Karla Nelsen is a former amateur female bodybuilding from the United States.

Born on December 9, 1965, Nelsen grew up in Pine City, Minnesota. That is where she became involved in the fledgling sport of women??™s bodybuilding. She won the Amateur Athletic Union Ms. America title in 1993 and the National Amateur Bodybuilders Association Ms. USA title in 1994.
At a height of almost 6 foot and an off-season peak weight of 225lbs, Karla was often featured in special videos where she would often wrestle men sometimes half her size.

Contest history

• 1990 National Physique Committee Junior USA - 5th (HW)
• 1992 NPC USA Championship - 10th (HW)
• 1993 AAU Ms America - 1st (Tall & Overall)
• 1994 NABBA Ms. USA Nationals - 1st
• 1994 NABBA Ms. Universe - 4th (Tall)