Who was the first Indian female athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: (B) Anju Bobby George
Explanation:
Anju Bobby George was the first Indian athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. She created history by winning a bronze medal in the long jump event at the championships held in Paris in 2003. She achieved this feat with a jump of 6.70 meters.
Additional Points:
Neeraj Chopra: He is the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal (2023) at the World Athletics Championships.
P.T. Usha: She was the first Indian woman to reach the final of the 400-meter hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, though she narrowly missed out on a medal.
Hima Das: She is the first Indian track athlete to win a gold medal at the IAAF World U20 Championships.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: In which year and in which city did Anju Bobby George win her World Championship medal?
Answer: 2003, Paris.
Question: Who is the only Indian athlete to have won both a silver and a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships?
Answer: Neeraj Chopra.