| Brenda Raganot | |
|---|---|
| professional bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Born | September 8, 1966 Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
| Best statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | In Season: 135 lb (61 kg) Off-Season: 150–160 lb (68–73 kg) |
| Professional (Pro) career | |
| Pro-debut |
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| Best win |
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| Predecessor | None Dayana Cadeau |
| Successor | Dayana Cadeau None |
| Active | Since 1984 |
Brenda Raganot (born September 8, 1966) is an American professional female bodybuilder.
Bodybuilding career
Amateur
In 1984, Raganot began training as a bodybuilder in high school. She was influenced when she saw a film called Pumping Iron 2, which featured bodybuilder Rachel McLish. In 1991, she began training from bodybuilder Debbie Houck. She regards Debbie what brought her from the amateur level to the pro ranks. Brenda earned her pro card in 1998 when she won the middleweight and overall titles at the NPC Nationals.
Professional
Raganot alternated between the lightweight and heavyweight classes since weight classes were introduced at the pro level in 2000. She has been one of the top pros in recent years, with her best results being lightweight class wins at the Ms. International in 2000 and 2005.
Contest history
- 1993 NPC USA Championship - 3rd (MW)
- 1994 North American - 1st (HW)
- 1995 NPC Nationals - 2nd (MW)
- 1996 NPC USA Championship - 4th (HW)
- 1997 NPC Nationals - 2nd (MW)
- 1998 NPC Nationals - 1st (MW and overall)
- 1999 Pro Extravanganza - 2nd
- 1999 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 9th
- 2000 Ms. International - 1st (LW)
- 2000 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 2nd (LW)
- 2001 Ms. International - 2nd (LW)
- 2001 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 4th (LW)
- 2003 Ms. International - 3rd (HW)
- 2004 Ms. International - 5th (HW)
- 2005 Ms. International - 1st (LW)
- 2005 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 5th
- 2006 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 15th
- 2007 Sacramento Pro - 3rd (HW)
- 2007 Atlantic City Pro - 12th (HW)
- 2008 Ms. International - 5th
- 2008 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 12th
- 2009 IFBB Ms. International 11th
- 2009 IFBB New York Women's Pro - 8th
- 2009 IFBB Atlantic City Pro - 4th
- 2010 IFBB Ms. International - 10th
Best statistics
- Biceps - 15+1⁄2 inches (39 cm)
- Calves - 15+1⁄2 inches (39 cm)
- Chest - 44 inches (110 cm)
- Height - 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
- On season weight - 135 lb (61 kg)
- Quads - 24 inches (61 cm)
- Waist - 26 inches (66 cm)
Personal life
She currently lives in Seattle, Washington. She is married. She is a Christian. She currently works as a US postal clerk.