AnnMaria De Mars is a well-known judo player who made history by becoming the first woman to win a gold medal at the World Judo Championships in the 56 kg weight class in 1984. She is also a well-known novelist and a United States technology executive. She also teaches Applied Engineering and Biostatistics as an Adjunct Professor.

Early age and childhood of AnnMaria De Mars

AnnMaria De Mars was born in the United States on August 15, 1958, at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. She grew up in Scott Force Base Camp, where she was born and raised.

Judo had always piqued her curiosity since she was a child. She never considered becoming a Judoka because she excelled in her studies and desired to pursue a career as a novelist.

Who are the parents of AnnaMaria De Mars?

Joseph Arthur Waddell and Marcella Ann Waddell have a daughter named Judoka Mars.

She has kept her father’s and mother’s professions hidden from the public eye.

She is the sole child in her family, as she has not released any information about her siblings in the public thus far.