IFBB PRO Women's Bodybuilding
CanadaMona Poursaleh is a Toronto-based IFBB Pro female bodybuilder and the first Iranian woman to earn a professional card in the sport.
Early Life and Career
Origins: Born in Iran, she began training at age 12, initially practicing swimming and martial arts.
Immigration: She moved to Canada in 2003, where she initially worked as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer.
Competition Debut: After four years of preparation, she won the overall bodybuilding division in her first show in 2010.
Turning Pro: She earned her IFBB Pro status in 2018.
Professional Career and Achievements
Mona has established herself as a top-tier international competitor in the Women’s Bodybuilding division.
Notable Wins: Won the 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro, which qualified her for the Ms. Olympia.
Olympia Performance: Placed 4th at the 2021 Ms. Olympia, her career-best on the sport’s biggest stage.
Recent Contests
- 2022 Ms. Olympia: 12th place
- 2022 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro: 5th place
- 2021 Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro: 3rd place
Education and Personal Life
Academics: She is an alumna of George Brown College (GBC) and York University
Professional Work: Beyond bodybuilding, she is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) specializing in sports massage, deep tissue, and fascia release
Coaching: She serves as a posing coach for other athletes