Cathey Palyo
| Cathey Palyo[1] | |
|---|---|
| — Bodybuilder — | |
| Personal info | |
| Born |
March 9, 1958 California, United States |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | IFBB Ms. Olympia[1], 1997[1] |
| Best win | IFBB Ms. International champion[1], 1988[1] |
| Predecessor | Erika Geisen[1] |
| Successor | Jackie Paisley[1] |
| Active | Retired 1988 |
Cathey Palyo (born March 9, 1958) is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States.[1]
Bodybuilding career
Amateur
Cathey rose quickly through the amateur ranks, earning her pro card by winning the overall title at the NPC Nationals in 1986.[1]
Professional
Cathey's relatively brief professional career was highlighted by winning the 1988 Ms. International contest.[1]
Legacy
Cathey was the first American bodybuilder to win the Ms. International.[1]
Contest history
- 1985 AAU Ms. America - 1st (medium)
- 1985 NPC Nationals - 4th (HW)
- 1985 NPC Tournament of Champions - 1st (HW & Overall)
- 1986 NPC California Championship - 1st overall
- 1986 NPC USA Championship - 1st (HW)
- 1986 IFBB World Amateur Championship - 1st (HW)
- 1986 NPC Nationals - 1st (HW & Overall)
- 1987 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 14th
- 1988 Ms. International - 1st
- 1988 Pro World Championship - 4th
- 1988 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 16th[1]
References
| Ms. International | ||
| Preceded by: Erika Geisen |
First (1988) | Succeeded by: Jackie Paisley |
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