Kristyn Lia dead – Rising star bodybuilder dead at 39 just months after career-best bronze at IFBB Atlanta Pro contest

RISING star bodybuilder Kristyn Lia has died aged 39 just months after placing third in the IFBB Atlanta Pro competition.

The athlete’s family say the shock news of her passing has left them in a state of “complete and utter shock”.

instagramBodybuilder Kristyn Lia has died aged 39[/caption]

instagramThe rising star moved from Australia to the US to chase her bodybuilding dreams[/caption]

instagramThe 39-year-old’s death came just months after she placed third at the IFBB Atlanta Pro contest[/caption]

Kristyn’s cause of death has not been made public.

Bodybuilding coach AJ Kelly Robert wrote in a post on Instagram: “Sad news in the bodybuilding world. @krissy_with_gunz_ifbbpro has just passed away at only age 39.

“Our condolences go out to her friends and family. She just competed this summer taking a 3 place at Atlanta pro.”

AJ Kelly said Kristyn had recently relocated to the US from Australia to “get her bodybuilding career started” and make her mark in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB).

News of her passing sent shockwaves around the globe, with her cousin one of many to comment on AJ Kelly’s post.

She wrote: “This is my sweet darling cousin. I am in complete and utter shock.. she was living her dream.. fly high beautiful Krissy.”

Another bodybuilder commented: “Oh no. Sorry to hear this. Love and prayers for her family.”

Someone else said: “So saddened by this news…”

Another person wrote: “I just saw her at the Olympia [competition]. Rest in peace queen.”

Kristyn is said to have shown great promise as a bodybuilder, having earned her IFBB “Pro Card” in 2021 following an impressive show at the National Physique Committee Worldwide Australia competion.

She went on to compete in some of the world’s biggest contests, including the New York Pro and the Pittsburgh Pro, last appearing at the Texas Pro in August – her fourth show of the calendar year.

This year alone, the athlete took out third place at the IFBB Atlanta Pro, 11th place at the Chicago Pro, ninth place at the Tampa Pro, and 16th place at the Texas Pro.

In 2022, she placed eighth in the IFBB New York Pro and 13th in the Pittsburgh Pro.

The final post she shared to her own Instagram just a week ago was a selfie paired with the caption: “Would you forgive me if I’m late.”

One person wrote beneath the image yesterday: “My condolences. I competed with her at tampa she is an amazing women. I’m so sorry.”

According to her Instagram profile, Kristyn had 10 years of coaching experience and was educated in nutrition.

It comes following the tragic passing of Mr Universe winner Shaun Davis who died last week, aged 57.

Shaun, nicknamed “Dinosaur”, won the Mr Universe title in 1996 before kidney problems forced him to retire.

He received dialysis three times a week before receiving a kidney transplant in 2009 after a three-year wait.

His cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

instagramMany have flocked to social media to express their shock and devastation over Kristyn’s sudden death[/caption]