#ms.olympia

This is contest coverage from the 1991 Ms. Olympia. This was Lenda Murray’s second time winning and more was to follow. There was controversy, seeing as Bev Francis brought a stunning physique to stage and finished second place. Although this was Bev’s last contest, she ultimately won with many female bodybuilders replicating her physique later in the decade. Lenda’s 2002 and 2003 physique is very close to Bev Francis in 1991. The images also show other female bodybuilding greats like Laura Creavalle, Sandy Riddell, Sharon Marvel, and Shelly Beattie. The 1991 Ms. Olympia was presented by Great Earth Vitamin Stores.

The Ms. Olympia returned after a five years. The athletes were as wonderful as ever and fans were happy to see the contest back. It was a mistake to discontinue the female bodybuilding division in 2014. Iris Kyle unfortunately did not make it to the contest due to illness. There were other complications due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the event continued as planned. Andrea Shaw won the Ms. Olympia making her the first new winner since 2005. 

This would be the first of victories of Cory Everson in the 1980s. This was the last contest with Rachel Mclish being dominant. Carla Dunlap was the winner in 1982, but nothing prepared the athletes for the force that Cory was. Mary Roberts, Rachel Mclish, and Carla Dunlap congratulate her on her win in this photo. Normally, there is a misconception that athletes have strict rivalries. Here the female bodybuilding community has a close knit comradery. I imagine these hugs are very strong from our muscular amazons. 

She is one the greatest bodybuilders ever and her posing shows it. This is Iris Kyle dancing on stage at one her competitions. There s nothing better than an attractive lady, but one that can dance is even better. Iris here shows a very impressive pair of legs and an astounding chest. The blue bikini compliments her lovely skin and tone. One of my personal favorite photographs from the 2000s of the sport. Seeing more pictures, it is easy to figure out why she was able to break Lenda Murray’s record. It is doubtful that another athlete could win the Ms.Olympia ten times. The good news is that the Ms.Olympia will be back and 2020 and it will be interesting to see the evolution of the female physique in the 21st century.