The bodybuilding world came together to appreciate the courage of the Arnold Classic 2023, Classic Physique runner-up Urs Kalecinski as he made a revelation on Instagram. In the Instagram post, he disclosed the health scarcity that hospitalized him just five days before Arnold Classic. However, even that couldn’t stop him from competing. After this experience, he had a crucial lesson for the young bodybuilders on the importance of staying concentrated on the goal.

After the revelation, big names like Milos Sarcev, Sergio Oliva Jr., etc. applauded Urs’s courage and his performance. In this article, let us have a look at the lesson by Kalecinski and the praising comments made by the bodybuilding world and the fans.

Urs Kalecinski’s valuable teaching on achieving the goals

In the Instagram post, Urs revealed he suffered “food poisoning” five days before Arnold Classic 2023. However, despite being hit by a big blow before the competition, Kalecinski didn’t think twice before competing in it. He mentioned the potential of willpower in his post as he disclosed his condition prior to the competition. Kalecinski wrote, “Strength isn’t just about the muscles you build, it’s about the willpower you have to keep pushing forward.” Yes, he might be pretty exhausted, but he explained, “I never lost sight of my goals.”

Further in the post, he delivered a message to the young bodybuilders who might be finding it difficult to fight several obstacles along the way. He wrote, “no matter what obstacles come your way, you have the power to overcome them and achieve greatness. Believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams until you reach your goals or your maximum aesthetic”

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Kalecinski has grown tremendously in the past few years. And not just in terms of physique but in the way of approaching the competitions and the art of improving for every upcoming event. As he explained his situation before the Arnold Classic, the bodybuilding world came out in unison to applaud his endurance. Let us have a look at a few of the comments he received on the post.

The bodybuilding world reacted to Urs’s incredible commitment

Urs Kalecinski looked great in Arnold Classic 2023. He even improved his position in the 2022 Arnold Classic and captured the runner-up position. And if he hadn’t disclosed this information now, no one would have guessed he was hospitalized just days before the competition. As the bodybuilding veterans and people got impressed with his physique even after being sick, they applauded his commitment.

As the bodybuilding legend, Milos Sarcev, read the post, he wrote, “Man!!!!!!?????!!!!! I had no idea. That makes everything even more impressive. Love and respect ❤️🙏🏻💪🏻”. Whereas, another athlete, Sadik Hadzovic, wrote, “You’re a warrior brother!” Even Sergio Oliva Jr. couldn’t stay behind, he commented, “If “No excuses” was a person ✊🏽”

Following on, let us have a look at a few comments by bodybuilding fans. They wrote,

“You have all my respects, now it’s time to rest your body and return to Mr. Olympia”

“Amazing perseverance you showed with the help of your good friend and coach Stefan 🙌”

“Champion mentality 💯💯”

“Crazy, and yet such a cool performance and outlook on stage. Much respect for the willpower!”

Food poisoning has been a factor of random set back the bodybuilders for a long time. Even big bodybuilders such as Ronnie Coleman, Phil Heath, etc. have suffered from it. In 2009, Phil Heath had the same problem as he suffered from food poisoning just the night before the big competition. What do you think about this courageous act by the Arnold Classic Physique runner-up? Let us know in the comments section.

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