Jyothi Yarraji Wins Gold Medal And Sets National Record In Women’s 100m Hurdles
This marked the fourth time Jyothi Yarraji set India’s 100m hurdles national record.
This marked the fourth time Jyothi Yarraji set India’s 100m hurdles national record.
Dutee owns the Indian university all-time record with a time of 11.32 seconds in winning the World University Games gold last year.
“My sore left thigh prevented a smooth action. I will try to improve and qualify for the Olympics,” said Halder, who is ranked 19th in the Olympic qualifiers list.
The 25-year-old Manipur girl lifted 87 kg in snatch in her second attempt and 115 kg in clean and jerk for a total of 203 kg. She competes in the women’s 49 kg category.
A few days ago, the athlete became the first Indian woman to enter the javelin throw final at the World Championships in Doha.
Annu recorded personal best national throw with an attempt of 62.43m to become the first woman from the country to qualify for the javelin final in the World Championships.