Linda Morais Full Circle Wrestling Journey

Takedown's Practice to podium Presents World Champion Linda Morais

From “Baby Lutte” to the World Stage: The Journey of Linda Morais

Every journey has a starting point—and for Linda Morais, it began in Grade 8 at École secondaire L’Essor in Tecumseh ON  . What started as a simple visit during the school’s open house would unknowingly shape the course of her life. Her father, noticing a wrestling demonstration and seeing girls competing, immediately felt the sport was a perfect match for his strong, determined daughter. Encouraged to give it a try, Linda stepped onto the mat through the school’s “baby lutte” program—and never looked back.

Under the mentorship of Monsieur David Tremblay Sr, she quickly found more than just a sport. Wrestling became a passion, a discipline, and a community. The team environment fueled her growth, and it wasn’t long before her natural strength and competitive spirit set her apart. What began as curiosity soon evolved into a lifelong pursuit of excellence.

Over the next decade, Linda Morais rose through the ranks to become one of Canada’s elite wrestlers, proudly representing her country on the international stage. Her accomplishments reflect years of dedication, resilience, and world-class performance:

• Olympian – Paris 2024 Olympic Games

• World Champion (2019 – 59 kg)

• World Championship Bronze Medalist (2016, 2022)

• Silver Medalist – Commonwealth Games 2022

• 2× World University Champion (2016, 2018)

• Canadian National Team member for over 10 years

Her 2019 World Championship victory stands as a defining moment—placing her among an elite group of Canadian women to ever reach the top of the podium on the world stage.

Coach Zilberman and World Champion 2019

Team Morais Support Crew Family (Mom-Dad-Friends)  Olympic Games

Today, her journey has come full circle.

Now a teacher at École secondaire L’Essor, Linda Morais is stepping off the world stage and into a new role—one that allows her to give back to the very program that shaped her. After years of training with the Montreal Wrestling Club and competing internationally, she is transitioning into mentorship, working closely to carry on M. Tremblay’s legacy.

Team L'essor WECSSA Champions

Back where it all began, she is now inspiring the next generation of wrestlers—proving that with the right opportunity, guidance, and belief, a young student stepping onto the mat for the first time can one day become a world champion.

If you have met Linda you will agree she is a World Champion person.