Carla Dunlap-Kaan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carla Dunlap-Kaan |
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| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | October 22, 1954 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg) |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | Best In The World, 1979 |
| Best win | IFBB Ms. Olympia Champion, 1983 |
| Predecessor | Rachel McLish |
| Successor | Cory Everson |
| Active | Retired 1993 |
Carla Dunlap-Kaan (born October 22, 1954) is a famous American professional female bodybuilder. She became a champion in the sport, known for her strength and dedication.
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Carla Dunlap-Kaan's Early Life and Talents
Carla Dunlap was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1954. From a young age, she loved sports. When she was just 10 years old, she started practicing gymnastics. Later, she also became very good at swimming, both fast-paced races and synchronized swimming (where swimmers perform routines together).
Carla was also talented in art. She earned a full scholarship to the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts. There, she studied Advertising Design. She even won a gold medal in synchronized swimming in 1977 and a bronze medal in 1978.
Carla's Amazing Bodybuilding Journey
In 1979, Carla decided to try something new: bodybuilding. She entered a contest called "Best in the World." Even though she had never trained for bodybuilding before, she finished fifth out of 45 people! This amazing start made her want to train seriously.
Becoming a Champion Bodybuilder
Carla began training hard in March 1980. Soon, she was winning big amateur contests. She won the NPC Nationals in both 1981 and 1982. Her best year was 1983. That year, she won three professional shows, including the very important Ms. Olympia contest. She had almost won Ms. Olympia in 1982, losing by just two points.
Carla also teamed up with Tony Pearson. Together, they won the World Professional Mixed Pairs title twice, in 1984 and 1988. Carla Dunlap-Kaan is special because she competed in bodybuilding in three different decades: the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Recognized for Her Achievements
Carla's hard work and success led to her being honored. In January 1999, she was added to the IFBB Hall of Fame. This is a special place for the best bodybuilders. In June 2009, she was also inducted into the AOBS Hall Of Fame.
Carla in Media and TV
Beyond contests, Carla appeared in movies about bodybuilding. These included Women Of Iron (1984) and Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985). In 1984, the TV show Superstars chose her to represent women's bodybuilding. She finished seventh in that competition.
From 1990 to 1995, Carla was a regular on ESPN's BodyShaping TV series. She also worked as a commentator, explaining bodybuilding and fitness events for NBC and ESPN.
See also
In Spanish: Carla Dunlap-Kaan para niños
