R.I.P. Dwayne Quamina 1986 - August 16, 2026

[Grenache]

Sad news: Dwayne Quamina, born in 1986 in Trinidad, died today, August 16, 2026. He placed 6th last week at the Atlanta Pro 212...

[Coach is Back!]

Most from the "golden era" and before are still alive or at least died in their 80's. Today bodybuilding is a damn near death sentence before 50 and seems that number is getting younger.

[rick doot]

Was he saved?

[Van_Bilderass]

I remember posting about this guy, how he made some incredibly quick progress for a while. I thought he had retired; he used to get totally out of shape between shows and lost drive and was lackadaisical. Coached by Bleu Taylor then.

[Rambone]

Sad. It’s almost like bodybuilding is an unhealthy sport full of drug addicts who no longer take breaks from said drugs because of social media. Sprinkle in a clot shot or two and bam PIP by 40. His last video talks about how he felt like death after getting off his flight and went to a medspa for a steroid shot and antibiotics and felt a little better. His breathing was labored during the video. Died the next day. Seemed like a good guy. Sad.

[NaturalWonder83]

This guy competed last week? His passing is concerning.

[Royalty]

Sad. It’s almost like bodybuilding is an unhealthy sport full of drug addicts who no longer take breaks from said drugs because of social media. Sprinkle in a clot shot or two and bam PIP by 40. His last video talks about how he felt like death after getting off his flight and went to a medspa for a steroid shot and antibiotics and felt a little better. His breathing was labored during the video. Died the next day. Seemed like a good guy. Sad.

and some “scrambie eggs”

[Lartinos]

Sad. It’s almost like bodybuilding is an unhealthy sport full of drug addicts who no longer take breaks from said drugs because of social media. Sprinkle in a clot shot or two and bam PIP by 40. His last video talks about how he felt like death after getting off his flight and went to a medspa for a steroid shot and antibiotics and felt a little better. His breathing was labored during the video. Died the next day. Seemed like a good guy. Sad.

Sounds a bit like Kyle Busch (the beer guy).

[sync pulse]

Anabolics can be compared with turbocharging a car engine. It's fun, but you won't get nearly the lifespan.

[IroNat]

This guy competed last week? His passing is concerning.

A week is a lifetime.

[Lartinos]

It’s ironic, but his problem was he actually wasn’t big enough.

More mass= healthier

[Kwon]

Sad. It’s almost like bodybuilding is an unhealthy sport full of drug addicts who no longer take breaks from said drugs because of social media. Sprinkle in a clot shot or two and bam PIP by 40. His last video talks about how he felt like death after getting off his flight and went to a medspa for a steroid shot and antibiotics and felt a little better. His breathing was labored during the video. Died the next day. Seemed like a good guy. Sad.

Modern Bodybuilders are like Mayflys.

Once they reach their peak and desired form, they do whatever it takes to stay relevant on social media, (without any break from drugs) and then die.

Popularity, Attention and Likes is what drives them to death.

[Grenache]

GoGundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dwayne-quamina

[US MUSL]

Guy Cisternino lost another best friend.

[rick doot]

It’s ironic, but his problem was he actually wasn’t big enough.

More mass= healthier

Hai Boyz!

[joswift]

GoGundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dwayne-quamina

spends $10k to get ready for a show and his friend wants money for his wife and kids..

[Brenda Steunbeer]

Sad. It’s almost like bodybuilding is an unhealthy sport full of drug addicts who no longer take breaks from said drugs because of social media. Sprinkle in a clot shot or two and bam PIP by 40. His last video talks about how he felt like death after getting off his flight and went to a medspa for a steroid shot and antibiotics and felt a little better. His breathing was labored during the video. Died the next day. Seemed like a good guy. Sad.

It must have been the Bud Light that pushed him over the edge

[Van_Bilderass]

Sad. It’s almost like bodybuilding is an unhealthy sport full of drug addicts who no longer take breaks from said drugs because of social media.

I don't really follow bodybuilding nowadays but it seemed like he got off frequently, seemed like years sometimes, and had to be coaxed to take it seriously for shows. I don't know how extreme his PED use was lately but I think he had some good placings at the lightweight O but now it was only good enough for 6th here.

Labored breathing could indicate heart failure of course. I think they try to stay on top of health markers these days and the coaches don't want casualties. You know who coached him now?

[US MUSL]

Labored breathing could indicate heart failure of course. I think they try to stay on top of health markers these days and the coaches don't want casualties. You know who coached him now?

Dallas McCarver had that same heavy breathing towards the end of his life

[Humble Narcissist]

Was he saved?

Not fast enough.

[Van_Bilderass]

Dallas McCarver had that same heavy breathing towards the end of his life

Yup I think most of the heavy guys breathe kind of heavy. If there are constant hick ups and a persistent cough they are further bad signs. Repeated pneumonia is another. Not a doctor, just what I've gathered

[beakdoctor]

At what point did pro bodybuilders start blasting gear year around? Were guys in the 90's  known for coming off? I know Levrone did to go play in his band and maybe a few others took a little time off after the Olympia or the grand prix circuit. By the late 90's a guy had to add pounds of muscle each year to remain competitive. And that's around the time we started bodybuilders getting health problems.

Lee Haney probably weighed the most for his last Olympia but his weight was very consistent for his first 7. Same with Arnold or even Sergio Olivia or Nubret. All those guys looked pretty much the same size-relatively speaking- for most of their careers.