Sarah Villegas accuses Natalia Coelho of using fake muscles for Ms. Olympia win

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Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Sarah Villegas accuses Natalia Coelho of using fake muscles for Ms. Olympia win
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In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY Sports, four-time women's bodybuilding champion Sarah Villegas alleged that rival Natalia Coelho used injected Plexiglas to enhance her physique ahead of the Ms. Olympia event in 2025. Villegas expressed concerns over a sudden change in Coelho’s legs after the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro. She claims the use of such substances poses health risks and threatens the integrity of bodybuilding. Coelho has not publicly confirmed or denied these allegations, and the IFBB Pro League has reportedly stated that it has no rules prohibiting the use of plastic implants.

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  • •Sarah Villegas alleges fake muscle use by Natalia Coelho.
  • •The claims stem from a sudden change in Coelho's leg appearance.
  • •Villegas believes this threatens the future of bodybuilding.
  • •The IFBB Pro League lacks rules against such enhancements.
  • •Coelho won the Ms. Olympia in September 2025.
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  • 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s called bodybuilding, not plastic building’: Champ alleges fake muscles
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Four-time women's bodybuilding champ Sarah Villegas granted an exclusive interview with USA TODAY Sports and blasted use of 'plastic' muscle to win

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