Christa Bauch Spotlight

I was born in Bad Schandau, formerly East Germany, December 19th 1947. I enjoyed music, riding and athletics (sprinting) at school, before training as a masseuse. At age 27 I left East Germany to settle in the West - not over the wall, but legally, having married a West German citizen. My three kids gave me plenty to do, but I felt unfulfilled. I took up rifle shooting for a couple of years - with reasonable success - before finding the answer in bodybuilding.

I'd always had a complex about my figure. I really wanted to look like a contemporary woman, with long slender legs and a big bust. It was impossible for genetic reasons. Through bodybuilding I have been able to get away from that by making the most of the physical structure I was born with. My self-confidence has increased enormously and I like the way I look now.

In 1993 I got to know Robin Parker in New York when we did Laurie Fierstein's show "Celebration of the Most Awesome Female Muscle in the World". I was very impressed with her personality, her physique and her way of life. She taught me how to wrestle and find out that I'm a good arm wrestler. I always had fun working for her - for "Physical Culture".

In the past my goal was to compete in the "Ms. Olympia". I competed in the "Ms. O." in 1993 and 1994. Now I don't have a special focus. I will keep training my muscles always to stay strong and in good shape, because I like that and a lot of people like big muscles, too. Perhaps one day I'll come back on stage.... who knows?

See more Christa at www.classicallychrista.com

Contest History
1987 German Championship 2nd
1987 Europa-Championship (NABBA) 2nd
1987 World Championship (NABBA) 2nd
1988 Europa-Championship (WABBA) 1st
1989 German Championship (IFBB) 2nd
1989 World Games (IFBB) 1st (Pro-qualifier)
1990 Ms. International 4th
1991 Grand Prix of Italy 4th
1992 Jan Tana 12th
1993 Jan Tana 7th
1993 Ms. Olympia Contestant
1994 Canada Cup 2nd
1994 Ms. Olympia 12th1995 Jan Tana 5th