JODI VANCE did not compete in the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival, but is said to have coaching ability before she dies.
The Body Building Community mourns the sudden loss of coaches and player Zodivans, who were tragically passed by the Arnold Sports Festival in 2025. In Columbus, Ohio. The initial report of friends and family suggests that severe dehydration will lead to a heart attack, causing her timely death.
JODI VANCE was a relatively freshman of the competitive bodybuilding scene, but it has already made a remarkable progress. She competed in the women’s physique department in the 2024 Battle of NPC Texas, ranking third place to compliment.
Her dedication and passion for sports was clear as a competitor and a coach.
2025 Role in Arnold Sports Festival
Vance did not compete in the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival, but attended her capabilities as a coach and supported the players throughout the weekend event. According to the report, she was not good, so she experienced vomiting and eventually stepped back behind the scenes that acted as a positive coach when she was needed.
There was a speculation about Vance’s potential participation in the Arnold amateur bodybuilding event. But her coach, Justin Mihaly, made it clear that she did not prepare for competition at Arnold Sports Festival and had been about 20 weeks from the next plan.
Sincerity of the family
Vance’s family confirmed that she passed a pleasant post on the Instagram page.
“From JODI’s family and loved ones: JODI died yesterday afternoon for those who have not yet heard. Her heart stopped with severe dehydration complications. Despite all the efforts in the hospital, they could not save her. She was a beautiful person inside and outside and will miss it every day. This was suddenly unexpected. Give her family to handle this loss peacefully. If someone brings anything from this, think about your health first. ”
Tribute and memory
A close friend and mentee, Lee Doernte, shared sorrow and talked about the passage of Vance.
“Yesterday was the worst day of my life. I have lost the best and most beautiful and beautiful girls I have met for several years. For the past two years, JODI Vance has been trained with me, poses, coaches, and shares her life with me. JODI suffered from tremendous dehydration caused by vomiting while competing on the stage yesterday. Since she is always a professional person, she said, ‘I am a coach first.’ A friend took her to the hotel and got moisture. During the break, she ran to the emergency room because she had no response. JODI had a heart attack and could not be saved. She never saw me that it helped me to achieve my dreams. There is nothing to express how much I miss you. ”
Coach’s insight into tragedy
Justin Mihaly, a coach of Vance, said that he had taken dangerous substances without family knowledge by providing more details of the emotional Instagram video.
“JODI improved the physique using two very dangerous substances. I assume only Arnold Expo. Without my knowledge, my approval, without family knowledge. But JODI did not prepare Arnold. She was not peak. There is no reason to be dehydrated. JODI competed in December. JODI wanted to compete throughout Texas this year. ”
He continued:
“Everyone who knows her knows how difficult it is. Her work work ethics was actually no one. It was too hard for her to step back, but one of the drugs used was that JODI expressed her interest in the last preparation. But like customers who have had a strong protocol in the last few years, bodybuilding sometimes has intense protocols. Intense monster sports. We had a conversation and decided not to be used at the time. JODI received nine potassium rating from the hospital, suggesting that potassium-provided diuretics have been used. It is a crazy high reading. And this reading is what I didn’t see it myself. This is what I heard. We know that she can access these things, and now it is used. This diuretics combined with rough fat combustion drugs and surprised me and everyone that I became an advocate. The downstream effect was not good. It has made JODI a code. In other words, her heart has stopped. Resuscitation has failed. ”
You can see the entire video post of Justin Mihany.
Risk of using diuretics in bodybuilding
The tragic death of JODI VANCE emphasizes potential risks related to the use of diuretics in bodybuilding. Diuretics are a substance that promotes urine production, which achieves a rarely appearance to help reduce moisture maintenance. However, their misuse can lead to serious health complications, including electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, kidney failure and even death.
Historically, the bodybuilder had side effects due to diuretic misuse. For example, in 1992, Mohammed Benaziza, a professional bodybuilder, died after competing in the European competition. The autopsy was seriously dehydrated and experienced after using a combination of diuretics for the show.
Community response and reflection
The bodybuilding community was greatly influenced by the passage of JODI VANCE, and athletes raised discussions on the potential risks related to pressure and specific practices to achieve the highest physical condition. Many people are advocating for the safe use and performance improvement of supplements.
As the community mourns the loss of JODI Vance, her story sets priority of health and reminds us of the importance of welfare rather than aesthetic goals. Her devotion to her sports and athletes will be remembered, and her legacy can encourage the reevaluation of measures taken to pursue the excellence of bodybuilding.
The sudden and tragic death of JODI VANCE threw a dark and shadow of 2025 Arnold Sports Festival. As the survey continues and the community is reflected in this loss, it is essential to emphasize the importance of health and safety in the world of fierce bodybuilding. JODI’s promise to her technology and her firm support for fellow athletes will not be forgotten.
Image through Instagram @jodi.vance.fit
