{"id":14385,"date":"2026-02-19T20:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=14385"},"modified":"2026-02-19T20:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:18:51","slug":"champion-bodybuilder-dies-mid-workout-at-26-philstar-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=14385","title":{"rendered":"Champion bodybuilder dies mid-workout at 26 \u2022 PhilSTAR Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A champion bodybuilder, who was also a famous content creator in Colombia, died in the middle of his workout. He was only 26 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Local media outlet El Tiempo <span style=\"color: #236fa1;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eltiempo.com\/bogota\/quien-era-el-fisicoculturista-que-murio-mientras-entrenaba-en-un-reconocido-gimnasio-de-bogota-asi-era-su-vida-dedicada-al-entrenamiento-fisico-3530814\" style=\"color: #236fa1;\">reported<\/a><\/span> that Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Anzola was exercising at a public gym in Bogota when he suddenly collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement shared to news outlets, Smart Fit gym noted that first aid was administered and emergency protocol was activated when the incident happened on Feb. 5.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Unfortunately, the person passed away before being transported,&#8221; it said. &#8220;We deeply regret the passing of Mr. Anzola and offer our sincerest condolences to his family, loved ones, and friends.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anzola&#8217;s funeral was held at the Jardines del Recuerdo cemetery in Bogota on Feb. 8.<\/p>\n<p>According to El Tiempo, Anzola took part in bodybuilding competitions, where he earned five titles in the bodybuilding and classic physique categories. 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