Texas Bodybuilding Coach Dies of Dehydration During Arnold Sports Festival Weekend in Columbus
Columbus, OH – A 20-year-old Texas bodybuilding coach tragically passed away in Columbus, Ohio, during the Arnold Sports Festival weekend in February, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.
Jodi Vance, a fitness coach from Amarillo, Texas, died on February 27 after being transported from her hotel — the Sonesta Columbus Downtown — to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The official autopsy states her death was caused by cardiac arrhythmia brought on by severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, common risks associated with bodybuilding competition preparation.
The report indicated that Vance had not been drinking water in the days before the event and was vomiting. Although she received IV fluids from a hydration service, her condition worsened, and she became unresponsive. She was not a registered competitor or vendor at the Arnold Sports Festival.
Her family confirmed her passing in an emotional Instagram post, stating that her heart stopped due to extreme dehydration and reminding others to always prioritize their health.
This tragedy has sparked conversations within the fitness and bodybuilding communities about the dangers of extreme prep routines.
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