Pekli, Maria (1972–)
Pekli, Maria (1972–)
Australian-Hungarian judoka. Born June 12, 1972, in Baja, Hungary.
Competed for Hungary at Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996) Olympics; moved to Melbourne; representing Australia, won a bronze medal for 52-57kg lightweight at Sydney Olympics (2000); won gold medal at Commonwealth Games (2002); placed 1st in 57kg at US Open (2003) and 1st at Oceanic championships (2002, 2003).
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