Chilean fitness competitor Marianne von Gierke died at age 40 weeks after competing in the Olympia, according to a social media post by NPC Worldwide Chile. She had recently won her category at the Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro and returned to the Olympia, where she placed 13th. The official cause of death has not been disclosed. Von Gierke was also a lawyer and worked with other athletes' training and guidance. Her career began in 2014 and she turned professional in 2021 after winning the NPC Worldwide International Championship in Orlando, USA. She competed in the Women’s Physique category and achieved notable results, including winning the Vancouver Island Pro in Canada in 2024 and returning to the Olympia in 2026.
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