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Ms. Olympia Forecast 1981

ContestsMarch 3, 2024157Views0Likes0Comments
Betty Weider provides some insight into the upcoming 1981 Ms. Olympia.  The article focuses on the contrasting physiques of Rachel McLish and Laura Combes and how the outcome of the event will determine the direction of Women's bodybuilding for years to come.  Kike Elomaa would take the title, Rachel would finish 2nd and Laura would…

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The 1984 Miss Olympia Report

ContestsJune 24, 2023352Views0Likes0Comments
1984 MISS OLYMPIA 24 NOVEMBER 1984 Female bodybuilding was starting to move in a different direction. Cory Everson would win the FIRST of SIX Miss Olympia crowns (1984 - 89) in an undefeated career spanning from 1981 to 1989. She had a level of combined conditioning and symmetry that outshone her competition. Rachel McLish, a former 2 time…

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Rachel McLish the new national champion

ContestsJanuary 6, 2023297Views0Likes0Comments
1980 Female USA Championships. Female Bodybuilding was just starting to get traction.  A 24 year old Texan, Rachel McLish, enters and wins her 1st competition.  This is what a female bodybuilder should look like.  Other notable entrants were Georgia Fudge, Kay Baxter, Lynn Conkwright, Laura Combes and Carla Dunlap. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Aug 1980) Page #36…

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MISS OLYMPIA 1980

ContestsDecember 22, 2022220Views0Likes0Comments
In August 1980 the inaugural Miss Olympia was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia (USA).   Rachel McLish took the title and the $5000 prizemoney. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #CF1 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #CF2 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #39 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #40 - Muscle Up (Issue…

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