Mariya Abakumova facts for kids
Abakumova in 2015
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| Full name | Mariya Vasiliyevna Abakumova | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Russian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 January 1986 Stavropol, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 1.79 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Russia |
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| Sport | Women's athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Javelin throw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | CSKA Moscow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Mariya Vasiliyevna Abakumova (Russian: Мария Васильевна Абакумова) is a Russian athlete. She was born on January 15, 1986. Mariya is known for competing in the javelin throw, which is a sport where athletes throw a spear-like object as far as they can.
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Mariya's Sports Journey
Mariya Abakumova found her passion for athletics and throwing thanks to her coach, Irina Vladimirovna Kamarova. Her parents were also involved in sports. They were great role models for her.
Mariya competed in the Olympic Games twice. She was at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2008, she first won a silver medal. In 2012, she first finished tenth. She also first won a gold medal at the 2011 World Championships.
In 2013, Mariya won the Summer Universiade competition. She threw the javelin 65.12 meters. Later that year, she won a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships. Her throw was 65.09 meters.
Challenges and Changes
In 2016, news came out about some athletes, including Mariya, having issues with past drug tests. These tests were from the 2008 Olympic Games. This happened because of a larger situation involving sports in Russia.
After more checks, it was confirmed that some of Mariya's results were not valid. This meant she had to give back the medal she won in 2008. Her results from other competitions between 2008 and 2012 were also changed. Mariya tried to appeal this decision, but the sports court upheld the original ruling.
Mariya's Family Life
Mariya Abakumova is married to another Russian javelin thrower, Dmitry Tarabin. In June 2014, Mariya and Dmitry welcomed twins. Their daughters are named Kira and Milana.
Images for kids
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Mariya Abakumova competing in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: María Abakúmova para niños
