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Deepthi Jeevanji wins Bronze in 400m final at Paralympics

  • Deepthi Jeevanji won the bronze medal in women’s 400m T20 final
  • She became the second Indian athlete after Preethi Pal to win a medal in a track event for the country at the Paralympics
  • India has won 16 medals - three gold, five silver and eight bronze - at the ongoing edition

03 Sep 2024

Deepthi Jeevanji wins Bronze in 400m final at Paralympics

Deepthi Jeevanji won the bronze medal in women’s 400m T20 final with a timing of 55.82s at Paris Paralympics 2024 on Tuesday.

Reigning world champion Deepthi was close to winning a silver before Turkey’s Aysel Onder (55.23s), who broke Deepthi’s world record during the heats, overtook her. Ukraine’s Yuliia Shuliar clinched gold, clocking 55.16s.

Deepthi became the second Indian athlete after Preethi Pal to win a medal in a track event for the country at the Paralympic Games. Preethi had clinched bronze in women’s 100m T35 and 200m T35, making her the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win multiple Paralympic medals.

India has won 16 medals - three gold, five silver and eight bronze - at the ongoing edition.

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