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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 46

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q46

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Name the Indian sprinter who won the gold medal in women’s 100m in World Universiade, 30th Summer University Games held in Naples, Italy?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Dutee Chand.

30th Summer University Games:

Held in Naples, Italy, between 3 and 14 July 2019.

Participation of 118 nations & having 18 sports.

 
  • India won 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.
  • Dutee Chand became the first Indian women sprinter to win gold at the World Universiade championship, clocking 11.32 seconds in the 100m race.
  • Dutee Chand is an Indian professional sprinter and current national champion in the women's 100 metres event. She is the third Indian woman to ever qualify for the Women's 100 metres event at the Summer Olympic Games.