Ms. International
Encyclopedia
Ms. International is a contest of professional female bodybuilding
, organized by the International Federation of BodyBuilders
(I.F.B.B.). "The Ms. International" is generally considered to be the second-most prestigious competition for female bodybuilders
(behind only the Ms. Olympia
competition). It was first held in 1986, and has been held annually since -- with the exception of 1987. Since 1989, the contest has been part of The Arnold Classic Weekend
. The 2000 contest saw the introduction of weight classes, with a posedown between the two class winners to decide the overall championship. The contest reverted to the single, open-class format in 2006. The top all-time winner are Iris Kyle
with Five titles, Yaxeni Oriquen
with (four titles), followed by Laura Creavalle
, Vickie Gates
, and Kim Chizevsky
with two.
The 2009 Ms. International was held March 6 - 9 during "The Arnold Classic" Weekend. The winner was Iris Kyle, who was awarded a $25,000 prize and a trophy.
Female bodybuilding
Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive bodybuilding. It began in the late 1970s when women began to take part in bodybuilding competitions.-Beginnings:...
, organized by the International Federation of BodyBuilders
International Federation of BodyBuilders
The International Federation of BodyBuilders is a competitive bodybuilding organization founded in 1946 by brothers Ben and Joe Weider and is the highest level of competitive bodybuilding in the world. Currently, the IFBB consists of seven different sub-divisions for different competitors ,...
(I.F.B.B.). "The Ms. International" is generally considered to be the second-most prestigious competition for female bodybuilders
Female bodybuilding
Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive bodybuilding. It began in the late 1970s when women began to take part in bodybuilding competitions.-Beginnings:...
(behind only the Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia is the title given to the winner of the women's bodybuilding portion of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders . It was first held in 1980, and since 2000 it has been held at the same...
competition). It was first held in 1986, and has been held annually since -- with the exception of 1987. Since 1989, the contest has been part of The Arnold Classic Weekend
Arnold Classic
The Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
. The 2000 contest saw the introduction of weight classes, with a posedown between the two class winners to decide the overall championship. The contest reverted to the single, open-class format in 2006. The top all-time winner are Iris Kyle
Iris Kyle
Iris Kyle is an American professional female bodybuilding champion.-Early life and education:"Iris Kyle" was born in 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan,the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball , and softball...
with Five titles, Yaxeni Oriquen
Yaxeni Oriquen
Yaxeni Oriquen is a professional female bodybuilding champion from Venezuela.- Biography :Yaxeni was born the youngest of nine children . Yaxeni won four amateur contests in 1993, earning her pro card in the process. She then moved to the United States. Her most noteworthy achievement as a...
with (four titles), followed by Laura Creavalle
Laura Creavalle
Laura Cordelia Creavalle is an IFBB professional female bodybuilder, originally from Guyana.-Background:Creavalle was born on January 25, 1959 in Essequibo, Guyana. Laura was one of the most successful female bodybuilders of the 1990s. Creavalle earned her pro card by winning the heavyweight...
, Vickie Gates
Vickie Gates
If you are looking for the actress Vickie Gates please use this linkVickie Gates is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States....
, and Kim Chizevsky
Kim Chizevsky
Kim Chizevsky is an American professional female bodybuilding champion, and fitness and figure competitor.-Early life and education:...
with two.
The 2009 Ms. International was held March 6 - 9 during "The Arnold Classic" Weekend. The winner was Iris Kyle, who was awarded a $25,000 prize and a trophy.
Winners
| Year | Overall | Lightweight | Heavyweight |
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| 1986 | Erika Geisen Erika Geisen Erika Geisen was a professional female bodybuilder from Australia. Her greatest success was winning the first Ms. International contest in 1986.-Contest history:*1984 World Amateur Championship - 2nd *1985 IFBB World Games - 4th... |
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| 1987 | -- Not held -- | ||
| 1988 | Cathey Palyo Cathey Palyo Cathey Palyo is a former professional female bodybuilder from the United States.- Biography :California bodybuilder Cathey Palyo rose quickly through the amateur ranks, earning her pro card by winning the overall title at the NPC Nationals in 1986. Her relatively brief professional career was... |
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| 1989 | Jackie Paisley Jackie Paisley Jackie Paisley is a former IFBB professional female bodybuilder from the United States.Jackie Paisley was one of the top competitors in women's bodybuilding in the late 1980s. Her biggest success was winning the 1989 Ms... |
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| 1990 | Laura Creavalle Laura Creavalle Laura Cordelia Creavalle is an IFBB professional female bodybuilder, originally from Guyana.-Background:Creavalle was born on January 25, 1959 in Essequibo, Guyana. Laura was one of the most successful female bodybuilders of the 1990s. Creavalle earned her pro card by winning the heavyweight... |
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| 1991 | Tonya Knight Tonya Knight Tonya Knight is an American former IFBB professional female bodybuilder.-Background:Knight was a regular on American Gladiators as Gold from 1989 to 1992 until she left due to an injury to her left knee.... |
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| 1992 | Anja Schreiner Anja Schreiner Anja Schreiner is a former professional female bodybuilder from Germany. She began lifting weights to combat scoliosis in her adolescence. She won the Ms. International title in 1992.- Contest history :*1986 Miss Germany - 1st... |
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| 1993 | Kim Chizevsky Kim Chizevsky Kim Chizevsky is an American professional female bodybuilding champion, and fitness and figure competitor.-Early life and education:... |
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| 1994 | Laura Creavalle | ||
| 1995 | Laura Creavalle | ||
| 1996 | Kim Chizevsky | ||
| 1997 | Yolanda Hughes Yolanda Hughes Yolanda Hughes is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States.-Biography:Yolanda was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on October 30, 1963. At a height of 5'6½", she competed as a heavyweight as an amateur. She earned her pro card by winning the World Amateur championship in 1992. She... |
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| 1998 | Yolanda Hughes | ||
| 1999 | Vickie Gates Vickie Gates If you are looking for the actress Vickie Gates please use this linkVickie Gates is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States.... |
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| 2000 | Vickie Gates | Brenda Raganot Brenda Raganot Brenda Raganot is a professional female bodybuilder from Kent, Washington.- Biography :Brenda was born on September 8, 1966 in Annapolis, Maryland. She began training in 1984. Brenda earned her pro card in 1998 when she won the middleweight and overall titles at the NPC Nationals... |
Vickie Gates |
| 2001 | Vickie Gates | Dayana Cadeau Dayana Cadeau Dayana Cadeau is a professional female bodybuilder from Canada. As of 2007, she is the most successful Canadian bodybuilder in the world. -Bodybuilding career:... |
Vickie Gates |
| 2002 | Yaxeni Oriquen Yaxeni Oriquen Yaxeni Oriquen is a professional female bodybuilding champion from Venezuela.- Biography :Yaxeni was born the youngest of nine children . Yaxeni won four amateur contests in 1993, earning her pro card in the process. She then moved to the United States. Her most noteworthy achievement as a... |
Valentina Chepiga Valentina Chepiga Valentyna Chepiha is a professional female bodybuilder from Kharkiv, Ukraine.-Background:Valentina graduated from the College of Engineering and Building with a degree in Gas Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning. Between 1979 and 1992 she worked first as a technician, and then was promoted to... |
Yaxeni Oriquen |
| 2003 | Yaxeni Oriquen | Cathy Priest Cathy Priest Cathy LeFrancois is a professional female bodybuilder and figure competitor from Canada.-Biography:Cathy LeFrancois was born on February 12, 1971 in Amqui, Quebec. She started figure skating at age six, but after two years she switched to speed skating. She won five medals in the Quebec... |
Yaxeni Oriquen |
| 2004 | Iris Kyle Iris Kyle Iris Kyle is an American professional female bodybuilding champion.-Early life and education:"Iris Kyle" was born in 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan,the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball , and softball... |
Dayana Cadeau | Iris Kyle |
| 2005 | Yaxeni Oriquen | Brenda Raganot | Yaxeni Oriquen |
| 2006 | Iris Kyle | ||
| 2007 | Iris Kyle | ||
| 2008 | Yaxeni Oriquen | ||
| 2009 | Iris Kyle Iris Kyle Iris Kyle is an American professional female bodybuilding champion.-Early life and education:"Iris Kyle" was born in 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan,the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball , and softball... |
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| 2010 | Iris Kyle Iris Kyle Iris Kyle is an American professional female bodybuilding champion.-Early life and education:"Iris Kyle" was born in 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan,the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball , and softball... |
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| 2011 | Iris Kyle Iris Kyle Iris Kyle is an American professional female bodybuilding champion.-Early life and education:"Iris Kyle" was born in 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan,the fifth of six children. Her early athletic endeavors included running cross country, basketball , and softball... |
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External links
- Ms. International at the Arnold Classic