Rachel McLish And Lynn Conkwright Backstage At 1984 Ms Olympia Contest In Montreal Editorial Photo

Female bodybuilders Rachel McLish, left. and Lynn Conkwright pose backstage prior to competing at the 5th Annual IFBB Ms Olympia contest in Montreal, Canada on November 22, 1984. McLish, a 2-time Ms Olympia champion, ended up finishing as runnerup. She then retired from competitive bodybuilding and commenced a brief career as an action film actress. Conkwright, who finished 8th, was a former Virginia state gymnastics champion, where was a creative, agile and flexible performer in the choreographed individual routine round, showcasing her exquisite symmetry and defined muscularity. Conkwright retired from pro bodybuilding in 1988 and maintained positions within the IFBB, serving as a global ambassador for the sport. . She died on June 14, 2017 at the age of 63.