1997 Ms. Olympia

The 1997 Ms. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition that was held on November 22, 1997, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, New York. It was the 18th Ms. Olympia competition held.

Prize money

1st - $50,000
2nd - $20,000
3rd - $10,000
4th - $6,000
5th - $5,000
6th - $3,000
7th - $2,500
8th - $2,000
9th - $1,500
10th - $1,000

'''Total: $101,000'''

Rounds

Round 1 : Judging the overall balance and proportion of contestants' physiques.
Round 2 : Focused on muscle size, definition, and conditioning, emphasizing leanness and muscle separation.
Round 3 : Contestants performed mandatory poses to highlight their muscle groups and overall physique.
Round 4 : A choreographed routine to music, showcasing contestants' presentation skills and creativity.

Notable events

Nicole Bass, at, was the heaviest Ms. Olympia competitor to compete by this point.