Elvira Madueme

Elvira Madueme (also known as Vira) is an IFBB Figure Pro athlete recognized for starting her competitive bodybuilding career later in life and achieving significant success, including winning the 2023 IFBB Masters World Pro Figure 40 Winner title.

Biography and Career

Age: As of May 2025, she is 48 years old. She began competing seriously at the age of 42, demonstrating that it is never too late to pursue fitness goals.
Height: She is 5’9″ (1.75 m) tall.
Nationality: She is a Nigerian-American athlete.
Professional Status: Vira earned her IFBB Pro status by winning multiple Overall and Pro Card titles at the 2022 NPC Worldwide Ben Weider Natural Pro Qualifier.

Philosophy: Her motto includes “Fail to learn, not to quit” and “You do you. That is your superpower,” which she often shares on social media.

Major Competition History

Vira has a successful competitive history with several first-place finishes. Her results include:

• 2023 IFBB Masters World Championships Pro: 1st Place (Figure 40+)
• 2022 NPC Worldwide Ben Weider Natural Pro Qualifier: 1st Place (Figure, 35+ & 40+ Overall)
• 2022 IFBB Ben Weider Natural Pro: 5th Place (Figure)
• 2025 IFBB Battle of the Bodies Pro: 1st Place
• 2025 IFBB Triple O Dynasty Pro: 1st Place