The 2004 Ms. Olympia was a professional female bodybuilding competition held on October 30, 2004, at the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It represented the 25th iteration of the Ms. Olympia contest, an event sanctioned by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) that serves as the highest title in professional female bodybuilding.
The competition garnered significant attention as it marked the final and eighth Ms. Olympia title victory for Lenda Murray, one of the most celebrated figures in the history of female bodybuilding. Murray's win in 2004 tied the record for the most Ms. Olympia victories at the time and cemented her legacy as an iconic figure in the sport, particularly following her comeback to competition after a previous retirement.
Results of the Top Contenders:
- 1st Place: Lenda Murray (USA)
- 2nd Place: Iris Kyle (USA)
- 3rd Place: Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (Venezuela)
- 4th Place: Vicki Gates (USA)
- 5th Place: Dayana Cadeau (Canada)
The 2004 Ms. Olympia was part of a larger weekend event that also included the Mr. Olympia and Fitness Olympia competitions. Lenda Murray's historic achievement in securing her eighth title remains a pivotal moment in the history of professional female bodybuilding.