Women's Bodybuilding
Introduced 1980 · 11,136 athletes
The original women's division (since 1980) and the most muscular, crowned at the Ms. Olympia.
Most decorated: Iris Kyle (10 Olympia titles)
Women's IFBB Pro divisions
Women's Bodybuilding Divisions
Every IFBB Pro women's division in one place, from Women's Bodybuilding to Bikini and Wellness, with the champions and athlete counts that define each class.
The IFBB Pro League runs 6 women's divisions, with 47,842 combined athlete entries across them. The most decorated is Iris Kyle, with 10 Ms. Olympia titles in Women's Bodybuilding.
Women's Physique
Introduced 2013 · 4,180 athletes
Introduced in 2013 for athletic muscularity presented in a less extreme package than bodybuilding.
Most decorated: Juliana Malacarne (4 Olympia titles)
Women's Figure
Introduced 2003 · 27,031 athletes
Introduced in 2003 and judged on balanced muscle tone, symmetry, and stage presence.
Most decorated: Cydney Gillon (8 Olympia titles)
Women's Bikini
Introduced 2010 · 4,272 athletes
Introduced in 2010 and now the largest women's division, judged on a lean, toned, balanced look.
Most decorated: Ashley Kaltwasser (3 Olympia titles)
Women's Wellness
Introduced 2020 · 842 athletes
Introduced in 2020 with greater emphasis on lower-body and glute development.
Most decorated: Francielle Mattos (3 Olympia titles)
Women's Fitness
Introduced 1995 · 381 athletes
Introduced in 1995, combining a physique round with a choreographed fitness routine.
Most decorated: Adela Garcia (8 Olympia titles)
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