Ms International 1988
Ms International 1988 was held in USA. The Women's Bodybuilding title went to Cathy Palyo.
- Year
- 1988
- Location
- USA
- Federation
- IFBB
- Divisions
- 6
- Competitors
- 31
Results by Division
| Division | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Bodybuilding | Cathy Palyo | Tami Imbriale |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Medium | Cathy Butler | Eve Ripoli |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Short | Lisa Marrone | Irene Stefanopoulos |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Tall | Jodi Osborne | Charlene Sanford |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Masters 35+ Middleweight | Josette Gish | Charlene Sanford |
| Women's Bodybuilding - Masters 45+ | Carol Verrono | – |
Ms International 1988 Results
Ms International 1988 was held in USA. The Women's Bodybuilding title went to Cathy Palyo.
Defending Short champion Melissa Croft, who won in 1987, did not return.
About this show
The Ms International 1988 was held in USA. 6 divisions were judged, across Women's Bodybuilding, Women's Bodybuilding - Medium, Women's Bodybuilding - Short and Women's Bodybuilding - Tall. 31 athletes from 3 countries competed.
Top 3 Women's Bodybuilding
Masters divisions 2
Women's Bodybuilding
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cathy Palyo First Ms International title | United States |
| 2nd | Tami Imbriale | United States |
| 3rd | Jackie Paisley | United States |
| 4th | Della Wagnon | United States |
| 5th | Sandy Riddell | United States |
| 6th | Erica Giesen | Australia |
| 7th | Diane Garrity | United States |
| 8th | Joanne McCartney | United States |
| 9th | Jerri Miller | United States |
| 10th | Marianne Duffy | United States |
| 11th | Sandra Blackie | Canada |
| 12th | Dinah Anderson | United States |
| 13th | Karin Mitchell | United States |
| 14th | Velma Buckles | United States |
| 15th | Krista Anderson | United States |
| 16th | Audrey Harris | United States |
| 17th | Valerie Basilone | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Medium
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cathy Butler First Ms International title | United States |
| 2nd | Eve Ripoli | United States |
| 3rd | Sheilahe Brown | United States |
| 4th | Kimberly Rue | United States |
| 5th | Jackie Havriliak | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Short
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lisa Marrone First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Irene Stefanopoulos | United States |
| 3rd | Diana Hall | United States |
| 4th | Nancy Sorrentino | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Tall
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jodi Osborne First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Charlene Sanford | United States |
| 3rd | Lorraine Little | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Masters divisions
Age-graded classes, judged separately from the open divisions above.
Women's Bodybuilding - Masters 35+ Middleweight
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Josette Gish First recorded win | United States |
| 2nd | Charlene Sanford | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Women's Bodybuilding - Masters 45+
Only the winner of this division was recorded by the source. The full placings are not in the database.
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Carol Verrono First recorded win | United States |
Official scores are unavailable.
Complete Results updated June 30, 2026 Source: MuscleMemory
This edition in context
- Competitors
- 31
- Divisions
- 6
- Size rank
- 7 of 31
Past winners of this event
| Year | Winner | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Autumn Swansen | Physique |
| 2015 | Juliana Malacarne | Physique |
| 2014 | Candice Keene | Figure |
| 2013 | Iris Kyle | Bodybuilding |
| 2012 | Yaxeni Oriquen | Bodybuilding |
| 2011 | Iris Kyle | Bodybuilding |
| 2010 | Iris Kyle | Bodybuilding |
| 2009 | Iris Kyle | Bodybuilding |
| 2008 | Yaxeni Oriquen | Bodybuilding |
| 2007 | Iris Kyle | Open |
| 2006 | Iris Kyle | Open |
| 2005 | Jenny Lynn | Figure |
| 2004 | Jenny Lynn | Figure |
| 2003 | Jenny Lynn | Figure |
The placings as recorded, and nothing past them
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