IFBB PRO Women's Physique
United KingdomAdriana Mawdsley (also known as Adriana Ford) is a British IFBB Pro bodybuilder recognized for her late-career entry and rapid ascent in the sport, earning her Pro Card at age 59.
Competitive Career & Pro Status
- IFBB Pro Status: She officially earned her Pro Card in October 2025 at the NPC Amateur Olympia in Las Vegas, where she achieved dual victories in both the Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique divisions.
- Rapid Rise: She began competing only two years prior in 2023 at nearly 58 years of age.
- Accolades: She was named the PCA Inspirational Female Athlete of the Year in 2023 after winning the UK Open in her debut year.
2025 Competition History
- October 2025: 1st Place, Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique at the NPC Amateur Olympia (Pro Card win)
- August 2025: 4th Place, Figure at the NPC Worldwide Olympia Amateur Eastern Europe
- July 2025: 1st Place, Figure at the NPC Worldwide tbJP International Pro Qualifier
- July 2025: 1st Place, Figure and 3rd Place, Women’s Physique at the NPC Worldwide MK Classic
Biography & Personal Details
- Location: Based in the UK; she has trained at facilities such as Muscle Hut Medway
- Coaching: She is coached by Callum Abbott of Precision Coaching
- Inspiration: Known for her motto “age is just a number”, she has become a significant figure in the masters bodybuilding community for her high-level physique developed later in life