Jill Mills
Encyclopedia
Jill Mills is an American
powerlifter
and strongwoman
.
Mills competed in bodybuilding
from 1993 to 1995, but turned to powerlifting in 1996. She is undefeated in powerlifting competition, and has set many state and national records.
Mills was also one of the first women to compete in strongwoman contests, starting in 1997. She was named the 1997 North American Strongman Society Woman Athlete of the Year. Her most notable accomplishment in strongwoman competition has been winning the first two World's Strongest Woman
contests in 2001 and 2002.
She is married to Milo Mills, and has one daughter. Mills lives in Texas
and is a registered massage therapist and personal trainer
. She is also a licensed nurse but does not practice.
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Aneta Florczyk
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
powerlifter
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
and strongwoman
Strongwoman
Strongwoman refers to either a woman performing feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions....
.
Mills competed in bodybuilding
Female bodybuilding
Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive bodybuilding. It began in the late 1970s when women began to take part in bodybuilding competitions.-Beginnings:...
from 1993 to 1995, but turned to powerlifting in 1996. She is undefeated in powerlifting competition, and has set many state and national records.
Mills was also one of the first women to compete in strongwoman contests, starting in 1997. She was named the 1997 North American Strongman Society Woman Athlete of the Year. Her most notable accomplishment in strongwoman competition has been winning the first two World's Strongest Woman
World's Strongest Woman
World's Strongest Woman was an annual strongwoman contest organized by the International Federation of Strength Athletes . The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, but with lighter weights. The contest was first held in 2001....
contests in 2001 and 2002.
She is married to Milo Mills, and has one daughter. Mills lives in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
and is a registered massage therapist and personal trainer
Personal trainer
A personal trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments...
. She is also a licensed nurse but does not practice.
Powerlifting contest results
- 1995 USMC
- 1996 Alamo Classic, 165 lb. division - 1st
- 1997 USPF National Powerlifting Championship, Philadelphia, PA - 1st
- 1997 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st
- 1998 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st
- 1998 APF Raw State Championships, 181 lb. class - 1st
- 1998 Alamo Classic, 181 lb. class - 1st
- 1998 Metroplex Rep contest
- 1999 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st
- 1999 APF Raw State Powerlifting Championship, Dallas, TX (set 4 new state records) - 1st
- 1999 IPA Westside Invitational, Cleveland, OH, 181 lb. class - 1st
- 2001 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st
- 2001 USPF Texas Cup - guest lifter, 181 lb division (set 4 new state records and 1 new national record)
- 2003 APF Texas State Championship, Austin, TX - 165 lb class and overall best lifter, 4 new state records
- 2003 APF Nationals, Los Angeles, CA - 181 lb class champion
Strongwoman contest results
- 1997 Lonestar Strength Festival, Euless TX (injured)
- 1998 NASS Metroplex Champ, Dallas, TX
- 2000 York Barbell Champ, York, PA
- 2001 SW USA NASS Strongwoman Champ
- 2001 Callander Roundtable Champ (World's Strongest Woman qualifier)
- 2001 Killin Fair Champ
- 2001 IFSAIFSAIFSA can refer to the following:* International Federation of Strength Athletes* International Financial Services Authority* International Forestry Students' Association* International Free Skiers Association* International Freestyle Skater Association...
World's Strongest WomanWorld's Strongest WomanWorld's Strongest Woman was an annual strongwoman contest organized by the International Federation of Strength Athletes . The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, but with lighter weights. The contest was first held in 2001....
champion, Zambia, Africa - 2002 Northeast Showdown Pro Strongwoman, Boston - won all events
- 2002 St. Louis Microbrew festival Pro Strongwoman - won all events
- 2002 Clash of the Titan, Aberdeen Scotland - 1st overall
- 2002 IFSAIFSAIFSA can refer to the following:* International Federation of Strength Athletes* International Financial Services Authority* International Forestry Students' Association* International Free Skiers Association* International Freestyle Skater Association...
World's Strongest WomanWorld's Strongest WomanWorld's Strongest Woman was an annual strongwoman contest organized by the International Federation of Strength Athletes . The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, but with lighter weights. The contest was first held in 2001....
champion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 2004 Strongest Woman Alive champion, Riverside, CA
External links
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World's Strongest Woman
World's Strongest Woman was an annual strongwoman contest organized by the International Federation of Strength Athletes . The format was similar to the World's Strongest Man contest, but with lighter weights. The contest was first held in 2001....
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| width = 40% align = center | First (2001)
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Herself
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| width = 30% align = center | Preceded by:
Herself
| width = 40% align = center | Second (2002)
| width = 30% align = center | Succeeded by:
Aneta Florczyk
Aneta Florczyk
Aneta Florczyk pseud. Atena – Polish female athlete, especially strongwoman.Aneta Florczyk started her career at the age of 16, as a powerlifter. She won Polish Championships several times, and in 2000 became European Champion. As a first Polish athlete she has broken the barrier of...