But Francis lost her lead and finished second to Lenda Murray, who was herself 11 pounds bigger than the previous year.
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After her physique was criticized as not having the fullness or muscularity compared to winner Lenda Murray and some other top placers, Francis decided to get as massive as symmetrically possible for the 1991 Olympia.
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In 1985 she gained notice through her role in the movie Pumping Iron II: The Women directed by George Butler, who was drawn to Francis for her reputation as "history's strongest woman".
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She continued to tinker with her physique, which led to a disappointing 1990 Ms. Olympia.
Bev Francis is an Australian powerlifter who has faced discrimination in the sport as a result of her body type.
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Australian Commonwealth Games competitors and Australians Olympians who took up the sport include Bev Francis, a shot putter and javelin thrower.
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