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Learn about the origins, development, and features of female bodybuilding, a sport that began in the late 1970s and is governed by the IFBB. Find out who were the first champions, how the contests evolved, and what are the main differences from men's bodybuilding.
Iris Floyd Kyle (born Mildred Carter; [11] August 22, 1974) is an African-Indian American professional female bodybuilder. [12] [13] She is currently the most successful, female or male, professional bodybuilder ever.
A comprehensive list of women who have an IFBB pro card and compete in bodybuilding events. Browse the alphabetical names and see photos of some of the most famous and successful female bodybuilders.
In 2021, Ivancik was told by judges to switch to women's physique division. At the 2021 IFBB Professional League Chicago Pro, she placed 7th, much poorer results compared to her female bodybuilding career. She didn't feel at home, along with feeling she was too big for the division. So she decided to switch back to female bodybuilding in 2022. [4]
Laura Creavalle is a Guyanese-born Canadian / American female bodybuilder who competed in 12 Ms. Olympia contests. She won three Ms. International titles and was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2007.
Heather Armbrust (née Policky) is a retired American female bodybuilder who competed in Ms. Olympia and Ms. International. She won the USA Championships in 2006 and placed second in Ms. Olympia in 2009.
Becca Swanson started out in 1996 with the desire to be a bodybuilder, but ended up powerlifting. According to her, the larger and more muscular women had fallen out of favor in bodybuilding after a few shows. She was told that she was just too big for bodybuilding, which motivated her to take up powerlifting.
Nikki Fuller is a former professional bodybuilder who won the 1992 Jan Tana Classic and competed in the Ms. Olympia and Ms. International. She also appeared in TV shows and commercials, and wrestled as Athena and Nikki Fuller.