Hannie Van Aken Bodybuilder Then And Now

Hannie van Aken Then

Hannie van Aken was born on August 21, 1959, in the Netherlands. She began bodybuilding in 1980, and quickly rose through the ranks of the sport. In 1983, she won the Ms. Olympia competition, becoming the first Dutch woman to win the title. She went on to win the Ms. Olympia competition again in 1984 and 1985.

Van Aken’s bodybuilding career was not without its challenges. In 1986, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy, and was able to return to competition in 1987. She retired from bodybuilding in 1990, but returned to the sport in 1994. She competed in the Ms. Olympia competition again in 1995 and 1996, but did not place.

Van Aken is married to bodybuilder Lex Luger. They have two children.

Competitive History

• 1983 Ms. Olympia – 1st
• 1984 Ms. Olympia – 1st
• 1985 Ms. Olympia – 1st
• 1987 Ms. Olympia – 2nd
• 1988 Ms. Olympia – 3rd
• 1989 Ms. Olympia – 4th
• 1990 Ms. Olympia – 5th
• 1995 Ms. Olympia – 10th
• 1996 Ms. Olympia – 11th

Life History

• Born on August 21, 1959, in the Netherlands.
• Began bodybuilding in 1980.
• Won the Ms. Olympia competition in 1983, 1984, and 1985.
• Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1986.
• Underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy.
• Returned to competition in 1987.
• Retired from bodybuilding in 1990.
• Returned to the sport in 1994.
• Competed in the Ms. Olympia competition again in 1995 and 1996.
• Married to bodybuilder Lex Luger.
• Has two children.

Hannie van Aken Now

Van Aken is now retired from bodybuilding. She lives in the Netherlands with her husband and children. She is still involved in the sport, and coaches other bodybuilders.

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