Mona Pretorius (born 12 August 1988) is a South African weightlifter.[1] She competed in the women's 63 kg event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the bronze medal.[2][3]

Mona Pretorius
Personal information
NationalitySouth African
Born (1988-08-12) 12 August 1988 (age 35)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Women's weightlifting
Representing  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast 63 kg
Commonwealth Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Penang 63 kg
Silver medal – second place 2009 Penang 58 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Cape Town 69 kg
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Mahébourg 69 kg
Silver medal – second place 2009 Kampala 58 kg
Silver medal – second place 2010 Yaoundé 58 kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Cape Town 69 kg

She currently has her own Olympic Weightlifting coaching business which can be found on Lift Big Eat Big.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Mona Pretorius". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Mona Pretorius rewarded for her dedication with a Commonwealth bronze". IOL News. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Event Schedule - Women's 63kg". Gold Coast 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Olympic Weightlifting - Lift Big Eat Big". 21 August 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.

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