World Para Athletics Championship 2024; Deepthi Jeevanji T-20 400 Meter Race | Deepti Jeevanji won gold in the World Para Athletics Championship: Made a world record in 400 meters of T-20; Completed the race in 55.07 seconds

In the World Para Athletics Championship, India’s Deepti Jeevanji has won the gold medal with a world record in the 400 meter race of T-20. He completed the 400 meter race in 55.07 seconds.

Deepti broke the record set by American athlete Brenna Clark in the last World Para Athletics Championship held in Paris. Breanna Clark had a time of 55.12 seconds. Turkey’s Aysel Onder stood second with a timing of 55.19 seconds, while Ecuador’s Lizanshela Angulo stood third with a timing of 56.68 seconds.

Deepti had taken a time of 56.18 seconds in the heat.
Deepti had secured her place in the final by clocking 56.18 seconds in the heat held on Sunday. Along with this, an Asian record has also been created.

Deepti had secured her place in the final by clocking 56.18 seconds in the heat held on Sunday.

What is T-20 category?
Those athletes who are mentally weak are included in the T-20 category.

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