Could Dana Linn Bailey be making a return to competition?
Dana Linn Bailey is hinting at a comeback. Collaborating with Kai Greene in some recent training sessions, Dana is looking better than ever and seems to have that competitive itch again.
The first ever Ms. Physique Olympia champion, Dana is one of the pioneers of women’s bodybuilding. With a blend of powerful muscle all while maintaining her femininity, Dana cut a supremely impressive frame on stage. Her physique was sharp, shredded, and was beyond compare when she dominated the field in 2013.
While she’s been inactive in professional bodybuilding for over five years now, Dana Linn Bailey has still been competing in strength related sports. She not only competed at the Arnold Classic 2018 in powerlifting, she also flirted with the idea of competing in CrossFit.
A Return to Action?
Now, Dana Linn Bailey seems ready to step back on the competitive bodybuilding stage. In a new training video featuring herself and Kai Greene, Dana hints at making a comeback. Training at the Metroflex Gym The Castle in Fort Worth, Texas, the two engage in some pretty intense training.
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This could easily be considered a confirmation for her return. But while she has released this training video, Dana Linn Bailey hasn’t officially confirmed a return to competition.
So now the question remains, if she does make a return to action, how competitive will Dana Linn Bailey be? Considering that she’s been away for quite some time, does she still have what it takes to compete with the women in this modern era? Many women in Women’s Physique have much larger frames than they did while she was competing. That means if she does return she’ll have to bulk up to a level we’ve never seen before.
Another consideration is that Dana Linn Bailey is now 37 years old. While that isn’t the most advanced age, it could prove more difficult for her to compete at the highest levels.
That said, Dana Linn Bailey does have the kind of drive and capability to make a strong return. If she’s willing to put on the size, her presence and personality would be a welcome breath of fresh air for the division.
Do you think Dana Linn Bailey could be competitive in a comeback?
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