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MEDELLIN 2017, COLOMBIA

IFBB OLYMPIA AMATEUR SERIES ENTERS SOUTH AMERICA,

OPENING THE 2017 IFBB CALENDAR

“22 National Teams from South America and CAC came to Medellin,
Colombia, to fight for first, historical medals.”

“President Santonja opens the 2017 IFBB season.”

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THE 1 EDITION OF THE OLYMPIA representing 22 American Olympia Amateur attracted
AMATEUR in South America held countries, was a great sport nearly 3,500 spectators, coming
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on February 17 -18 , in Medellin, attraction within the frame of to watch the battle for 7 Pro
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Colombia, opened, earlier than this important Fitness industry Cards offered to the overall
ever before, the IFBB meeting, with growing number winners. The event was fully
competitive season in 2017, and of participating company each supported by the Colombian
was combined with the 4th year. Latin America is the world Federation (FCFCF) as well as by
edition of the prestigious fitness industry leader, having the city authorities. The most
EXPOFITNESS, promoted by over 65,000 gyms and fitness prestigious Bodybuilding and
Messrs Jorge Quiroz and David centers, ahead of Europe Bikini Fitness overall titles went to
Otero. The event, attended by (55,000) and North America Mauro Pulido (Venezuela) and
nearly 500 athletes (43,000). Brenda Sosa (Mexico). Other

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