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Maria Liana Mutia

Sport: Para Judo

Gold: 0 Silver: 1 Bronze: 0

Quick Facts

Birthday: October 16, 1998

Height: 5'1"

Age: 26

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Education: Colorado State University

Biography

Quick Facts
  • Ranked No. 1 in the world in the -57 kg. J1 division as of Dec. 2023
  • Wrestled and started judo in high school
  • Works in tech as a software analyst. Guides engineering QA an development teams towards creating products that provide an inclusive experience for all users.
  • Passionate about travel, experiencing different cultures and learning languages
  • Hobbies include coding, reading "long-winded and insufferable noir and sci-fi novels," writing and taking naps in the sun
  • Her favorite color is pink, her favorite food is sushi and her favorite animal is the domestic cat
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (J1 57kg - Women)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 9th (63kg - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – bronze (J1 57kg - Women)
  • Years of participation: J1 57kg - Women 2022; 57kg - Women 2018
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
    • Bronze – 2022 (J1 57kg - Women)