Hear from Monique
- Who do you most admire?"My grandparents. They are very strong and caring people who would do anything for their family. They have been my No. 1 supporters since day one."
CareerTimeline
Most Notable
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Best Blocker at 2020 Paralympic Games
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USAV Women's Sitting Player of the Year - 2015, 2017, 2019
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Best Server at 2017 World ParaVolley Super 6
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Member of the U.S. Women's Sitting Team that was named "Best Paralympic Team" at the 2016 Team USA Awards
Events
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2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games - Gold
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2022 Dutch Tournament - Gold
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2022 ParaVolley World Championships - Bronze
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2021 Golden Nations League - Gold
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2019 World ParaVolley Super 6 - Gold
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2019 Parapan American Games - Gold
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2018 ParaVolley World Championships - Silver
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2017 World ParaVolley World Super 6 - Silver
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2016 Paralympic Games in Rio - Gold
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2016 World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup - Gold
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2016 Dutch Tournament - Gold
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2015 Parapan American Games - Gold
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2014 ParaVolley World Championship - Silver
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2012 Paralympic Games in London - Silver
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2012 Shanghai Tournament
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2012 Dutch Tournament
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2011 Parapan American Zonal Championship - Gold
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2011 ECVD Continental Cup - Gold
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2011 Shanghai Tournament
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2010 WOVD Sitting Volleyball World Championship - Silver
Personal Highlights
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Became an amputee after her foot was smashed between two forklifts during an accident at work
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Married husband Landon Matthews in 2016
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Grandparents are Ray Bachmeier and Bev Bachmeier
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Older brother, Josh and younger brother, Cody
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All-state softball player in high school
Monique Matthews Posters