pounds while in the hospital, but also discovered his passion for weight lifting and bodybuilding, which became a key part of his rehabilitation.
Wynn started with the triple jump and won the 135-pound weight class with a bench press by five pounds. This success set him on the path to the world of bodybuilding. Back in 2002, just three years after his accident, he competed in the NPC Wheelchair Nationals, where he took first place in the middleweight division. In 2007, he earned his IFBB Pro card thanks to his IFBB Pro National Total title.
In addition to his bodybuilding career, Colt Wynn has also dedicated himself to personal training and motivational speaking, sharing his story of determination and overcoming obstacles. His death affected many who followed his inspirational journey. Despite the lack of information about his passing, his legacy remains alive; his competitive spirit and indomitable will embody the true values of bodybuilding.
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
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