Among the strongmen and strongwomen in traveling shows of the early 20th century, Kate Brumbach stood out as the mighty Sandwina. Her parents were strength performers in circuses, and she took after both of them.Kate&rsq...

Woman have always been strong, but there was a time when women weightlifters and bodybuilders were featured in circus sideshows more often than athletic events. These performers may have been considered odd in their time...