Competitors from around the world showcased their exceptional physiques at the 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota-Pro, an IFBB Pro League event held in Bogota, Colombia, from November 18-19. Serving as the 2024 Olympia qualifier, this prestigious competition featured outstanding performances in the Classic Physique and Wellness categories. The newly crowned champions, Mike Sommerfeld in Classic Physique and Sandra Colorado Acal in Wellness, joined an elite group of athletes, contributing to the global celebration of bodybuilding excellence.
This event followed the recent conclusion of the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition in Orlando, Florida, where seven new champions emerged, and four athletes successfully defended their titles. Notably, Chris Bumstead secured his fifth consecutive title in Classic Physique, maintaining his dominance. In Wellness Olympia, Francielle Mattos achieved another historic title defense, becoming a three-time winner. The rich talent pool in Colombia ensured that athletes promptly showcased their incredible physiques at the 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota-Pro.
2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro Official Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Classic Physique | Mike Sommerfeld |
| Wellness | Sandra Colorado Acal |
2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota Pro Official Results
Classic Physique
| Place | Name | Country | Judging | Finals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Sommerfeld | Germany | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Jean Carlos Guerrero | Colombia | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | Carlos Daniel Gonzalez Iglesias | Colombia | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 4 | Eric Wildberger Lisboa | Brazil | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | Julian Castano | Colombia | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | Camilo Diaz | Colombia | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 7 | Julio Cesar Perez Amarilla | Paraguay | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 8 | Martin Bueno | Colombia | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| 9 | Luis Ricardo Plata Duran | Colombia | 27 | 27 | 54 |
Wellness
| Place | Name | Country | Judging | Finals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandra Colorado Acal | Spain | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Yuridia Berenice Morales Jaimes | Mexico | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | Karol Dahiana Borrero Palacios | Colombia | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 4 | Lexy Oliver | Italy | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | Alondra Granados Vargas | Mexico | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | Nicollette Burns | USA | 18 | 18 | 36 |
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Overview
The 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogota-Pro, an IFBB Pro League event held in Bogota, Colombia, showcased global talent in Classic Physique and Wellness categories from November 18-19. As the 2024 Olympia qualifier, Mike Sommerfeld and Sandra Colorado Acal emerged as champions, contributing to the celebration of bodybuilding excellence. This followed the recent 2023 Mr. Olympia, where Chris Bumstead and Francielle Mattos secured their titles, setting the stage for Colombia’s athletes to display their remarkable physiques.
Colosseum Strength extends heartfelt congratulations to the winners on their monumental victories! We eagerly anticipate their presence on the Olympia stage in October!
Featured Image @mikethebadass, @sandra.colorado.iffbbpro (Instagram)
