Kim Chizevsky
Encyclopedia
Kim Chizevsky is an American
professional female bodybuilding
champion, and fitness and figure competitor.
, and was raised in Decatur
. Chizevsky was a multi-sport star in high school. In addition to participating in volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading, she ran the 100, 400, 800 relay, and mile relay, threw the shot and discus, and did the long jump. She then attended Southern Illinois University
, where she studied to be a paralegal
. While in college, she joined the dance squad and participated in aerobics. After a couple years of dance and aerobics, a friend convinced her to try bodybuilding. Despite no training, diet, or preparation, she finished second in her first show, the 1989 NPC
Tri-State, competing at 121 pounds (54.9 kg).
North American Championship, competing at 147 pounds (66.7 kg). She had moderate success in her first few years of pro competition, including winning the 1993 Ms. International
, but the Ms. Olympia
title eluded her. Chizevsky finally unseated six-time defending champion Lenda Murray
in 1996, and started a four year reign of her own. Over the years she continued to gradually add size to her 5 inch frame; at the 1997 Ms. Olympia
, she competed at 157 pounds (71.2 kg). Chizevsky decided to retire from bodybuilding after winning the 1999 Ms. Olympia. She gave up much of her muscle gains and began competing in fitness and figure competitions in 2001 with only limited success.
, which starred Jennifer Lopez
.
with two children.
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Andrulla Blanchette
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Valentina Chepiga
United States
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professional female 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:...
champion, and fitness and figure competitor.
Early life and education
Chizevsky was born in 1968 in Mattoon, IllinoisMattoon, Illinois
Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18,555 as of the 2010 census. It is a principal city of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.Mattoon was the site of the "Mad Gasser" attacks of the 1940s....
, and was raised in Decatur
Decatur, Illinois
Decatur is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The city, sometimes called "the Soybean Capital of the World", was founded in 1823 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. In 2000 the city population was 81,500,...
. Chizevsky was a multi-sport star in high school. In addition to participating in volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading, she ran the 100, 400, 800 relay, and mile relay, threw the shot and discus, and did the long jump. She then attended Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
, where she studied to be a paralegal
Paralegal
Paralegal is used in most jurisdictions to describe a paraprofessional who assists qualified lawyers in their legal work. This is true in the United States and many other countries. However, in Ontario, Canada, paralegals are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, giving paralegals an...
. While in college, she joined the dance squad and participated in aerobics. After a couple years of dance and aerobics, a friend convinced her to try bodybuilding. Despite no training, diet, or preparation, she finished second in her first show, the 1989 NPC
National Physique Committee
The National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Amateur bodybuilders compete in various competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC...
Tri-State, competing at 121 pounds (54.9 kg).
Bodybuiding career
Chizevsky earned her pro card by winning the 1992 IFBBInternational Federation of BodyBuilders
The International Federation of BodyBuilders is a competitive bodybuilding organization founded in 1946 by brothers Ben and Joe Weider and is the highest level of competitive bodybuilding in the world. Currently, the IFBB consists of seven different sub-divisions for different competitors ,...
North American Championship, competing at 147 pounds (66.7 kg). She had moderate success in her first few years of pro competition, including winning the 1993 Ms. International
Ms. International
Ms. International is a contest of professional female bodybuilding, organized by the International Federation of BodyBuilders . "The Ms. International" is generally considered to be the second-most prestigious competition for female bodybuilders . It was first held in 1986, and has been held...
, but the Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia is the title given to the winner of the women's bodybuilding portion of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders . It was first held in 1980, and since 2000 it has been held at the same...
title eluded her. Chizevsky finally unseated six-time defending champion Lenda Murray
Lenda Murray
Lenda Murray is a champion female bodybuilder from the United States. She is an eight-time winner of the Ms. Olympia title, the highest achievement in professional female bodybuilding.-Early life and education:...
in 1996, and started a four year reign of her own. Over the years she continued to gradually add size to her 5 inch frame; at the 1997 Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia is the title given to the winner of the women's bodybuilding portion of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders . It was first held in 1980, and since 2000 it has been held at the same...
, she competed at 157 pounds (71.2 kg). Chizevsky decided to retire from bodybuilding after winning the 1999 Ms. Olympia. She gave up much of her muscle gains and began competing in fitness and figure competitions in 2001 with only limited success.
Motion picture appearance
In 2000, Chizevsky appeared in The CellThe Cell
The Cell is a 2000 science fiction psychological thriller film directed by Tarsem Singh, and starring Jennifer Lopez in the lead role.-Plot:...
, which starred Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
.
Personal life
Chizevsky is married to Chad Nicholls, a bodybuilding nutritionist and training consultant. They live in Springfield, MissouriSpringfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
with two children.
External links
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Ms. Olympia
Ms. Olympia is the title given to the winner of the women's bodybuilding portion of Joe Weider's Olympia Weekend - an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders . It was first held in 1980, and since 2000 it has been held at the same...
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Lenda Murray
Lenda Murray
Lenda Murray is a champion female bodybuilder from the United States. She is an eight-time winner of the Ms. Olympia title, the highest achievement in professional female bodybuilding.-Early life and education:...
| width = 40% align = center | First (1996)
| width = 30% align = center | Succeeded by:
Herself
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| width = 30% align = center | Preceded by:
Herself
| width = 40% align = center | Second (1997)
| width = 30% align = center | Succeeded by:
Herself
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| width = 30% align = center | Preceded by:
Herself
| width = 40% align = center | Third (1998)
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Herself
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| width = 30% align = center | Preceded by:
Herself
| width = 40% align = center | Fourth (1999)
| width = 30% align = center | Succeeded by:
Andrulla Blanchette
Andrulla Blanchette
Andrulla Blanchette is a British female bodybuilder and fitness model.-Biography: Andrulla is a 1st Dan black belt in judo, having started out in the sport at age 11. Before that she loved to grapple with the boys in the neighbourhood out on the streets near her home. She made the British junior...
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Valentina Chepiga
Valentina Chepiga
Valentyna Chepiha is a professional female bodybuilder from Kharkiv, Ukraine.-Background:Valentina graduated from the College of Engineering and Building with a degree in Gas Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning. Between 1979 and 1992 she worked first as a technician, and then was promoted to...