Lesa Lewis facts for kids

Lesa Lewis was born on March 9, 1967. She is an American professional female bodybuilder. Many people know her by her nickname, "Amazon".

About Lesa Lewis

Her Early Life

Lesa Lewis grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.. She had a big family with three brothers and three sisters. When she was in high school, Lesa was very active. She enjoyed running track, playing basketball, dancing, and swimming.

She went to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for one year. There, she ran in sprint races like the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter events. She also ran in 400-meter relay races. After college, she worked as a designer. She created her own clothing, hats, and shoes. Later, she started working in construction.

Her Bodybuilding Journey

Lesa Lewis began weight training in 1992. She wanted to get fit and strong. While working out at a gym, another bodybuilder noticed her strong legs. He suggested she try bodybuilding. This sparked her interest in the sport.

In 1994, Tim Lutz became her coach. He helped her train and prepare for competitions. Lesa worked very hard. In 1997, she competed in the USA Championship. She won first place in her weight class. She also won the overall title, which meant she was the best among all competitors. This win earned her an IFBB pro card. This card allowed her to compete as a professional bodybuilder.

Professional Competitions

As a professional, Lesa Lewis competed against top bodybuilders. In 1998, she placed second at the Ms. International competition. However, her results were later changed. She was disqualified from the contest.

Later that year, she won the IFBB Jan Tana Classic. This was a big achievement for her. She also placed fourth at the Ms. Olympia competition in 1998. Ms. Olympia is one of the most important bodybuilding contests.

Lesa continued to compete in many major shows. She placed second again at the Ms. International in 1999. She also earned a fifth-place finish at the Ms. Olympia that same year. In 2000, she placed third in her weight class at the Ms. Olympia. She retired from professional bodybuilding in 2002.

Contest Results

Here are some of Lesa Lewis's competition results:

• 1992 Missouri State Championships – 2nd place
• 1993 Missouri State Championships – 1st place
• 1994 Heart of America – 1st place
• 1995 Red River Classic – 1st place
• 1996 Lone Star Classic – 1st place
• 1996 NPC Junior Nationals – 1st place (Heavyweight)
• 1996 NPC Nationals – 4th place (Heavyweight)
• 1997 NPC USA Championship – 1st place (Heavyweight and overall winner)
• 1997 IFBB Jan Tana Classic – 5th place
• 1998 IFBB Ms. International – 2nd place (later disqualified)
• 1998 IFBB Jan Tana Classic – 1st place
• 1998 IFBB Ms. Olympia – 4th place
• 1999 IFBB Ms. International – 2nd place
• 1999 IFBB Ms. Olympia – 5th place
• 2000 IFBB Ms. International – 5th place (Heavyweight)
• 2000 IFBB Ms. Olympia – 3rd place (Heavyweight)
• 2001 IFBB Ms. International – 3rd place (Heavyweight)
• 2001 IFBB Ms. Olympia – 5th place (Heavyweight)
• 2002 IFBB GNC Show of Strength – 5th place (Heavyweight)

On Television

Lesa Lewis appeared in a documentary film in 2000. The film was called Bodybuilders.

See also

In Spanish: Lesa Lewis para niños