Maria Seifert (born 15 May 1991) is a Paralympian

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from Germany competing mainly in category T37 sprint events. She competed in the

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, China, where she won a bronze medal in the women's 100 metres – T37 event and a bronze medal in the women's 200 metres – T37 event.

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* * * 1991 births Living people Paralympic athletes for Germany Paralympic bronze medalists for Germany Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2008 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the World Para Athletics Championships Medalists at the World Para Athletics European Championships {{Germany-Paralympic-medalist-stub