Yelena Aleksandrovna Panova, often spelled Elena Panova, (Russian: Елена Александровна Панова; born April 26, 1979) is a female bodybuilder from Voronezh, Russia[1] Elena graduated from the Voronezh State Technical University with a master's degree in Public Relations.

She was also inspired by the magazines with well-known female bodybuilders as Lenda Murray, Cory Everson and Juliette Bergmann on their covers.

In 2003 Elena competed in her first contest FBFR Southern Russia Third Championship "Samson 22", finishing in sixth place.

[2] In 2004 Panova suffered a car crash injury and was not able to train and compete for a year.

In 2006 Elena earned her professional status at WFF-WBBF Europe Pro Championship, finishing in fourth place.