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Tonya Knight
IFBB Pro · Women's Bodybuilding · United States

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Competition Results 2 documented placements · verified against federation releases.

Year Competition Division Place Source
1989 Ms. Olympia Women's Bodybuilding 3 ↗
1988 Ms. Olympia Women's Bodybuilding 2 ↗

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Tonya Knight was an American bodybuilder competing in women's bodybuilding during the late 1980s. Born in 1966, Knight competed at the sport's highest level during a formative period for female bodybuilding, appearing at two consecutive Ms. Olympia competitions in the Women's Bodybuilding division. At the 1988 Ms. Olympia, Knight finished as runner-up, placing second in the competition. The following year at the 1989 Ms. Olympia, she placed third in the Women's Bodybuilding division. Knight died in 2023.

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