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First Women’s Physique Extravaganza

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…

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Miss Olympia 1981

in front of a 1,500 capacity crowd at the Sheraton Ballroom Finland's Kike Elomaa would remain undefeated and take the $10,000 first prize purse and the title of Miss Olympia. Pre-event favorite Rachel McLish, with a smoother and more round physique placed second with Lynn Conkwright third.  This is an excellent contest report. Enjoy! Source:…

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Energize your Legs!

Rachel McLish shares her secrets on how to firm, Strengthen and Shape your legs. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1982) Page #66 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #67 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #68 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #69 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr 1982) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Apr…

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a look back at bodybuilding history

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