Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji soared to new heights, setting a world record , so here are some things to know about her.
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Deepthi Jeevanji is an Indian para-athlete hailing from Telangana.
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She specializes in the women's 400-meter T20 run, which is a category for athletes with intellectual impairment.
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On May 20, 2024, , Jeevanji etched her name in history by setting a new world record in the 400m T20 category
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This feat surpassed the previous record of 55.12 seconds held by American athlete Breanna Clark.
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Prior to her world record, Jeevanji secured a gold medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games.
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Her exceptional performance at the World Championships also secured her qualification for the upcoming Paris Paralympics.
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Jeevanji has competed alongside able-bodied athletes in her junior and senior years, even winning medals at the junior level.