IFBB PRO Women's Bodybuilding, Women's Physique
USALaDawn McDay is an active IFBB Professional League bodybuilder who competes in the Women’s Physique and Women’s Bodybuilding divisions.
She earned her pro card by winning at an NPC national-level contest and has since competed in numerous professional shows.
Career Highlights and Information
Divisions: LaDawn primarily competes in Women’s Physique, but she has also participated in Women’s Bodybuilding, notably winning the 2020 IFBB Tampa Pro in that category.
Major Wins: Her victory at the 2020 IFBB Tampa Pro qualified her for the Olympia stage as Ms. Olympia made its return that year.
Recent Competitions
LaDawn continues to be an active competitor, participating in recent events such as the 2024 IFBB Atlantic Coast Pro and the 2023 IFBB Tampa Pro.
LaDawn McDay is an American IFBB Professional Bodybuilder and educator who competes in the Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique categories.
Professional Career & Athletic Achievements
LaDawn earned her professional status after years of competing at the national level, including second-place finishes in two national competitions before turning pro. Her most notable competitive highlights include:
2021 Norfolk Pro: 1st Place Winner.
2020 Tampa Pro: 1st Place Winner (Women’s Bodybuilding).
Olympia Appearances: She has graced the prestigious Olympia stage multiple times, including a 2020/2021 qualification following her pro victories.
Division Transition: While primarily known for Women’s Bodybuilding, she recently returned to the Women’s Physique category, placing 8th or 9th at the 2023 Atlantic Coast Pro.
Professional & Personal Life
Outside of bodybuilding, LaDawn is a dedicated educator in Detroit, Michigan.
Teaching Career: She has a long-standing career as an elementary and high school special education resource teacher.
Education: She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education and Teaching (2000) and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching (1997) from Wayne State University.
Training Style: She is known for a rigorous schedule, often training at 5 a.m. with Team Infinity while managing her full-time teaching career.