A must read! What a article! A fantastic interview with Rachel McLish undertaken shortly before her Miss Olympia victory. The contents of this interview should be inspirational to any young female keen on a healthy sustainable approach to weight training. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. …
Susie Green had a short but impactful career as a bodybuilder. I believe she only competed in 1980. She would win the first contest she entered the Orange County Classic. Her next two contests where the Zane Classic (4th) and the inaugural Miss Olympia (6th). She had an exceptional artist presentation and and a graceful…
Rachel McLish shares her shoulder workout in preparation for the 1980 Miss Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)
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Rachel McLish becomes the first "champion of champions' in women's professional bodybuilding. This article by Bill Dobbins gives a great insight into the contest and also provides a wide array of photos from the event. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981)
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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)
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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)
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