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THLETES FROM
22 COUNTRIES
took part in the first
competition of the
2018 IFBB
A competitive sport
season held in Bogota
(Colombia), on February
16 to 18 . An event that
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th
was chaired by Dr. Rafael pIn addition to US
Santonja and the $21,000 prize
money, 2018 Mr. &
Colombian Olympic Miss America
Committee President, Mr. offered beautiful
trophies for the top
Baltazar Medina, competitors in each
accompanied by other IFBB category.
Executives from America. Dr. Rafael Santonja
A first encounter in this and the Venezuelan
Federation
season, in which IFBB will President, Mr.
be present at the Central Adolfo Martinez;
declare Diany
American and Caribbean Terrero (Dominican
Games to be held in Rep.) the Bikini
Fitness overall
Barranquilla, Colombia, in winner.q
July.
In reference to sport
rivalry, the competition
offered first points in the
year to the 2018 World
Ranking, granted to the top
5 athletes in each category,
as well as 22 Elite Pro Cards
for the most outstanding
athletes in the overall. In
addition to these
meaningful awards at this
superbly organized event, a
total of US $21,000 prize
money were also distributed
among the champions and
one very special award for
the Bodybuilding overall
winner, Colombian athlete
Brayan Narvaez: the trip
and registration to compete
in the 2018 Arnold Classic
Brazil to be held in Sao
Paulo, from 20 to 22 of
th
nd
April.

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