Laura Combes

Strong And Graceful

InterviewsOctober 12, 2024129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Women's Bodybuilding was still in its infancy and at a crossroad. Laura Combes would win the 1980 American Women's Championship with large and defined muscles. Some thought such a physique should be penalized, however most were strongly opposed to this suggestion. This is an excellent article that discusses the plight of Women's competition in the…

The 1981 World Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

ContestsSeptember 28, 2024337Views 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

ContestsAugust 24, 2024166Views 0Likes 0Comments

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)

Report on the Ms Florida Contest – Women on Posing Pedestals

ContestsJuly 26, 2024132Views 0Likes 0Comments

More on the Southern Physique Association (SPA) and its founder Doris Barrilleaux. This article also cover the 1979 Ms Florida event which was the organization's first event (I believe). Kathy Lewis would win the event. Other notibles in the contest were Georgia (Fudge) Miller (3rd), Laura Combes (5th) and Doris Barrilleaux (7th). Source: Muscular Development…

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

ContestsApril 7, 2024174Views 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, 2024212Views 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)

InterviewsJanuary 28, 2024204Views 0Likes 0Comments

Laura Combes won the 1980 American Women's Championship. This article was done after this victory and give you a bit of background on Laura and her training with Richard Baldwin. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #40 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #41 - Muscle &…

American Women’s Championship 1980

ContestsJanuary 28, 2024216Views 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 &…

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Strong And Graceful

The 1981 World Women’s Bodybuilding Championships

Ms America Contest

Report on the Ms Florida Contest – Women on Posing Pedestals

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

Women of the Olmypia

Laura Combes

American Women’s Championship 1980

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