Cathey Palyo

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Pro-debut IFBB Ms. Olympia, 1997 Successor Jackie Paisley Role Bodybuilder		Name Cathey Palyo Active Retired 1988 Predecessor Erika Geisen

Born March 9, 1958 (age 66) California, United States ( 1958-03-09 ) Best win IFBB Ms. International champion, 1988 Similar Erika Geisen, Jackie Paisley, Gladys Portugues

Cathey Palyo (born March 9, 1958) is a professional female bodybuilder from the United States.

Amateur

Cathey rose quickly through the amateur ranks, earning her pro card by winning the overall title at the NPC Nationals in 1986.

Cathey's relatively brief professional career was highlighted by winning the 1988 Ms. International contest.

Cathey was the first American bodybuilder to win the Ms. International.

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

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