Diana Dennis competed successfully in bodybuilding from 1981 to 1994. This is outstanding as a result of, again within the 80s, careers in feminine bodybuilding tended to be comparatively quick. There was nonetheless numerous opposition to aesthetic feminine muscle, a lot of the judging was problematical, and ladies opponents tended to get discouraged, drop out, and fail to satisfy their full potential.
But Diana persevered, competing as an newbie and a professional, and making a particular mark in Mixed Pairs. Not solely was Diana at all times in nice form, displaying numerous lengthy strains and muscularity, however she additionally demonstrated a creative aptitude not typically seen again in these instances. For instance, at first, not having the ability to discover photographers she thought of artistic sufficient, Diana would arrange a mirror within the studio so she might devise the best poses. This set her earliest pictures aside from most different of her contemporaries. This triggered me some issues when Diana and I began taking pictures collectively. She wished to make use of a mirror to set her personal poses, however I informed her she might calm down and belief me to care for the posing and the lighting. It took a short while earlier than she was in a position to really feel snug counting on my creative judgment, however when she did, we ended up with plenty of wonderful photographs.
Diana’s earliest success was in a combined pairs competitors (the place {couples} do synchronize posing routines to chosen music), with associate Kevin Lawrence. They gained a number of titles, together with the 1985 IFBB World Amateur competitors. Dennis earned her professional card by successful the general title on the 1985 NPC Nationals. She then established herself as one of many high skilled opponents by ending third within the Ms. Olympia later that yr. She competed in a complete of 9 Ms. Olympia contests, ending exterior the highest ten solely as soon as. As a professional, Dennis gained the 1986 Los Angeles Pro Championship and the 1989 Pro World Championship. She was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2001.
Having now entered her seventh decade, Diana Dennis lives in Las Vegas the place she works as a private coach, nutritionist, and photographer.
Contest historical past
· 1994 IFBB Ms. Olympia- tenth
· 1993 IFBB Ms. Olympia fifteenth
· 1992 IFBB Ms. Olympia – fifth
· 1991 IFBB Ms. Olympia – sixth
· 1990 IFBB Ms. Olympia – seventh
· 1989 IFBB Ms. Olympia – seventh
· 1989 USA vs. USSR Invitational – 2nd
· 1989 IFBB Pro World Championship – 1st
· 1987 IFBB Ms. Olympia – eighth
· 1987 IFBB Pro World Championship – 4th
· 1986 IFBB Ms. Olympia 4th
· 1986 Los Angeles Pro Championship – 1st
· 1986 IFBB Pro-Am Mixed Pairs – 2nd
· 1986 IFBB Pro World Championship – 2nd
· 1985 IFBB Ms. Olympia – third
· 1985 IFBB World Amateur Mixed Pairs – 1st
· 1985 NPC Nationals – 1st (HW & Overall)
· 1985 IFBB Pro-Am Mixed Pairs – 4th
· 1984 NPC Nationals – 2nd (HW)
· 1984 NPC USA Championship – 2nd (HW) · 1984 IFBB Pro-Am Mixed Pairs – 4th
· 1984 Orange County Muscle Classic – 1st (HW & Overall) · 1983 NPC National Championships – 1st (HW)
· 1983 AFWB American Mixed Pairs – 1st
· 1983 AFWB American Championships – sixth (HW)
· 1983 National Bodybuilding Fair Mixed Pairs – 2nd
· 1983 California Championships – 4th (HW)
· 1982 California Muscle Classic – 1st (HW & Overall)
· 1982 Saddleback Valley Muscle Classic – 1st (HW)
· 1981 The Shrine Amateur Grand Prix – 4th
