A great article by Susan Fry on Corinne Machado-Ching. Corinne would place fourth in the inaugural Ms Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981)
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An excellent contest report with a large array of photos from the event. Lynn Conkwright would take the title and make bodybuilding history in the process. She would also pair up with Chris Dickerson and win the couples title the same night! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981)
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A short editorial on Carol Thompson. Carol was a was not a competitive bodybuilder but enjoyed the benefits of weight training. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #3 Jan-Feb 1980)
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An editorial on the controversy and early criteria for women's physique contest. The early 1980's saw the popularization of women's bodybuilding. This article provides a great insight into public opinion at the time. Source: Muscular Development (Aug 1982)
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An editorial on Australian female bodybuilder Beth Lopez. Beth won the 1982 Ms Australia. Source: Muscle Australia (Issue #14 Feb-Mar 1983)
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A short editorial on Auby Paulick. One of the most muscular women of her time. Auby would finish 2nd to Rachel McLish at the inaugural Ms Olympia in 1980. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981)
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A short contest report on the 1980 American Female Bodybuilding Championships. Laura Combes would win the title ahead of pre competition favorite Claudia Wilburn. Source: Muscular Development (Feb 1981)
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An editorial on female bodybuilding judging. It is illustrated using the results of the 1982 World Woman's Championships won by Rachel McLish. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982)
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An editorial by Betty Weider on female bodybuilding. It focuses on perfecting what you have through bodybuilding. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982)
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Mary Roberts sits down to discuss her training secrets. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982)
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A great editorial on the female bodybuilder Charonne Carpentier. This article provides a good insight into the early of the popularity of female bodybuilding. Source: Muscular Development (Oct 1979)
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An excellent article by Doris Barrilleaux introducing the Southeastern Physique Association (SPA) for women interested in exercising, weight training, sports and physical competition. Source: Muscular Development (April 1979)
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