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Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder Chad McCrary Passed Away at 49

by Greg Patuto Published on Jan 19, 2024

Chad McCrary has passed away at 49 years old.
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Chad McCrary won multiple bodybuilding competitions at the NPC level.

Former Wheelchair bodybuilding champion Chad McCrary has passed away at 49 years old. According to multiple news outlets and an obituary shared by the Texarkana Gazette, McCrary passed away on Jan. 4 and there has been no caused shared at this time. McCrary is a former powerlifter turned bodybuilder who won competitions at a national level before turning pro.

In 2000, McCrary began his bodybuilding career after training as a powerlifter. He put n a significant amount of weight and transformed his physique to compete on stage. Five years later, McCrary was involved in a motocross accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. This is when he began competing in Wheelchair Bodybuilding.

Chad McCrary began competing at the NPC level in 2005 and won his first four competitions. He excelled to become a national champion in the heavyweight and masters division in 2016 and 2020. He eventually made the jump to the IFBB level and competed on the biggest stages.

McCrary finished fourth during the 2022 Arnold Classic and went on to be a Top 10 finisher at the 2022 Olympia. According to his social media page, McCrary also worked outside of the gym as a motivational speaker and personal trainer.

Many friends and fans of Chad McCrary have sent condolences on social media, honoring the legacy of the bodybuilding champion.

Chad McCrary Instagram

Chad McCrary Competition History

  • 2005 NPC Heart of Texas – 1st place
  • 2006 NPC Arkansas State – 1st place
  • 2006 NPC Heart of Texas – 1st place
  • 2006 NPC Lone Star Classic – 1st place
  • 2008 NPC USA Wheelchair Nationals – 2nd place
  • 2008 NPC USA Wheelchair Championship – 2nd place
  • 2016 NPC Wheelchair Nationals – 1st place
  • 2017 NPC Wheelchair Nationals – 2nd place
  • 2020 NPC Wheelchair Nationals – 1st place
  • 2021 Dallas Europa Games – 2nd place
  • 2022 IFBB Dallas Pro – 3rd place
  • 2022 Arnold Classic Pro Wheelchair – 4th place
  • 2022 Pro Wheelchair Olympia – 9th place

Generation Iron sends condolences to friends and family during this time. For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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About Greg Patuto

Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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