Erik “The Viking†Fromm was found dead at his Wisconsin home last night (February 4). The cause of death has not been determined. Erik was a consistent top 10 NPC Super-Heavyweight Bodybuilder. The 2004 NPC Nationals would be the last time he took the stage.
ERIK FROMM BIO
Full Name: Erik Gabriel Fromm
Nickname: The Viking
Official Website: none
Location: Denver, Colorado
Date of Birth: July 19th, 1971
Place of Birth: Van Nuys, California
Height: 5’11
Off Season Weight: 300 lbs.
Competition Weight: 270 lbs.
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Chest (contest): 57″
Arms (contest): 21″ (cold) / 22″ (pumped)
Thighs (contest): 32″
Flat Barbell Bench Press (2 Reps): 505 lbs.
Barbell Curl (3 reps): 225 lbs.
Squat (20 reps): 500 lbs.
Occupation: Personal Trainer / Commercial Artist
Sponser: MuscleTech
COMPETITIVE HISTORY
1991 NPC Mr. Wyoming Teen & Open Men?s Overall, 1st
1996 NPC Mr. Colorado Open (Heavyweight) & Overall Champion
1997 NPC Ironman Open (Heavyweight) & Overall, 1st
1999 NPC USA Super Heavyweight, 2nd
2000 NPC Nationals Super Heavyweight, 5th
2000 NPC USA Championships Super Heavyweight, 6th
2001 NPC North American Championships Super Heavyweight, 6th
2001 NPC USA Championships Super Heavyweight, 5th
2003 NPC Nationals Super Heavyweight, 3rd
2003 NPC USA Championships Super Heavyweight, 3rd