Her older sister Janice Graser also competed in bodybuilding during the same period.
Charla defeated Janice and middleweight class winner Renee Casella for the overall title.
The victory earned Charla her pro card, but she only competed in one professional contest before retiring from competition.
She is best remembered for her incredibly peaked biceps (nearly 15" at only 5'1½" and a contest weight of around 114 lbs.).
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