Linda Morais

Linda Morais (born 31 July 1993) is a wrestler competing for Canada.

Early life Morais was born in Tecumseh, Ontario and grew up in Southwestern Ontario.

Wrestling career She won a gold medal in the 59 kg freestyle at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships and a bronze medal in the 60 kg freestyle at the 2016 World Wrestling Championships. She won one of the bronze medals in the 68kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia. She is also a two-time (2018 & 2016) World University Championship gold medallist.

Morais placed first in the 57 kg freestyle at the 2019 Canadian Wrestling Trials held in Niagara, Canada, earning a spot for the Canadian Olympic team at the Olympic qualifiers. However, she was unable to secure a spot in the top 2 in her weight-class at both the 2020 Pan-American Olympic Qualification Tournament and the 2021 World Olympic Qualification Tournament, failing to qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics as a result.

Morais competed at the 2024 Pan American Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament held in Acapulco, Mexico hoping to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. She was eliminated in her first match by Soleymi Caraballo of Venezuela. She defeated Alexandra Anghel of Romania in her Olympic wrestle-off match.

In December 2025, Morias announced her retirement.

Coaching career

Morais has returned home to southwestern Ontario, where her career began. She has become a teacher and started coaching the sport at L’Essor High School.