Maria Strong

Personal Details

Date of birth:: 11 March 1971

Sporting Details

Olympic / Paralympic History:

2024, Paris Paralympic Games - Qualified F33 shot put

2020, Tokyo Paralympic Games - Bronze, F33 shot put

World Championships History:

2023, World Para Athletics Championships, Paris, Silver F33 shot put, Gold T72 100m

2019, World Para Athletics Championships, Dubai, F33 shot put

Maria in the News

Tokyo 2020: Our Paralympians Inspired the World

September 16, 2021

Emily Petricola wins gold at her first Paralympic Games.

It’s Go Time in Tokyo: Paralympics Preview

August 25, 2021

After having to overcome so much adversity, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are finally here! Our Paralympians serve to remind us that anything is possible.

WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Olympic Qualifiers, National Champions and Tokyo athletes on target

March 29, 2021

In VIS sport, Linden Hall and Cat Bisset both recorded Olympic 800m qualifying times, the VIS rowers and cyclists dominated national championships and Penny Smith proved that she is on track for Tokyo.

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