Women of the Year 2011-2014

Just before we reveal our Women of the Year for 2015, a look back at the 24 magnificent women who have earned that er, "accolade" over the last four years.

First, a reminder of the original idea.

It's that time of year when idiot journalists and TV producers make stupid lists of The Best/Worst/Biggest/Dumbest/Most Earth-Shattering Moments/Men/Women/Songs/ Whatevers of the year. You can't turn on the TV for these shows. So I'm not going to do that. It's not a list, it's a collection. It's not the same thing at all. Really.

I've chosen six because six is the number of finalists in most bodybuilding contests (if there are at least six competitors anyway). So six it is. And they are in no particular order. They're all winners. I'm not saying they are the best bodybuilders in the world today, nor that they have been the best in the world this year. But I am saying that these six women, some new to me this year, others familiar from a year or many years before, have been on Swell's mind (and screen) rather a lot this year.

To visit the original posts, click on the WOMEN OF THE YEAR headings. Enjoy!

WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2011

PENPRAGHAI TIANGKGOK & GINGER MARTIN



KATKA KYPTOVA & CINDY LANDOLT



FABIOLA BOULANGER & KASHMA MAHARAJ




WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2012

HOLLAND CANTER & GILLIAN KOVACK



HELLE NIELSEN & ANDREIA BRAZIER



SARAH HAYES & TARNA ALDERMAN




WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2013

SHANNON COURTNEY & SOPHIE ARVEBRINK



SHAWNA STRONG & GEORGINA MCCONNELL



SUZY KELLNER & ALINA POPA




WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2014

ALEESHA YOUNG & LISA CROSS



CAMILLE LEBLANC-BAZINET & JULIANA MALACARNE



ALANA SHIPP & DANI REARDON




Six women. None of the above - to be a "Woman of the Year" is a one time deal.

Think about it. Your personal Best of 2015.

My choices tomorrow. I'd love to hear about yours.

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