Marija Iveković-Meštrović

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
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 place2006 AssenLong jump F12
Gold medal – first place2011 ChristchurchDiscus throw F12
Silver medal – second place2002 LillePentathlon P13
Bronze medal – third place2006 AssenDiscus throw F12
Bronze medal – third place2013 LyonDiscus throw F11/12
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2005 EspooPentathlon P13
Silver medal – second place2005 EspooLong jump T12
Bronze medal – third place2005 EspooDiscus throw F11/12
Bronze medal – third place2014 SwanseaDiscus throw F11/12

References
  1. "Marija Ivekovic - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 5 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Marija Ivekovic Mestrovic - Athlete Profile (in Croatian)". hasosi.hr. 5 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Marija Ivekovic - AK Agram (in Croatian)". AK Agram. 5 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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