Alix Small, the Scottish IFBB Pro League Fitness competitor who won two professional titles and reached the Olympia stage before turning 23, has died aged 26. 💔
News of her death emerged on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Generation Iron reports the news was shared by her mother and best friend, and the same account was carried in a video report the same weekend. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
No exact date or place of death has been published. This article states only what has been verified, and says plainly where the record is silent.
Alix Small Quick Facts
| Full name | Alix Small |
| From | Forfar, Scotland |
| Division | Women’s Fitness (IFBB Pro League) |
| Age at death | 26 |
| News of death emerged | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Cause of death | Not publicly disclosed |
| Exact date and place of death | Not published |
| Pro card | Earned at 19 |
| Professional debut | 2021 |
| Professional record | 3 verified contests, 2 wins |
| Best results | 1st, 2021 Europa Pro; 1st, 2022 Mr Big Evolution Pro; 12th, 2021 Fitness Olympia |
| @alixsmallll |
Her Rise to the Olympia Stage
Small was a promising young competitor who earned her IFBB Pro card at just 19 years old. Originally from Forfar, Scotland, she made her professional debut in 2021 in the Women’s Fitness division.
Photo: NPC News Online
Her first professional title came at the 2021 Europa Pro Championships in Alicante, Spain, on August 15, 2021. She won the Fitness division ahead of Minna Pajulahti, with Kate Errington third — and the win earned her a qualification for the 2021 Mr. Olympia.
At the Olympia in Orlando, Florida, on October 7–10, 2021, she finished 12th in the Fitness division on 166 points — 40 in prejudging and 126 in the finals — in a 13-woman field won by Whitney Jones.
A Second Title in 2022
Photo: NPC News Online
Her success continued in 2022, when she won the Mr Big Evolution Pro in Cascais e Estoril, Portugal, on July 10. It was her second professional victory, ahead of Corrine Elizabeth Bean, and it earned her another Olympia qualification.
Despite qualifying for the 2022 Olympia, Small did not compete in the finals due to reported health issues. She did not return to professional competition afterward.
Speaking Openly About Anorexia
Beyond her bodybuilding accomplishments, Small spoke openly about overcoming anorexia and building a healthier relationship with food. In a 2021 interview with STV News, she said she began struggling with anorexia at age 15.
Her weight reportedly dropped to approximately 70 pounds before she discovered bodybuilding. She credited the sport with helping her focus on strength and performance rather than simply her appearance.
She discussed her recovery further in episode 115 of a podcast interview, recorded when she was 22. The conversation covered her 18-month improvement season, during which she gained more than 40 pounds while eating approximately 6,000 calories a day.
Generation Iron states explicitly that there is no established connection between Small’s history of anorexia and her death. This article draws no such link, and no cause of death should be assumed from her past.
Alix Small Contest History
Small’s verified professional record stands at three contests and two wins, with one Olympia appearance. She qualified for a second Olympia, in 2022, but did not compete.
| Year | Contest | Division | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europa Pro Championships, Alicante, Spain | Fitness | 1st |
| 2021 | Fitness Olympia, Orlando, Florida | Fitness | 12th |
| 2022 | Mr Big Evolution Pro, Cascais e Estoril, Portugal | Fitness | 1st |
Note: the three rows above are her verified professional contests, drawn from Generation Iron’s account of her career and the official Olympia scorecards. No other professional contest of hers surfaced in the sources searched. Her 2022 Olympia qualification is recorded here rather than as a placing, because she did not compete in the finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Alix Small?
Alix Small was a Scottish IFBB Pro League Fitness competitor from Forfar, Scotland. She earned her pro card at 19, won two professional titles, and competed at the 2021 Fitness Olympia.
How old was Alix Small when she died?
She was 26. News of her death emerged on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Her exact date of death has not been published.
What was Alix Small’s cause of death?
Her cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, and no further circumstances surrounding her passing are known. This article will not speculate.
What did Alix Small win in her career?
Two professional titles: the 2021 Europa Pro Championships in Alicante, Spain, and the 2022 Mr Big Evolution Pro in Portugal — both in the Fitness division.
Did Alix Small compete at the Mr. Olympia?
Yes, once. She finished 12th in the Fitness division at the 2021 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, on 166 points. She qualified for the 2022 Olympia but did not compete in the finals.
What did Alix Small say about anorexia?
She spoke openly about struggling with anorexia from age 15, when her weight reportedly fell to about 70 pounds. She later described an 18-month improvement season in which she gained more than 40 pounds. There is no established connection between that history and her death.
Bottom Line
Alix Small reached bodybuilding’s biggest stage and won two professional titles before turning 23 — then stepped away from competition at 22 and never returned. 🕊️
Her openness about recovery inspired others facing similar struggles, and that honesty is as much a part of her legacy as the two titles. The facts of her death remain private for now, and this article will be updated only when verified information is published.
Related: 2021 Mr. Olympia Results.
This article is based on published reporting and official contest results. Stats and placings are stated as published at the time of writing; where sources conflicted, the official scorecards were followed. The cause and exact date of her death have not been publicly disclosed.