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 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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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…
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)
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The 1981 Miss Olympia contest was truly exceptional. This article focuses on the top 6 competitors. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82)
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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)
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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)
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