Maria Strong (athlete)

Maria Strong
Personal information
NicknameMaz
NationalityAustralian
Born (1971-03-11) 11 March 1971 (age 53)
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportParalympic athletics
ClubAthletics Essendon
Coached byJohn Eden
Medal record
Para-athletics
Representing  Australia
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo Women's shot put F33
World Para Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris Women’s 100m T72
Silver medal – second place 2023 Paris Women’s Shot Put F33

Maria Strong (born 11 March 1971) is an Australian Paralympic athlete. They won a bronze medal in Women's shot put F33 at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and a gold medal in the Women’s 100m T72 frame running and a silver medal in the Women's Shot Put F33 events at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships.[1] [2]

They have been selected for the 2024 Paris Paralympics in Women's Shot put F33, where they finished 8th. [3]

Strong is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Paris 23: Strong and Drysdale crowned T72 world champions". World Para Athletics. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Turner Lights Fuse as four Australians earn Paris Podium". Athletics Australia. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Fearnley Protégé Among Newest Members Of Australian Paralympic Team | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ Theil, Michele (31 August 2024). "These are the five LGBTQ+ athletes competing in the Paralympic athletics events". PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news. Retrieved 12 October 2024.

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