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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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| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Powerlifting |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Parent(s) | Aleksandr Valentinovich Naumov Olga Igorevna Ivanova |
Maryana Aleksandrovna Naumova (Russian: Марьяна Алекса́ндровна Нау́мова; born April 22, 1999, Staraya Russa) is a Russian powerlifter. She is known for her skill in the bench press and was a top teenage girl in this sport worldwide. Maryana has won many world championships. She has also set over 15 world records for her age group. She holds the title of Master of Sport of Russia, International Class.
Maryana started her sports journey in 2009 when she was ten years old. From 2009 to 2016, she won many awards at World Powerlifting Championships. She competed in both Open and Junior categories. Maryana holds world records from several sports federations. She also won Russian championships.
She was the first girl under 18 allowed to compete in professional powerlifting. She achieved the "Elite of Russia" standard. Maryana was even featured on the cover of a major powerlifting magazine, Powerlifting USA. Her father, Alexander Valentinovich Naumov, is her coach. Maryana's younger sister, Alexandra Alexandrovna Naumova, is also a powerlifter. She is a champion in Moscow for classic bench press.
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Early Life and Sports Beginnings
Maryana Naumova was born on April 22, 1999. Her hometown is Staraya Russa in Novgorod Oblast, Russia. She went to school at Khimki general education lyceum No. 12. After finishing high school in 2017, she began studying at the Russian State University for the Humanities. She focused on International Relations.
Maryana started doing sports aerobics in 2003. In 2009, she began powerlifting, specializing in the bench press.
Powerlifting Career Highlights
Maryana Naumova made history as the first female under 18 to join professional powerlifting events. In March 2015, she took part in the Arnold Classic. There, she set a new female record in the Arnold BenchBach event. She lifted an impressive 150 kg (330 lb). After the competition, she spoke with Arnold Schwarzenegger. She also gave him letters from children in the Donbas region. She said Arnold Schwarzenegger is a very important person to her.
Disqualification from Competition
In March 2016, Maryana Naumova faced a challenge in her career. She was the only female athlete from the IPF federation at the Arnold Sports Festival. During the event, she tested positive in a doping test. The test showed traces of certain substances. Because of this, the 17-year-old athlete was disqualified. The IPF sports federation suspended her for two years. She also had to pay a fine. In 2018, she was able to return to major sports competitions.
Public Work and Humanitarian Efforts
Maryana Naumova is also known for her public work. She is a blogger and a member of the Khimki Public Chamber. She has been involved in humanitarian aid around the world. For example, she traveled to Damascus to help people. She also visited the Donbas region. She wanted to see the challenges faced by civilians there.
Maryana has received several awards for her public and humanitarian work. These awards recognize her efforts to help others.
Awards and Recognition
Maryana Naumova has received many honors for her work.
Awards for Public and Sports Contributions
- On April 28, 2015, she received a Letter of Gratitude. This was from the Moscow Regional Duma. It was for her active public work and high professionalism.
- On December 30, 2015, she was given a special badge. It was called "With gratitude from the Head" of Khimki Urban District.
- On September 24, 2019, she received a Letter of Gratitude. This was from the State Duma of the Russian Federation. It recognized her humanitarian mission in Donbass.
- On March 12, 2020, she was awarded a Certificate of Merit. This was from the Moscow Regional Duma. It was for helping develop children's and youth sports. It also recognized her work in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Special Orders and Titles
- She received the Order of "Friendship" SCP-CPSU on April 22, 2016.
- On April 22, 2019, she was given the Order of Merit to the Party of the CPRF. This is a high award from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
- She earned the honorary title "Honored Master of Sports of the DNR." This was on April 24, 2015. It was for her great help in raising the profile of the region. It also recognized her efforts to help children there.
- On May 4, 2017, she received the Badge of Distinction "For Merit to the Republic." This was for her public and charitable work. It also recognized her efforts to protect human rights.
- On May 7, 2021, she was named Honorary Citizen of the DNR.
