SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 61

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q61

Who among the following became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships event?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Neeraj Chopra.

Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. He achieved this historic feat on August 27, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary, by winning the men's javelin throw event with a throw of 88.17 meters. This victory marked a significant milestone in Indian athletics, as Chopra became the first athlete from India to clinch a gold at the World Championships.