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Cathey Palyo (born ) is a professional
female bodybuilder Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive bodybuilding. It began in the late 1970s, when women began to take part in bodybuilding competitions.
from the United States.


Bodybuilding career


Amateur

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


Professional

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


Retirement


Legacy

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


Contest history

*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) *1986 IFBB World Mixed Pairs with J.J.Marsh - 2nd *1987 IFBB
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- 14th *1988
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- 1st *1988 Pro World Championship - 4th *1988 IFBB
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Post competitive career

Going back to her maiden name of Catt Tripoli in 2000, she wrote and published her book - Conscious Fitness, which won the Nautilus Book Award Silver in the Body, Mind, Spirit Practices category in 2016. In 2009 she became a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and opened her practice in Santa Rosa California. She was the owner and developer of four different gyms in Santa Rosa. 5th St Fitness, Body Central, Fusion Fitness and Powerhouse Gym. She has been an annual speaker at the Omni Athlete Festival since its inception in 2016 and has been a guest on many podcasts and YouTube videos.


References

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