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Rachel Livia Elizondo McLish (born 21 June 1955) is an American female bodybuilding champion, actress, and author.
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.
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.
Professional Bodybuilder, Actress, Author. 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.
Oct 13, 2023 · Rachel McLish discusses her approach to bodybuilding and weight training, emphasizing her goal of giving womanhood an added dimension by being stronger and more fit. McLish reflects on her...
9,763 Followers, 2 Following, 34 Posts - Rachel Mclish (@rachelmclish) on Instagram: "🏆2x IFBB Ms. Olympia US Bodybuilding Championship – 1st Pro World Championship – 1st".
Rachel McLish was featured in the 1985 documentary Pumping Iron II: The Women which focused on her participation in the 1983 Caesar’s World Cup. She also acted in the movies Getting Physical (1984), Aces: Iron Eagle III (1992), and Raven Hawk (1996).
Discover the untold story of Rachel McLish, a pioneer in women's bodybuilding who shattered stereotypes and set new standards.
Rachel McLish earned immortality by becoming the first woman to win the Ms. Olympia bodybuilding contest in 1980. (The Mr. Olympia contests for men, begun in 1965, had quickly became the sport's most prestigious title).
