Brenda Raganot

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Brenda Raganot [1]
Bodybuilder
Personal info
Born (1966-09-08) September 8, 1966 (age 58) [1]
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. [1]
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) [1]
WeightIn Season: 135 lb (61 kg)
Off-Season: 150–160 lb (68–73 kg) [1]
Professional career
Pro-debut
  • IFBB Pro Extravanganza [2]
  • 1998 [2]
Best win
PredecessorNone
Dayana Cadeau [2]
Successor Dayana Cadeau
None [2]
ActiveSince 1984 [1]

Brenda Raganot (born September 8, 1966) is an American professional female bodybuilder. [1]

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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. [1]

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. [1] [2]

Contest history

Best statistics

Personal life

She currently lives in Seattle, Washington. She is married. She is a Christian. She currently works as a US postal clerk. [1] [3]

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Ms. International
Preceded by:
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Dayana Cadeau
Preceded by:
Dayana Cadeau 		Second (2005)Succeeded by:
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