Maria Strong (athlete)

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]

Maria Strong
Personal information
Nickname(s)Maz
NationalityAustralian
Born (1971-03-11) 11 March 1971
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportParalympic athletics
ClubAthletics Essendon
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 place2023 ParisWomen’s 100m T72
Silver medal – second place2023 ParisWomen’s Shot Put F33

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.
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