Dutee Chand qualifies for Rio Olympics

Q.  Which Indian woman became the first to qualify for an event since qualification started for it?
- Published on 27 Jun 16

a. Shiny Wilson
b. PT Usha
c. Dutee Chand
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Dutee Chand
 
Dutee Chand has qualified for Rio Olympics in the women’s 100m event after meeting the qualification mark at XXVI international meeting G. Kosanov Memorial in Almaty Kazakhstan
  • She clocked 11:30s in the 100m heat at the memorial tournament since beating the Rio Olympics qualification mark of 11.32 secs
  • She became the first women to qualify from India for the event since qualification started for it.
  • PT Usha, a star Indian track and field athlete from India qualified for the event in 1980s Olympics.
  • She is called the “queen of Indian track and field” and the “Payyoli Express.”

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