Bodybuilding star Gustavo Badell dies at 50.
The bodybuilding world is in mourning after hearing that bodybuilding star, Gustavo Badell as passed away.
Gustavo passed away at the young age of 50 (3-11-72 to 13-7-23), leaving behind his loving family, friends, and an incredible fan base.
According to sources close to Evolutionofbodybuilding.net, it is alleged the cause of death was due to a stroke. At the same time, it is alleged that Gustavo also had a kidney transplant.
Starting his bodybuilding career in the latest 90’s as an amateur withing the IFBB, Gustavo climbed the amateur ranks, to finally start his pro career in 1997.
Gustavo earned his pro card in 1997, by winning the Caribbean Championships, but in the same year, placed 10th at the IFBB Amateur World Championships.
Badell was one of the most consistent athletes, competing on a regular basis on the pro circuit.
Gustavo’s professional bodybuilding career finally took off in 2004, when he placed third at the Ironman Pro, San Francisco Pro, Show of Strength, and final the Mr. Olympia, behind Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman.
In 2005, Gustavo finally earned victory, by winning the Ironman Pro, and placed third again at the Mr. Olympia.
Gustavo made a name for himself when he defeated Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman during the 2005 Mr. Olympia Challenge Round.
After 2005, Gustavo’s results at the bigger events would decline, but he still managed to earn two more victories at the San Francisco Pro in 2006, and the Atlantic City Pro in 2009.
Gustavo would return to the professional stage after a few years off in 2012, but he would not have the success he had in previous years.
We at Evolutionofbodybuilding.net send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gustavo Badell during this difficult time.
Gustavo Badell’s Bodybuilding History
1991
Junior Caribbean Championships – Overall Winner
1997
World Amateur Championships – IFBB, HeavyWeight, 10th
Caribbean Championships – Overall WInner (Earns Pro Card)
1998
Grand Prix Germany – IFBB, 9th
1999
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 17th
Night of Champions – IFBB, Did not place
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 14th
2000
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, 18th
Night of Champions – IFBB, Did not place
Toronto Pro – IFBB, Did not place
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 11th
2001
Grand Prix England – IFBB, Did not place
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, 16th
San Francisco Pro – IFBB, 11th
2002
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, 13th
Night of Champions – IFBB, 10th
Olympia – IFBB, 24th
Southwest Pro Cup – IFBB, 6th
Toronto Pro – IFBB, 3rd
2003
Night of Champions – IFBB, Did not place
2004
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 7th
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, 3rd
Olympia – IFBB, 3rd
San Francisco Pro – IFBB, 4th
Show of Strength Pro Championships – IFBB, 3rd
2005
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 3rd
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 3rd
2006
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 4th
Olympia – IFBB, 6th
San Francisco Pro – IFBB, Winner
2007
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 4th
Olympia – IFBB, 8th
2008
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 6th
Ironman Pro Invitational – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 10th
2009
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 11th
Atlantic City Pro – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 13th
2012
Arnold Classic – IFBB, Did not place
European Pro – IFBB, Open, 7th
