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Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish (born 21 June 1955) is an American female bodybuilding champion, actress, and author. [3][4] Early life and education. McLish was born in 1955 as Raquel Livia Elizondo in Harlingen, Texas. She was the second-youngest daughter of father Rafael, who was of Mexican ancestry, and mother Raquel Elizondo.
Mar 20, 2024 · • Rachel McLish is a retired American bodybuilder, actress, and author from Harlingen, Texas. • She was a cheerleader in high school and graduated with a degree in physiology, health, and nutrition from the University of Texas-Pan American. • She was the first to win the inaugural United States Championships and Ms. Olympia contest in 1980.
Rachel won the 1980 Ms. Olympia and later was often featured in Muscle & Fitness, Flex, and other major bodybuilding magazines. She appeared frequently on television talk shows, published a popular book called Flex Appeal, and was featured in several action movies.
Oct 21, 2023 · Rachel McLish, the trailblazing athlete from Harlingen, Texas, achieved legendary status as the inaugural IFBB Ms. Olympia champion in 1980, forever changing the landscape of women's...
Today, the 52-year-old McLish lives in Southern California with husband and movie producer Ron Samuels. She is currently working on her second clothing line, Flex Appeal, which will be out later this year, and her third book, tentatively titled Tighter and Leaner to the Core, and tentatively scheduled for release later this year.
11K Followers, 2 Following, 34 Posts - Rachel Mclish (@rachelmclish) on Instagram: "🏆2x IFBB Ms. Olympia US Bodybuilding Championship – 1st Pro World Championship – 1st".
Jun 15, 2020 · Rachel McLish is a female bodybuilder, and the original Ms. Olympia winner. This is her complete profile, competition history, training plan, and diet.
Raquel Livia Elizondo (AKA. Rachel McLish) became one of the industry’s most recognizable figures through her incredible career. She took home the 1st ever Ms. Olympia trophy back in 1980, making history and cementing her legacy in fitness.
Jul 29, 2023 · Today, we have an inspiring tale to share about the legendary Rachel McLeish, the trailblazer who redefined women's bodybuilding. As the first-ever Ms. Olympia winner in 1980, her triumph ...
Jan 31, 2023 · World’s Strongest Woman, Bev Francis & Rachel McLish. The first Ms. Olympia was held in 1980 (actually, back then it was called the “Miss” Olympia). Modern female bodybuilding had only gotten started in 1977, just three years earlier, so this was still an infant sport.