Jessica MacDonald was a bronze medalist at the 2013 World Championships and a bronze medalist at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. MacDonald began wrestling for Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario in 2003. Jessica is a three-time world medalist, and in 2012 earned the title of World Champion while competing in the 51 kg weight class of female wrestling. MacDonald describes her daughter Ella as her greatest motivator as her daughter motivates her to continue to strive for greatness and set an example for her.

• Who was your wrestling idol growing up? –  Monsieur David Tremblay, he was my secondary school wrestling coach from L’Essor in Windsor. He was my greatest mentor on and off the mats.
• Do you have a pre match routine? – Yes, I love to listen to music, visualizing my moves and the match and wearing the hanky my Mom made me
• Favorite wrestling moment of your career so far? – My favourite moment in my wrestling career so far was winning the 2020 Olympic Trials. It meant more to me than most could ever imagine. I overcame so many demons both mentally and physically. I was blessed to have so many friends and family in attendance to support me. My husband had the honour to be in my corner and at my side. And above all my daughter was there to witness my moment of victory and what determination and grit looks like.
• Best event you have taken part in? –  My all time favourite tournament was the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. I had an absolute blast at the Games. I took in the whole experience and my husband, daughter and mother were all there to support me on my journey.
• Advice for the next generation of wrestlers? – My advice for the next generation of wrestlers is to seize the moment. To take it all it. To never give up hope. And to always give it your all. If they do that they will never have a regret. This sport brings as much joy as suffering but ultimately, this sport prepares us to be fighters in life with a “never give up” attitude.