Female Contests – Vintage Body Building Magazines

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

ContestsFebruary 16, 202587Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1984 Caesar’s World Cup for Women was the backdrop for the film “Pumping Iron II”. The contest was also the platform for the controversial debut of Australian Powerlifting World Record Holder Bev Francis. Bev lowered her weight from 190lbs to a rock hard 130lbs for the contest. Carla Dunlap, the reigning Ms Olympia champion…

The 1981 World Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

ContestsSeptember 28, 2024291Views 0Likes 0Comments

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) Page #59 - Muscle & Fitness (Oct…

Ms America Contest

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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) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981) Page #66 - Muscular Development (Feb 1981)

First Women’s Physique Extravaganza

ContestsJuly 11, 2024113Views 0Likes 0Comments

AAU's first female bodybuilding championship (1980 SPA USA Championship) was taken out by Rachel McLish. This is the very historical contest report from the show. Rachel would go on to win the inaugural Mis Olympia later in the year. Source: Muscular Development (August 1980) Page #32 - Muscular Development (Aug 1980) Page #33 - Muscular Development…

California Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

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The result's of the California Women's Bodybuilding Championships. Claudia Wilbourn would be victorious ahead of Shelley Gruwell. Source: Muscular Development (August 1980) Page #24 - Muscular Development (Aug 1980)

The IFBB Women’s and Couples World Championships and all that…

ContestsApril 7, 2024149Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report that covers the 1981 IFBB World Women's and Mixed Pair's Championships. Lynn Conkwright would clean sweep the event winning both the Women's title and the Mixed Pairs with her partner Chris Dickerson. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #17 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #18 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page…

Women of the Olmypia

ContestsMarch 27, 2024180Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1981 Miss Olympia contest was truly exceptional. This article focuses on the top 6 competitors. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #189 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #190 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982)

Dunlap Wins In Vegas!

ContestsMarch 25, 2024158Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the biggest women's bodybuilding contest to date (57 competitors) Carla Dunlap was named the 1981 Ms America. Little known Cory Kneuer (Everson) would finish 11th in her class. Cory would go on to win 6 consecutive Ms Olympia titles. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #50 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #51…

What Really Happened to Carolyn Cheshire at the 1984 Ms Olympia?

ContestsMarch 21, 2024163Views 0Likes 0Comments

Female Bodybuilding was still in a transition. Carolyn Cheshire, England's First Lady of Bodybuilding, missed the top 15 cutoff at the 1984 Miss Olympia. Should she have placed higher? Read this article and judge for yourself. Source: Muscle & Co (Apr 1985) Page #48 - Muscle & Co. (Apr 1985) Page #49 - Muscle &…

American Women’s Championship 1980

ContestsJanuary 28, 2024194Views 0Likes 0Comments

The muscular Laura Combes won the 1980 American Women's Championship. This was the first time a physique of her type captured a major title. To some, this contest marked the beginning of Women's bodybuilding. To others, it was the end! Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #26 - Muscle &…

WBBG at the Lincoln Center

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another Dan Lurie extravaganza! The 1978 WBBG Pro Events. Anibal Lopez would capture the Mr America title, Lesley Boxer the Miss Body Beautiful USA and the Miss Olympus, whilst Sergio Oliva would win the major title of the evening the Mr Olympus uncontested. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #76 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

1978 NABBA Mr Universe

ContestsJanuary 16, 2024305Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1978 NABBA Mr Universe for both Amateur and Professional competitors was held in London England. Bertil Fox would outpoint Serge Nubret for the Professional title whilst Dave Johns would win the overall Amateur title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #64 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #65 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #66 -…

Tag: Female Contests

A Grand Slam for Carla Caesars World Cup

The 1981 World Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

Ms America Contest

First Women’s Physique Extravaganza

California Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

The IFBB Women’s and Couples World Championships and all that…

Women of the Olmypia

Dunlap Wins In Vegas!

What Really Happened to Carolyn Cheshire at the 1984 Ms Olympia?

American Women’s Championship 1980

WBBG at the Lincoln Center

1978 NABBA Mr Universe

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