Marija Iveković-Meštrović

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Marija Iveković-Meštrović (born 13 May 1981) is a Croatian former Paralympic athlete who competed at international track and field competitions. She competed in discus throw, long jump, pentathlon and sprinting events, she was a two-time World champion and a European champion. She lost most of her sight aged thirteen.[1][2][3]

Marija Iveković
Personal information
Full nameMarija Ivekovic-Meštrović
Born (1981-05-13) 13 May 1981 (age 43)
Nova Gradiška, Yugoslavia
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight69 kg (152 lb)
Sport
Country Croatia
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT12, F12, P12
Event(s)AK Agram, Zagreb, Croatia
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Croatia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Assen Long jump F12
Gold medal – first place 2011 Christchurch Discus throw F12
Silver medal – second place 2002 Lille Pentathlon P13
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Assen Discus throw F12
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Lyon Discus throw F11/12
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Espoo Pentathlon P13
Silver medal – second place 2005 Espoo Long jump T12
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Espoo Discus throw F11/12
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Swansea Discus throw F11/12

References

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  1. ^ "Marija Ivekovic - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 5 February 2022. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Marija Ivekovic Mestrovic - Athlete Profile (in Croatian)". hasosi.hr. 5 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Marija Ivekovic - AK Agram (in Croatian)". AK Agram. 5 February 2022.