Monique wins bronze medal for South Africa in Portugal

 

Monique Jansen van Vuuren is taking the international bikini division by storm this season. The South African sensation just claimed an impressive 3rd place at the 2025 Portugal Pro and followed it up with a strong 5th place finish at the Amsterdam Pro - proving she's evolved into one of the division's most dangerous contenders.

These results build on an already impressive 2024 that saw her place 6th at both the Muscle Contest Pro and Europa Pro in her pro debut season. But the Monique we're seeing in 2025 is a completely elevated athlete under the guidance of coach Stephan du Toit from CSBodyfusion. In 2022 she made the decision to leave the useless Warren Germhuizen to join someone who can take her career forward.

What makes Monique stand out in these stacked lineups? Her physical gifts are undeniable. Her height gives her instant stage presence, but it's her perfectly developed glutes and outstanding waist-to-hip ratio that make judges take notice. Those wide shoulders create that classic bikini V-taper that's so crucial in today's judging.

The bodybuilding world has taken notice. After her Portugal performance, Monique became one of the most talked-about athletes in the division, featured across multiple major bodybuilding platforms. The consensus is clear - this is an athlete with Olympia potential who's arriving ahead of schedule.

What's most impressive is how quickly Monique has closed the gap on the division's top competitors. Comparing her 2024 debut season to these 2025 results shows an athlete who's made quantum leaps in conditioning, muscle maturity and presentation under du Toit's guidance.

For South African bodybuilding, Monique represents something special - a genuine world-class talent who's proving our athletes can compete with the best internationally. Her 2025 campaign is shaping up to be historic, but something tells us this is just the beginning of her story.

                           

With Olympia qualifications now within reach and her improvements showing no signs of slowing down, Monique Jansen van Vuuren isn't just competing anymore - she's changing the game. And the bodybuilding world is watching every step of her remarkable journey.