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Colette
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Iron Score
1,681
Top 15% of ranked athletes · 15 matchups
1
Wins
8
Shows
3
Podiums

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Competition Results 8 documented placements · verified against federation releases.

Year Competition Division Place Source
2010 New York Pro Championships Women's Bodybuilding 9
2008 Ms International Women's Bodybuilding 15
2006 Ms. Olympia Women's Bodybuilding 13
2005 New York Pro Championships HeavyWeight 5
2003 USA Championships HeavyWeight 2
2002 USA Championships HeavyWeight 1
2001 Nationals HeavyWeight 3
2000 Nationals MiddleWeight 6

Career Statistics Derived from 8 verified contest entries · recomputed nightly.

8
Shows
1
Wins
3
Podiums
13%
Win rate
1
Best place
2002
8
Seasons
2000–2010
0
Apex wins
Olympia · Arnold · RP tier
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Olympia record: 1 appearances · best placement 13 · 0 overall title(s)

Most-faced rivals

Athlete Meetings Record (W–L)
Dena Westerfield 1 1–0
Brenda Raganot 1 1–0
Iris Kyle 1 0–1

All statistics are derived from individually sourced competition results. ⓘ Methodology

About Colette Nelson

Colette Nelson is an American bodybuilder who competed at the elite level of professional bodybuilding during the mid-2000s. Her most notable competition was the 2006 Ms. Olympia, where she placed 13th in the overall competition, one of the sport's most prestigious annual events.

Nelson's recorded competitive history reflects participation in top-tier professional bodybuilding during a period when the sport's standards for muscularity and conditioning continued to evolve. Her appearance at the Ms. Olympia, the sport's flagship championship, positioned her among the qualifying athletes of that era. The 2006 Ms. Olympia marked a significant point in her documented competitive record, bringing her into direct competition with some of the highest-ranked female bodybuilders of the time.

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