Lenda Murray

About Lenda Murray

Lenda Murray was a cheerleader and record-holding sprinter during her teenage years in Detroit, Michigan. She discovered bodybuilding in 1984 after a professional suggested she compete due to her naturally muscular frame. She gained national attention by winning her first of six straight Ms. Olympia titles from 1990 to 1995.

Lenda briefly retired in 1997 after losing two consecutive Ms. Olympias to Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls before returning in 2002. She claimed two more Ms. Olympias in 2002 and 2003 before finishing runner-up in 2004 to end her career with eight titles.

Considered the second most successful female bodybuilder in history, she was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2010. Lenda remains connected to the sport by continuing to promote events today.

Career Highlights:

8x Ms. Olympia Champion: 1st (1990-1995, 2002-2003)
3x Ms. Olympia Runner-Up: 2nd (1996-1997, 2004)
1989 IFBB North American Championships: 1st
1989 NPC Junior Nationals: 1st (HW and overall)
1988 NPC Michigan: 1st