Suicide of Prominent Athlete Under Mysterious Circumstances

Kazakh authorities found the body of weightlifter Vladimir Sidov, 35, at his residence in the village of Dostyk. Sidov's relatives confirmed that he committed suicide under mysterious circumstances, and the police have opened an investigation. Sidov was a well-known Russian athlete recognized globally for his skills in bodybuilding. He was born on June 23, 1972, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Sidov's success in bodybuilding began when he joined a local sports club at an early age, quickly dominating local and regional competitions in Russia and establishing himself as one of the best bodybuilders in his country.