Sunita Rani

Sunita Rani (born 4 December 1979) is an Indian athlete who won a gold medal in the 1500 m and a bronze medal in the 5000 m during the 14th Asian Games. Her time of 4:06.03 in the 1500 m is the current national record. She was awarded Arjuna award and Padma Shri^[1] for her achievements. She is currently working as SP in Punjab police.

References

↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.

Sunita Rani profile at IAAF

Padma Shri awards

1954–59 1960–69 1970–79 1980–89 1990–99 2000–09 2010–19

Asian Games champions in women's 1500 metres

1970: Hannah Shezifi (ISR) 1974: Sun Meihua (CHN) 1978: Kim Ok-Sun (PRK) 1982: Chang Yong-ae (PRK) 1986: Lim Chun-ae (KOR) 1990: Zheng Lijuan (CHN) 1994: Qu Yunxia (CHN) 1998: Jyotirmoyee Sikdar (IND) 2002: Sunita Rani (IND) 2006–2014: Maryam Yusuf Jamal (BRN)

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