Indian athlete Hima Das created history by winning gold in the women’s 400-metre event at the IAAF World Unde 20 in Finland.
Held at Tampere, Hima on Thursday registered a time of 51.46 seconds in the final at the Ratina Stadium to become the first Indian athlete to win gold in a world championship across all age groups.
She also did well in the earlier rounds, winning Heat 4 with a time of 52.25 seconds. She emerged on top in the semi-finals as well, winning her race in 52.10 seconds.
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Congratulations Hima Dass for winning Gold Medal.If selection of candidates is done honestly I am sure there will be many more medals.