LONDA Maria Natalia

Indonesia
Athletics
29 Oct 1990
32
Female
1.65/5'5''

Events and Medals

Discipline Event Rank Medal
ATH Athletics Women's Long Jump  

Schedule

Change
Start Time Location Event Status
Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
Women's Long Jump Final
Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

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RankEventYearLocationResult
Asian Games
1Women's Long Jump2014Incheon, KOR6.55
5Women's Long Jump2018Indonesia6.45
10Women's Triple Jump2014Incheon, KOR13.39
Olympic Games
QualificationWomen's Long Jump2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA6.29
World Championships
QualificationWomen's Long Jump2019Doha, QAT6.36
QualificationWomen's Triple Jump2007Osaka, JPN12.94
Asian Championships
9Women's Long Jump2023Bangkok, THA5.97
South East Asian Games
1Women's Long Jump2023Phnom Penh, CAM6.28
1Women's Long Jump2019Capas, PHI6.47
1Women's Long Jump2015Singapore, SIN6.70
1Women's Triple Jump2015Singapore, SIN13.75
1Women's Long Jump2013Naypyidaw, MYA6.39
1Women's Triple Jump2013Naypyidaw, MYA14.17
2Women's Triple Jump2023Phnom Penh, CAM13.50
2Women's Triple Jump2019Capas, PHI13.60
2Women's Long Jump2017Kuala Lumpur, MAS6.47
2Women's Triple Jump2017Kuala Lumpur, MAS13.52
2Women's Long Jump2011Indonesia6.47
2Women's Triple Jump2011Indonesia13.73
3Women's Long Jump2021Hanoi, VIE6.18
3Women's Triple Jump2021Hanoi, VIE13.45
3Women's Long Jump2009Vientiane, LAO6.23
3Women's Triple Jump2009Vientiane, LAO13.31
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Mary (viva, 09 Sep 2017)

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Sport. (Athlete, 23 Sep 2023)

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Athlete, Public Servant

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Teaching - Institute of Teacher Training and Education PGRI Bali, Indonesia

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Husband I Made Sukariata

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English, Indonesian

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Bali [Indonesia]

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I Made Sukariata [national, husband], INA

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Her husband I Made Sukariata competed in long jump at national level in Indonesia and has served as a coach for the Indonesian athletics team. (jatengnetwork, 11 May 2022; sport, 23 Nov 2021)

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2007 for Indonesia (Athlete, 29 Sep 2014)

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She injured her foot during the women's triple jump at the 2023 South East Asian Games in Cambodia. She went on to win silver in triple jump and gold in long jump at the Games. (antaranews, 11 May 2023)

She injured a tendon in her left leg and ligaments in both knees at the 2015 South East Asian Games in Singapore, but still went on to win gold in triple jump and long jump at the Games. She required a break from the sport to recover from the injury in 2015, and her training continued to be affected by the problem through to 2019. (Kompas, 15 Nov 2021; cnnindonesia, 08 Jan 2020; sport, 29 Mar 2018; thejakartapost, 23 Aug 2017)

An ankle injury meant she was unable to compete at the 2007 South East Asian Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. (suarakarya-online, 07 Nov 2007)
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She took up athletics while in primary school in Bali, Indonesia. In the fifth grade her father took her to a field where she saw professional athletes training, including national athlete and coach I Ketut Pageh. Pageh noticed her talent and encouraged her to start training at school, and eventually began coaching her in her teens. (viva, 09 Dec 2017; rappler, 23 Jul 2016; Athlete, 29 Sep 2014; Media Indonesia, 13 Jul 2008)

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"At first, I was forced by my parents. I was asked to watch athletes training on the field. Gradually, I joined the training, entered several tournaments, and eventually won medals. One of the reasons why I chose to jump was that I don't like running." (sports, 25 Mar 2021; Athlete, 29 Sep 2014; koran-jakarta, 25 Dec 2013)

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Winning gold in long jump at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 23 Sep 2023)

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Her father. (Athlete, 23 Sep 2023)

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Her family. (Athlete, 23 Sep 2023)

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"Do your best in every moment you have." (Athlete, 23 Sep 2023)

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She was the flag bearer for Indonesia at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (olympic, 05 Aug 2016)

In 2014 she received an Achievement Award from the Indonesian National Sports Committee. (thebalipost, 10 Mar 2014; detik, 07 Mar 2014)

Additional Information

General
RETIREMENT AND RETURN
She announced her retirement from the Indonesian national team after the 2019 South East Asian Games in the Philippines due to a recurring Achilles tendon injury and problems with both ankles. In 2020 she spent time coaching the Bali province athletics team in Indonesia. She decided to make a return to international competition after winning gold at the 2021 National Sports Week [PON] in Papua, Indonesia. "I wanted to return because there was a considerable result gap between me and my juniors. After winning gold [at the 2021 PON], I decided to cancel my retirement. It turned out I still have the opportunity to continue. My legs are getting better, it also motivates me to continue." (olahraga, 02 Dec 2021; sport, 25 Nov 2021, 05 Oct 2021, 08 Dec 2019; kompas, 06 Oct 2021; bali.tribunnews, 05 Oct 2021; sport.tempo, 08 Dec 2019)

CUSTOMISED SHOES
She has used customised running shoes since sustaining multiple injuries in 2015. "Due to my injuries, I began using a customised insole for my shoes. It was my doctor's suggestion. It was also because of the sole length difference between my left and right foot. My knee injuries also affected that decision. So I've been using customised shoes ever since." (cnnindonesia, 08 Jan 2020)

MEDICAL CONDITION
She suffered from restricted blood flow in her legs as a child. She underwent surgery to correct the issue, but this resulted in her left leg being slightly longer than her right leg. (straitstimes, 31 Jul 2016; sinarharapan, 02 Oct 2014)

OCCUPATION
She has worked as a civil servant at the Office of Education, Youth and Sports of Bali Province in Indonesia. (nusabali, 11 May 2023; kempalan, 24 Nov 2021; bali, 05 Oct 2021; disdikpora.baliprov, 08 Sep 2020)

FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree in sports education at the Ganesha University of Education in Bali, Indonesia. (pasca, 06 Dec 2021)

Legend
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Bronze Medal Event