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Rio Paralympics: India’s Thangavelu Wins Gold, Bhati Bronze In Men’s High Jump

10 Sep, 2016 09:43 IST
Gold medalist Mariyappan Thangavelu celebrates with compatriot and bronze winner Varun Singh Bhati

Rio de Janeiro: India’s Mariyappan Thangavelu created history on Saturday morning by winning a gold medal in the men’s high jump T-42 event at the Rio Paralympics.

His compatriot Varun Singh Bhati clinched the bronze medal the same event. While Thangavelu made a leap of 1.89 metres, Bhati jumped his personal best of 1.86 metres to finish third.

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India’s other medal prospect Sharad Kumar finished at number six.

USA’s Sam Grewe bagged the silver medal.

IANS


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