Paris 2024 Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze Medal In 400m T20 Event

Paris: In a remarkable achievement, India’s Deepthi Jeevanji secured a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 category race at the Paris Paralympics. The 20-year-old athlete clocked an impressive time of 55.82 seconds.

Deepthi’s performance placed her third on the podium, trailing behind Yuliia Shuliar of Ukraine, who finished in 55.16 seconds, and Turkey’s world record holder Aysel Onder, who clocked 55.23 seconds. The T20 category is specifically designed for athletes with intellectual impairments, making Deepthi’s achievement even more significant.

🏅 Deepthi Jeevanji has displayed the heart of a true champion! In a fiercely competitive Women’s 400m T20 Final, she secured a bronze medal with a remarkable time of 55.82 seconds.

Despite the intense competition, Deepthi’s resilience and determination shone through, proving… pic.twitter.com/rCz2qu4F9R

— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) September 3, 2024

Deepthi’s journey to the Paralympics has been nothing short of extraordinary. She made history as the first Indian athlete with an intellectual impairment to compete in the Paralympic Games.

She captured the world’s attention by winning the World Championship in Kobe with a world record run of 55.07 seconds. Additionally, she claimed gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where she clocked 56.69 seconds to secure the top spot.