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
Total: $101,000
 * 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

Notable events

 * Nicole Bass, at 204 lb, was the heaviest Ms. Olympia competitor to compete by this point.