Monique Burkland Matthews
Sport: Sitting Volleyball
Gold: 3 Silver: 1 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: August 11, 1989
Height: 6'0"
Age: 36
Hometown: Ardmore, OK
Education: University of Central Oklahoma
Biography
Quick Facts
- Grandfather’s name is Ray Bachmeier and grandmother is Bev Bachmeier. Has one older brother, Josh, and a younger brother, Cody
- Became an amputee after her foot was smashed between two forklifts during an accident at work
- Attended Plainview High School where she was an All-State softball player
- Also participated in track and basketball
- Admires her grandparents because "they are very strong and caring people who would do anything for their family. They have been my No. 1 supporters since day one."
- Her favorite professional teams are the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers
- USAV Women’s Sitting Player of the Year (2015, 2017, 2019)
- Named Best Server at the 2017 World ParaVolley Super 6
- Married husband Landon Matthews in 2016
- Hobbies include playing with her nieces and nephew, playing with her cats and watching zombie movies.
Paralympic Experience
- 4-time Paralympian; 4-time Paralympic medalist (3 gold, 1 silver)
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games London 2012, silver (Team - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – bronze (Team - Women)
- Years of participation: Team - Women 2014, 2018, 2022
- Medals: 3 (2 silver, 1 bronze)
- Silver – 2018 (Team - Women); 2014 (Team - Women)
- Bronze – 2022 (Team - Women)
