Neil Currey, a native of the United Kingdom, had a deep passion for fitness from a young age. His competitive journey began in 2017, and in 2019, he made his debut in the IFBB Classic Physique competition.
Renowned bodybuilder Neil Currey, a competitor in one of the world’s most prestigious fitness contests, has passed away at the age of 34.
Milo Sarcev, Currey’s former coach, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, saying, “It is with absolute shock and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my former athlete, Neil Currey. I remember his radiant smile after winning the New York Pro and achieving his lifelong dream of qualifying for the Mr. Olympia.”
Sarcev added, “I am at a loss for words, overwhelmed with grief and sorrow. My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. Rest in peace, Neil, and may your soul be blessed.”
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Who was Neil Currey?
Neil Currey, a native of the United Kingdom, had a deep passion for fitness from a young age. His competitive journey began in 2017, and in 2019, he made his debut in the IFBB Classic Physique competition, securing a respectable 7th place finish, as reported by Generation Iron.
Throughout his career, Currey faced off against some of the world’s top athletes in fitness competitions spanning various countries, from Kuwait to Puerto Rico and New York.
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Notably, Currey achieved his pinnacle moment by winning the New York Pro in 2022, earning his ticket to the prestigious Mr. Olympia competition. Later that year, he graced the Mr. Olympia stage, where legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay Cutler, and Ronnie Coleman once dominated, fulfilling his lifelong aspiration.
While Currey finished 16th in the competition, the mere fact of participating in the Olympia signifies elite status in the world of bodybuilding.
The passing of Neil Currey follows closely on the heels of the loss of Lisa Lyon, a trailblazer in professional women’s bodybuilding.
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