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Maryana Naumova
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Naumova at the 2013 Arnold Classic
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Maryana Aleksandrovna Naumova
22 April 1999 Staraya Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia
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| Occupation | Powerlifter, journalist, TV presenter, war correspondent |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Parent(s) | Aleksandr Valentinovich Naumov Olga Igorevna Ivanova |
Maryana Aleksandrovna Naumova (born April 22, 1999) is a Russian powerlifter, journalist, and TV presenter. She became famous for her strength in the bench press and was one of the best young female lifters in the world. Maryana has won many world championships and set over 15 world records for her age group. She also holds a special sports title in Russia.
Between 2009 and 2016, she competed in many powerlifting events around the world. She set records in different sports groups. Maryana was the first girl under 18 years old allowed to compete in professional powerlifting. She even appeared on the cover of Powerlifting USA magazine.
In 2016, a sports group found that Maryana had used forbidden substances. Because of this, she was not allowed to compete for two years. She started competing again in 2018.
Since 2022, Maryana Naumova has been a TV presenter. She works on a show called Vremya Pokazhet on Channel One. She also reports from different places and shares her experiences online.
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Early Life and Sports
Maryana was born on April 22, 1999, in a town called Staraya Russa in Russia. She went to school in Khimki. After finishing high school in 2017, she started studying at the Russian State University for the Humanities.
When she was four years old, in 2003, she started doing sports aerobics. In 2009, when she was ten, she began powerlifting. She focused on the bench press, which is a lift where you push a weight up while lying on a bench.
Powerlifting Achievements
Maryana Naumova made history as the first female athlete under 18 to compete in professional powerlifting events. In March 2015, she took part in the Arnold Classic. There, she set a new record for women in the Arnold BenchBach event by lifting 150 kg.
After the competition, she spoke with Arnold Schwarzenegger. She asked him to help improve relations between Russia and the United States. She also gave him letters from children in the Donbas region. Maryana has said that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a very important person in her life.
A Challenge in Her Career
In March 2016, Maryana Naumova faced a challenge in her sports career. She was the only female athlete from a major powerlifting group to compete at the Arnold Sports Festival. During this time, a test showed that she had used substances that were not allowed in sports.
Because of this, the sports group stopped her from competing for two years. She also had to pay a fine. Maryana returned to competitive powerlifting in 2018.
Public Activities and Views
Maryana Naumova has been involved in humanitarian work. She has traveled to different places to help people. For example, she visited Damascus in Syria to support humanitarian efforts. She also believes strongly in social justice and helping ordinary people.
In 2017, Maryana shared her thoughts on fairness. She said that she believes in a society where everyone has a fair chance. She felt that in the past, people had more social support. She thinks it's unfair when society is divided into very rich and ordinary people who struggle.
In 2022, Maryana Naumova made a video for Arnold Schwarzenegger. She invited him to visit the Donbas region. She wanted him to see the situation of the people there. She said that since he had visited soldiers in other places, he should also be brave enough to visit children in Donbas. Maryana has also reported from these areas.
Restrictions on Travel
On January 7, 2023, Maryana Naumova was placed on a list of people facing restrictions by Ukraine. This was because she often visited areas in Ukraine to report on the situation. These restrictions mean that her assets might be blocked, and she cannot do certain business activities. Earlier, another group had also suggested that international restrictions be placed on her.
Awards and Recognition
Maryana Naumova has received several awards for her public work and sports achievements.
Awards from Russian Organizations
- On April 28, 2015, she received a Letter of Gratitude from the Moscow Regional Duma. This was for her active public work and high skills.
- On December 30, 2015, she was given a special badge of honor from Khimki Urban District.
- On September 24, 2019, she received a Letter of Gratitude from the State Duma of the Russian Federation. This was for her humanitarian work in Donbas.
- On March 12, 2020, she was awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Moscow Regional Duma. This was for helping develop sports for children and young people and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Other Awards
- She received the Order of "Friendship" from a union of communist organizations on April 22, 2016.
- On April 22, 2019, she received the highest award from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
Awards from Other Countries
- She was given the honorary title "Honored Master of Sports of the DNR" on April 24, 2015. This was for her great help in raising the reputation of the Donetsk People's Republic and its athletes. It also recognized her efforts to help children and her courage.
- She received a special Badge of Distinction "For Merit to the Republic" on May 4, 2017. This was for her public work, humanitarian efforts, and protecting people's rights in the Donetsk People's Republic.
- She was named an Honorary Citizen of the DNR on May 7, 2021.
