| Monique Jones[1][dead link] | |
|---|---|
| Bodybuilder | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | Mo,[2] Superwoman, The Golden Girl, The Dark Destroyer[3] |
| Born | March 12, 1979[4] Fort Knox, Kentucky |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[4][dead link] |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | |
| Best win | |
| Predecessor | None[1] |
| Successor | Maria Rita Bello[1] |
| Active | Retired 2009 (figure) Since 2008[1] |
Monique Jones (born March 12, 1979) is an American professional female bodybuilder.
At the age of 16, Monique has been involved in a fitness environment since she purchased her first gym membership. One day she was approached by a trainer who saw potential in her trying a competitive level sport. She then took upon herself to prepare for her first figure show. She competed in the SNBF show in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2001, which she placed 1st in the overall. In 2007, during her trip to nationals in Charleston, South Carolina, she was approached by the judges who told her she should crossover into bodybuilding, which she accepted.[2]
In 2008, Jones competed in her first bodybuilding competition at the South Carolina State show in Columbia, South Carolina, where she won the overall in women's bodybuilding. At the national realm, she placed 2nd or 3rd for her first three national showings. After placing first in the 2010 IFBB North American Championships, she won her IFBB Pro card.[2]
Since 2011, she has qualified for every Ms. Olympia held that year.[1]
Monique currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina. She is a Christian.[6] She is a NPC judge and contest prep coach, Her trainer is Johnny Stewart. She was homeschooled as a child. She has a daughter. Her sponsor company is Species Nutrition.[2][7]