Sumit Antil becomes the first Indian man to successfully defend a Paralympic Gold
Sumit Antil has won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 class at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, becoming the first male Indian para-athlete to defend his title in the Paralympics. He achieved the feat with a new Paralympic record of 70.59m at the Stade de France. Sumit Antil won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
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Sumit Antil began with a new Paralympic record of 69.11m in his first attempt, which broke his own previous record of 68.55m. Sumit Antil then bettered it with the eventual winner of 70.59m on his second attempt, making it yet another record. His fifth attempt landed at 69.04m, again better than the Tokyo 2020 mark.
What is the F64 category?
The F64 category is designated for athletes with lower limb impairments, including those who compete with prosthetics or have differences in leg length.
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