A BODYBUILDER and dad-of-one has been killed in a horror motorbike crash.
Karol Olender died after the tragic road incident in Reading, Berkshire, on 8 December.
Bodybuilder Karol Olender died in a horror motorbike crash[/caption]
The dad-of-one died in Reading on 8 December[/caption]
Tributes poured in for the fitness business owner[/caption]
Heartbreaking tributes poured in for the man who was called a “visionary leader”.
Olender had moved from Poland to the UK and founded the FitCookie UK fitness franchise.
A FitCookie UK spokesperson confirmed the father’s tragic passing.
The spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Karol Olender.
“Karol was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to building this business.
“It was his passion, hard work, and commitment to excellence which helped us build the foundation of our success.
“During this difficult time, we ask for your understanding and respect for the privacy of our family.”
Despite the tragic news, FitCookie UK added that his influence would continue to shape the company.
The company said: “While this is a deeply sad moment for us, we want to assure our valued customers that Karol’s legacy will live on.”
The bodybuilder left behind his wife Magdalena and his young daughter Laura.
Olender started bodybuilding in his home city of Ostrołęka, northeast of Warsaw, in Poland.
He trained under the guidance of world champion Waldemar Nol and first started competing in 2012.
The bodybuilder also took part in competitions organised by the United Kingdom Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.
Tributes poured in for Olender from across the world of bodybuilding.
The strongman Facebook community page World’s Strongest Fan shared a heartbreaking personal message to the father and thanked him for helping during a tour.
The page said: “He looked after us and made sure everything ran perfectly, also introducing me to some Polish food.
“I want to thank him for taking care of us.”
He was widely recognised for his physique and dedication to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, as reported by NeedToKnow.
The Sun has reached out to Thames Valley Police for comment.
Olender left behind his wife Magdalena and younger daughter Laura[/caption]
Olender was originally from Ostrołęka, northeast of Warsaw, in Poland[/caption]
Olender first started competing in bodybuilding competitions in 2012[/caption]
