Maria Combrinck
Below the knee amputee, love throwing, weights, hiking and diving
Email: maria.meraai@gmail.com
2017
Women’s F44 Shot Put
Nedbank National Championships First Place - Improved African Record
Current IPC Ranking 4th in World
Women’s F44 Discus
Nedbank National Championships First Place
Current IPC Ranking 8th in World
OUTREACH
Learn to run clinics in conjunction with my prosthetist
FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
Challenged Athletes Foundation Sponsorship towards coaching and training
2016
Women’s F44 Shot Put
Nedbank National Championships First Place - Improved South African Record
Notwill Switzerland First place - New African Record
Women’s F44 Discus
Nedbank National Championships First Place
Notwill Switzerland First place
OUTREACH
Took part in “The Beast” obstacle course race to raise funds and awareness for amputees
2015
Wheelchair Basketball
Eagles - Team Manager
Rowing
Row with the Mixed LTA+ team - I still do it for power, but not my sport
2014
On 9 July 2014 my right foot was amputated.
