Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2006 for health reasons. (Athlete, 07 Nov 2019)
Reason: "Because my impairment allows me to do it." (Athlete, 10 Sep 2016)
Awards: She and fellow athletics competitor Samba Coulibaly were flag bearers for Mali at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
She and fellow athlete Youssouf Coulibaly were flag bearers for Mali at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (Comite National Olympique et Sportif du Mali Facebook page, 25 Aug 2021)
In 2014 she was named Best Female Para Athlete by the National Olympic and Sports Committee of Mali [CNOSM]. (afribone.com, 24 Jun 2014)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She works as a dressmaker. (Athlete, 07 Nov 2019)
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 14, 1983
Languages SpokenFrench
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Javelin Throw - F56 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 14.64 |
| 9 | Discus Throw - F55 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 18.64 |
| 11 | Discus Throw - F55 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 13.94 |
| 12 | Javelin Throw - F56 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 12.77 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 10 | Discus Throw - F55 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 17.11 |
| 12 | Javelin Throw - F56 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 13.33 |
