Is Mike Sommerfeld the New Sensation in Classic Physique Bodybuilding?

Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance weekend came to an end in the first week of November. Needless to say, the unpredictable show has again managed to maintain its reputation. Of course, Chris Bumstead is immune to the impermanence of victory and defended his title for the fifth time. But this article is not about the reigning champion, it is about a new demigod in the classic physique division, Mike Sommerfled, the last winner of the Bogota Pro Classic Physique.

Weeks after being placed in the top ten of Mr. Olympia 2023, he started competing in different shows across the world, including the 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogoto Pro show, in Colombia. The German bodybuilder showed his remarkable, well-defined aesthetic physique, confirming his victory. This leads us to the proverbial elephant in the room, the notorious speculation that shadows every new rising star- Is he the next big thing?

The rising star in the Classic Physique division- Mike Sommerfeld

Sommerfeld is new to the great halls of Olympus, so it was important for him to win the Pharlabs Battle Bogoto Pro, especially after finishing 8th in the 2023 Olympia Classic Physique. More than just prestige, this win was his ticket to dine with the gods again at the 2024 Mr. Olympia and needless to say, he’s more than earned it. He secured his third pro event victory and a spot at the Olympia for the fourth time in a row with his title. However, as the ancient Greeks would tell you, you couldn’t walk a blade of grass on Mt. Olympus without stumbling into a god, and this journey has been no different for Sommerfeld.

 A fitness and bodybuilding-oriented page bis and tris shared a post and congratulated Mike Sommerfeld for winning and qualifying for the Olympia 2024. “Mike Sommerfeld wins the Bogota Pro Classic Physique Title,” they wrote in the post

Sommerfled battled against Jean Carlos Guerrero from Columbia, who secured the second spot while Carlos Daniel Gonzalez Iglesias, also from Colombia, came third. The other top contestant who gave our hero a run for his money was Eric Widlbeger Lisboa (Brazil), who claimed the fourth position. Regardless of the herculean task at hand, Sommerfeld held his own and managed, not only to win the title but also impress upon the arena, the humble beginnings of a possible new world order.

Earned his invitation to be part of the 2024 Olympia

Of course, following the victory, he took to his Instagram and shared this exciting news with his fans and supporters that he qualified for the Olympia for the fourth time. He expressed his gratitude toward his team and wrote in his caption, “Mr.Olympia‘24 – We made it I’m blessed to have such a strong team with me! @shani.sommerfeld & @neil_yoda_hill1”

Of course, fans find themselves elated at his success. They also stressed that others in the contest didn’t have the same balance in Classic Physique or Pro, so Sommerfeld was always expected to dominate the event. However, to the German giant, this was not exactly a ‘Paul the Octopus’ moment. He has always been rather aware of his own capabilities.

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His journey to become a Pro!

Consistently showcasing his prowess and strength in different major competitions following the inception of his bodybuilding journey in 2014, Sommerfeld took part in the Arnold Classic Europe and secured third place. He couldn’t participate in 2015 due to undisclosed reasons. But he came back in 2016 and again finished third at the IFBB (Amateur) Arnold Classic Europe in the Men’s bodybuilding- junior category.

After a gap of three years, the prominent bodybuilder made his comeback in 2019 and debuted in the Pro League. He competed in Romanian Pro and finished in 13th place. However, his dedication and hard work paid off and he rapidly improved his physique.

Moving on, in 2020, he showcased his skills in the IFBB Pro League, and secured sixth place at the Romania Muscle Fest Pro. Later the same year, he placed second at the British Grand Prix Pro, and 3rd place at the Europa Pro Men’s Classic Physique. The turning point of his career was when he secured his first place at the Xtreme Bodybuilding & Fitness Pro and Poland Pro Supershow.

Despite early challenges, with his unwavering determination, in 2021 he took part in Olympia and placed seventh in his Olympia debut. And during the 2022 show, he clinched to the 5th place. In 2023 at Olympia he fell to 8th place, however, there’s no lack of motivation in him. Earlier this year he won at the Saudi Classic Pro in Classic Physique and secured fourth place at the Arnold Classic USA Pro.

A tough competition for the top spot holders!

After his current triumph at the 2023 Pharlabs Battle Bogoto Pro show, in Colombia, he proved that he could be the tough competition to the reigning champion. He might also aim for the top spot at the 2024 Olympia event as he qualified to engage in next year’s event. Besides him, Urs Kalecinski the runner-up at Olympia 2023, also won two consecutive titles.

Weeks after Olympia, he took part in the 2023 Texas State Pro and won first place. Right after winning the Texas Pro, he emerged as the champion at the 2023 EVLS Prague Pro. The bodybuilders have shown significant progress and earning the top spot at major events going to make the competition more challenging. The rising sensation in the classic physique Mike Sommerfled has much more to offer to the sport. What do you think of his recent victories? Let us know in the comments below.

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