Having a support system as a bodybuilder becomes extremely crucial in the long run. It is not easy to take in the frustration, anxiety, and all the ups and downs of the long journey of bodybuilding. Apart from guidance from professional coaches, these participants require motivation and determination which can be only provided by their support system and well-wishers. Nick Walker also is attributing such an important role to someone special in his life. Who could it be?

Nick Walker, who ranked 3rd in last year’s Mr. Olympia race placing right behind Derek Lunsford, had dropped out from the 2023 Mr. Olympia. His partner reflected on her social media that he has a legitimate reason for doing such. However, how far does their bond go?

Nick Walker calls Maria his wife

In his latest Instagram post, Nick Walker addressed his girlfriend, talking about how she has always been there for him. He also pointed towards the fact that Maria is no longer his girlfriend, but has become something closer and intimate relation of his. He stated, “This week has been a crazy crazy roller coaster of ups and downs, but my wife (yes my wife) held us both together, all the running around, all the store stops, doctors appointments, making sure I had my food, putting my socks on, my pants on, helping me shower, Maria is something extremely special”.

Moreover, the bodybuilding star firmly believes in the fact that the person he has become is because of his wife, Maria. Thus, he further reiterated it in the caption of his post. He wrote, “She has certainly made me a stronger person, I couldn?t be happier and more Proud to share my life with you, it?s only up from here and I?ll make sure of that. I love you Maria”.

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The support Nick Walker talked about in his post, has always been visible through the couple’s virtual life. Maria’s own social media handle clearly shows her concern for Walker.

Maria confirms Nick Walker’s announcement

It has been often reported that Maria has let the world know what her husband, Nick Walker was modest enough to not talk about. In one of her Instagram stories, she portrayed how severely Walker’s legs were injured right before the Olympia. Thus, she took the responsibility of dismissing all the allegations thrown against Walker for dropping out.

Furthermore, after Walker called her his wife in his latest post, Maria shared the same post on her story. Not only did she emphasize the truth in it, but she also vaguely stated how it has happened for a while now. She stated, “It happened a little while ago but it was a little secret”. The couple, hence, surprised their fans amidst the sad news of Walker not competing.

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Bodybuilding is a sport that takes a toll on one’s physical as well as mental state. Because of that, it becomes essential for bodybuilders to have someone next to them, constantly helping out and motivating them. With Walker’s announcement, how shocked are you with this news? Let us know in the comments below.