We had our only photo/video session with Velma in 1987 when she was out to New Jersey to compete in the Extravaganza Bodybuilding contest. The sport was still rather young at the time and there were not many women competing who were pushing 40 years of age, so Velma was unique in that respect. Of course, 20-25 years later it has become very common for women 40-50 to be competing in national contests. We did not get the chance to do gymwork with her, but she posed in two swimsuits and three dresses, and was interviewed. She displayed a balanced physique, but as for many of the women of that time, her upper body was superior to her lower, featuring good size and definition in her biceps, chest and back. Video running time about 1 hour.