Classic Physique Competitor Darwin Uribe Withdraws From 2023 Arnold Classic

February 22, 2023

Darwin Uribe will miss the contest due to health issues.

The 2023 Arnold Classic is just three weeks away and the Classic Physique roster will be a bit smaller than anticipated. Darwin Uribe shared that he will not compete in the event because of personal health issues.

Uribe began competing in the IFBB Pro League in 2021 and was victorious in his debut during the Chicago Pro. He qualified for the 2022 Olympia once again after winning the Houston Tournament of Champions. Despite qualifying on multiple occasions, Uribe has yet to compete on the biggest stage in the sport.

Now, Uribe will miss the Arnold Classic and he took to Instagram to make the announcement.

Darwin Uribe To Miss Arnold Classic

Darwin Uribe explained that he does not want to push himself to limits and through red flags during competition prep. He will focus on his health moving forward.

“As a lot of you guys know I was struggling before the Olympia for so many facts out of my control but at the end I finished pushing through and made it, even when I know I not was competing at my 100%… before I decide no to compete at the Olympia, I sended already my application for the Arnold by that time and I am grateful for get invited for 2nd time as my 6th pro show in my short career as professional…

unfortunately this is something that I won’t be able to finish, sadly no this time, sadly I can’t push through this now and finish because there is always more red flags, and red flags that indicate you it’s time to stop, even when I thought that now that I have a great support system , an amazing coach”

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Darwin Uribe continued to thank his fans and supporters who have been there during his career. He will focus on recovering his mental and physical health after not enjoying a break in close to two years.