Charmion

Small in stature at 5'0" and 115 lbs, she carried an athletic, muscular frame that was unusual for women of her era. Charmion was an American bodybuilder and sportswoman, known as a trapeze artist. She was born in Sacramento, California, and her career was active until 1901. Her real, natural figure and brown hair and eyes complemented her performer's presence. She demonstrated strength and agility on the trapeze, a field where few women ventured. Her work in the early days of physical culture made her a notable figure in the history of women's athletics. She passed away on February 6, 1949, at the age of 73. Her legacy as a pioneering female athlete endures. Though her professional years were brief, her impact was lasting.