Maria Larsson (athlete)

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Maria Larsson
Personal information
Born (1994-03-24) 24 March 1994 (age 29)
Gothenburg, Sweden [1]
Education University of Arizona
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) 3000 m steeplechase
College team Arizona Wildcats

Maria Larsson (born 24 March 1994 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish runner competing primarily in the 3000 metres steeplechase. [2] She represented her country at the 2017 World Championships without reaching the final.

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International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
2013 European Junior Championships Rieti, Italy 4th3000 m s'chase10:12.83
2016 European Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands 19th (h)3000 m s'chase 9:50.16
2017 World Championships London, United Kingdom 23rd (h)3000 m s'chase 9:48.13

Personal bests

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Outdoor

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