The 1996 Ms. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition was held on September 20, 1996, in Chicago, Illinois. It was the 17th Ms. Olympia competition held.
Prize money
- 1st - $50,000
- 2nd - $20,000
- 3rd - $10,000
- 4th - $7,000
- 5th - $5,000
- 6th - $3,500
- 7th - $3,000
- 8th - $2,500
- 9th - $2,000
- 10th - $1,500
Total: $104,500
Rounds
- Round 1 (Symmetry Round): Judging the balance and proportion of contestants' physiques.
- Round 2 (Muscularity/Conditioning Round): Focused on muscle size, definition, and conditioning.
- Round 3 (Compulsory Poses Round): Contestants performed specific mandatory poses to highlight their physiques.
- Round 4 (Posing Routine Round): A choreographed posing routine to music, emphasizing presentation and artistic expression.
Results
Scorecard
Notable events
See also
References
External links