1980 Ms. Olympia

1980 Ms. Olympia
PromotionIFBB Pro Division
Date30 August 1980
VenueSheraton Hotel
City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Event chronology
None 1980 Ms. Olympia 1981 Ms. Olympia

The 1980 Ms. Olympia contest was an International Federation of Bodybuilders Professional Division (IFBB Pro Division) professional female bodybuilding contest. It was the first Ms. Olympia contest held.

Prize money

  • 1st - $5,000

Total: $10,000[1]

Rounds

  • Round 1 (Symmetry Round): Judging the overall balance and proportion of contestants' physiques.
  • Round 2 (Muscularity Round): Focused on muscle size and definition.
  • Round 3 (Compulsory Poses Round): Contestants performed mandatory poses to highlight their muscle groups.
  • Round 4 (Posing Routine Round): A choreographed posing routine where contestants showcased their physique and presentation skills.

Results

Place Prize Name
1 $5,000 Rachel McLish
2 Auby Paulick
3 Lynn Conkwright
4 Corinne Machado-Ching
5 Stacey Bentley
6 Sue Green
7 Patsy Chapman
8 Kyle Newman
9 Cammie Lusko
10 Georgia Fudge
11 Mimi Rivest
12 April Nicotra
13 Carolyn Cheshire
14 Sandy Connors
15 Lorie Johnston
16 Anniqua Fors
17 Lenore Clark
18 Donna Simms
19 Lynde Johnson
20 Kellie Everts

Notable events

  • Rachel McLish won her first Ms. Olympia.
  • Ms. Olympia was originally known as Miss Olympia.
  • Lorie Johnston was the youngest person to ever compete as a Ms. Olympia competition, at the age of 17 years.[2]

See also

References


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