In which of the following events did Deepthi Jeevanji set a world record at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships?
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A.
600 metres T20
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B.
100 metres T20
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C.
400 metres T20
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D.
200 metres T20
Correct Answer:
C. 400 metres T20
Explanation:
At the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji set a new world record in the women's 400 metres T20 event. She finished the race with a time of 55.06 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 55.12 seconds held by American athlete Breanna Clark. The T20 classification is specifically for competitors with intellectual impairments, and Jeevanji's achievement earned her the gold medal and a spot in the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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