Bodybuilding world still struggling to cope with death of Dallas McCarver.
It has been three years since that horrible day when the bodybuilding world was brought to its knees with the death of Dallas McCarver.
It was on 22 August, 2017, when his best friend and training partner Josh Lenartowicz found Dallas on the floor, struggling to breath.
Dallas’s last post just a few hours before his death was proof of how much he was enjoying life:
“Could’ve been a little slower and better under control wth these 160s today… but sometimes you’ve just got to let the intensity flow. Great chest day with @josh_lenartowicz in @project_flex_fl #DragonsLair ! That damn @redcon1official #Silencer had me sweating like a whore in church boy! Whew!!!!” – Dallas McCarver
At just 26, Dallas was not even at his peak when it comes to bodybuilding.
In his last two shows, Dallas would place second at the Arnold Classic and New Zealand Pro.
As a professional bodybuilder, Dallas competed for three years, winning two shows. He had already achieved more than what other professionals achieve in their entire career.
Surely, Dallas was a favorite to one day lift the Mr. Olympia title, but unfortunately, he was taken away from us before he could fulfill his dream.
The recent death of Luke Sandoe has also shocked the bodybuilding world and his death has brought back that dark day in 2017 when we all lost Dallas.
In the days leading up to the third anniversary of Dallas’ death, social media was flooded with tributes to the fallen giant.
His closest friends also went to their social media pages to publish their personal messages about Dallas.
Flex Lewis, Josh Lenartowicz, Aaron Singerman, Cedric McMillan, Guy Cisternino and more industry leaders made sure Dallas was not forgotten.
Dallas is missed and his memory will live on.
Editorial Nore:
I (Kevin Grech) witnessed first hand the special bond Dallas had with Josh Lenartowicz.
It was at the 2016 Arnold Classic Europe, Dallas would finish in ninth place, not his best placing, but he made sure he enjoyed his time in Spain.
As at every contest, I would be at the athletes hotel, talking to the pro athletes when they were in a more relaxed atmosphere.
While leaving the hotel one evening, I witnessed two of the biggest bodybuilders at the event running and laughing while they are crossing the street to have a meal at McDonald’s.
I could have easily followed them to McDonald’s but I preferred to give them their space.
I believe it was at the 2016 Arnold Classic Europe were Joshua and Dallas started what would be one of the best training partnerships and friendships in the sport.

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Dallas McCarver’s last post on Instagram