Tokyo Olympics: Sprinter Dutee Chand finishes last in Heat 4 with her season's best timing of 23:85

Tokyo Olympics: Sprinter Dutee Chand finishes last in Heat 4 with her season's best timing of 23:85

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, August 02, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
article-image
India's premier woman sprinter Dutee Chand |

Dutee Chand starting from lane 7 finished the 200m Heat 4 last. This was her season's best timing of 23:85, underlining the recent form of India's star sprinter.

Namibian Christine Mboma finished first in the heat followed by Gabrielle Thomas of USA and Aminatou Seyni of Niger.

Earlier at the Olympics, Dutee Chand failed to qualify for the women's 100m dash after which there were hopes that she would look to make it to the semifinal's of the 200m race. She was pitted in Heat 4. First 3 in each heat qualifies and the next 3 fastest runners advance to the semifinals.

RECENT STORIES

Global Sports Pickleball: Pro and Challenger League Season 2 & Grand Slam 2025 To Be Held In Mumbai

Global Sports Pickleball: Pro and Challenger League Season 2 & Grand Slam 2025 To Be Held In Mumbai

Star Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Reverses Retirement Decision

Star Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Reverses Retirement Decision

Pro Kabaddi League, JioStar Felicitate Indian Women's Team After World Cup Success

Pro Kabaddi League, JioStar Felicitate Indian Women's Team After World Cup Success

Mumbai Horse Racing: Eight Fillies, One Dream

Mumbai Horse Racing: Eight Fillies, One Dream

Giles Shield 2025-26: Prince Gupta Ton Sets Up Anjuman Khairul Islam's Big Win

Giles Shield 2025-26: Prince Gupta Ton Sets Up Anjuman Khairul Islam's Big Win