Marianne von Gierke Biography – Marianne von Gierke Wiki
Marianne von Gierke was a Chilean professional bodybuilder and trainer who began competing in bodybuilding in 2014. She earned her IFBB Pro card in 2021.
A native of Chile’s Magallanes region, von Gierke won the 2024 Vancouver Island Pro in Canada, securing her first qualification for the Mr. Olympia. She later finished 16th in the 2024 Women’s Physique Olympia.
In August 2026, von Gierke captured the Rising Phoenix World Championship title and earned her second Mr. Olympia qualification. She went on to compete in the 2026 Women’s Physique division at the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, placing 13th.
Marianne von Gierke Age
Marianne von Gierke was born in 1985 and died in October 2026 at the age of 40.
Marianne von Gierke Partner
Before her death, Marianne von Gierke paid tribute to her boyfriend, Juan Cofré García, for standing by her during a demanding season that included her victory at the 2026 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro.
“He is with me 365 days a year—not only when things go well, but also through every difficult stage of preparation,” she wrote alongside a loved-up photo of the couple.
She described him as “the one who lives with me through every process—my good days, my doubts, my frustrations and my goals. The one who, from the shadows, holds a fundamental part of everything people see on stage.”
“Thank you for believing in me, even when the road gets tough; for understanding this passion, living it with me and embracing every challenge as if it were yours too.
“Thank you for walking by my side, sharing my dreams and being a fundamental part of every achievement. My season ends. Our path continues.”
Family
She is survived by her 11-year-old son.
Death
Chilean IFBB Pro League athlete Marianne von Gierke died in October 2026 at the age of 40, Chile’s bodybuilding federation announced in a statement, without revealing her cause of death.
The federation paid tribute to von Gierke, saying she had “left an unforgettable mark on bodybuilding” and created a lasting “legacy in her category.” “Her effort, career and everything she achieved will remain in the memory of our sporting community,” it said.
