IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique competitor Diogo Montenegro is out of the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, set for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. Montenegro has withdrawn due to difficulties he faced personally during his prep that could affect how he looks onstage. He announced on Instagram in the post below:
“I never thought I would need to write a message like this,” began Montenegro, “but unfortunately, my coach and I decided it would be best for me not to compete in the Olympia this year. We understand that the athletes, the fans, and the Pro League all deserve to see a Diogo capable of putting on a show, showing happiness, vigor, and strength on stage.”
Montenegro continued, “During this prep, I faced so many difficulties regarding the health of my wife and daughter that the stress and sleepless nights directly influenced my physical response.”
Montenegro was considered a top contender against the defending champion, Ryan Terry, after Montenegro won the 2024 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique competition in Columbus, OH, in March 2024. Before that, Montenegro ranked fifth at the 2023 Men’s Physique Olympia in Orlando, FL, and placed as high as third in the Olympia in 2022 and 2021.
Montenegro is the second competitor in this division to withdraw from the Olympia the week of the contest. Three-time Men’s Physique Olympia champion Brandon Hendrickson will not participate in the 2024 Olympia.
Montenegro must win a qualifying show next season to compete in the 2025 Olympia. Details of the 2024 qualifying season and the date and location of the 2025 Olympia have not yet been announced at the time of this article’s publication.
The 2024 Olympia Weekend kicks off in Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Fans not in Las Vegas can watch the action live by purchasing the 2024 Olympia pay-per-view through the Olympia Productions website.
BarBend will continue to provide updates and coverage of all 11 IFBB Pro League contests held during the Olympia Weekend.
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