Maria Wattel Dutch professional bodybuilder
Fitness Desk, Delhi Magazine: Maria Wattel is a Dutch professional bodybuilder, personal trainer, and model who holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest female professional bodybuilder. Standing at 182.7 cm (5 ft 11.92 in), she achieved this recognition on January 15, 2021.
Born in the Netherlands, Maria splits her time between her home country and Greece. She discovered her passion for bodybuilding at the age of 19, following a childhood spent playing football with boys. Her first competitive bodybuilding event was in March 2005.
Maria’s height has presented challenges in her bodybuilding career. She has mentioned instances where judges were uncertain about how to score her due to her stature, sometimes leading to her being overlooked in competitions . Despite these obstacles, she has competed in several IFBB-sanctioned events, including:EssentiallySports+1BarBend+1
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2020 IFBB Romania Muscle Fest Pro – 8th place
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2021 IFBB Mr. Big Evolution Pro – 7th place
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2021 IFBB Europa Pro Championships – 12th place BarBend
Her dedication to the sport is evident in her rigorous training and diet regimen. Maria trains five days a week, incorporating both weight training and 30 to 60 minutes of cardio. She consumes six meals daily, each containing approximately 50 grams of protein, totaling around 300 grams of protein per day.
Beyond bodybuilding, Maria is active on social media, where she shares insights into her training, modeling work, and personal experiences. She uses her platform to advocate for greater inclusivity and recognition of diverse body types in the fitness industry.
