The first ever IFBB sanctioned Ms Olympia contest was held in 1980 in Philadelphia with 21 contestants in all. The novelty of the event lead to great interest, organizer George Snyder was quoted as saying “I have had to turn away almost 1,000 people”.
The show was won by Rachel McLish, who is still an iconic figure to the day.
Top 5 of 1980 Ms Olympia
1. Rachel McLish
2. Auby Paulick
3. Lynn Conkwright
4. Corinne Machado
5. Stacey Bentley
Rachel:
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