Jennifer's Unique Journey to the Ms. Olympia
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
In any gathering of the very best female bodybuilders in the world, the discussion of what it was like to enter a major contest for the first time brings a wide variety of answers. Most admit there was a level of high anxiety that was difficult to control. But virtually all agreed that they didn't always realize how important it was to make a strong first impression.
History in the Making?
Will Iris Kyle Win Her Ninth Olympia?
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
The 2013 Olympia Weekend is upon us and no contest stirs more interest among fans and the cognoscenti of the sport than this multifaceted event. Bodies are on display at every turn, but none arouse more excitement than those who compete in the various men's and women's Olympia divisions.
Dana Linn Bailey Scores Big Europa Super Show Victory!
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
What promoters Ed and Betty Pariso along with Scott Templeton have done with this annual contest extravaganza over the last few years is impressive, to say the least. Staged this year at the Dallas Hyatt Regency Convention Center and billed as 'A True Weekend Warriors Event', there was something for everyone who ventured onto the premises for the Europa Supershow on this August 16-17 weekend.
Tammy Jones Marches to Ms. Olympia with Tampa Pro Victory!
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
The women's Bodybuilding division at this year's PBW Tampa Pro Championships was HUGE. How big was it? How about the second largest IFBB pro women's bodybuilding contest ever. Thirty competitors made their way to Florida for this August 9-10 weekend to compete in the final qualifier for the upcoming Ms. Olympia in late September.
Valerie Gangi is Tops in Tampa Pro Physique
By Steve Wennerstrom, IFBB Women's Historian
A total of 10 IFBB Women's Physique division qualifiers were scheduled this year with the winners of each earning an invitation to the inaugural Olympia Women’s Physique Showdown in Las Vegas next month. So it was of little surprise that the PBW Tampa Pro Championships (the ninth of the 10 qualifying events) would draw considerable interest from aspiring Women’s Physique division competitors.
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