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: $10,000Ms. Olympia by the numbers
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.Ms. Olympia by the numbers
See also 1980 Mr. Olympia
References
External links Ms. Olympia Turns 30 Competitor History of the Ms. Olympia