Jonelle Botha

Age: 22

I have a diverse background, from competitive gymnastics as a child to embracing resistance training in my teenage years. Overcoming health challenges like hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, I discovered a passion for heavy weightlifting two years ago. In 2023, I competed in my first Bikini bodybuilding contest. I’m a final year education student at Stellenbosch University, and also pursuing qualifications in Health and Wellness coaching and Personal training. My goal is to inspire others on their fitness journeys.

I believe I’d make a great 2023 Face of Fitness winner and Biogen ambassador because my story is relatable. I’ve faced health and weight challenges, making my journey realistic and inspiring. I aspire to provide the support I needed during my own weight-loss journey. I hit the gym by 5:00 AM, focusing on strength training, posing, and cardio. I balance this with university lectures and personal training studies. Discipline in eating habits, developed over years of battling weight issues, is essential to my routine.