IFBB PRO Figure
BrazilJanaína Ferreira is a prominent Brazilian IFBB Pro Figure athlete and personal trainer based in Brasília. She earned her elite professional status by winning the Overall Figure Champion title at the 2015 Arnold Classic Ohio. After taking a multi-year hiatus starting in 2018 to focus on motherhood and raise her two children, she officially resumed professional bodybuilding competition.
Athlete Biography
- Home Base: Brasília, Brazil.
- Division: Women’s Figure.
- Career Start: Began competing in regional bodybuilding events in 2009.
- Pro Card Milestone: Reached the pinnacle of her amateur career at the 2015 Arnold Classic Ohio, where she won her IFBB Pro Card by becoming the Overall Champion.
- Hiatus & Family: Stepped away from the competitive stage in 2018 to start a family. She spent five years focused entirely on raising her daughter, Ju, and her son, Anthony.
- The Return: Following her extended break, she announced her official return to the professional circuit, preparing for major domestic professional events like the Muscle Contest Brasil.
Competition History
Before moving onto the international IFBB Pro League circuit, Ferreira established her dominance in South America by securing titles as a 4x Brasiliense Champion and a 2x Brazilian National Champion.
Her recorded history at major international IFBB professional events includes:
| Year | Competition | Division | Placement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | IFBB Vancouver Pro | Figure | 3rd Place | Muscle & Fitness |
| 2016 | Arnold Classic Ohio (Figure International) | Figure | 11th Place | Muscle & Fitness |
| 2015 | IFBB Vancouver Pro | Figure | 2nd Place | Muscle & Fitness |
| 2015 | Arnold Classic Ohio (Amateur) | Figure | Overall Winner (Earned Pro Card) |