Shaili Singh Creates History, Wins Silver in U20 World Athletic Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian woman athlete Shaili Singh created history in the ongoing Under 20 World Athletic Championship at Nairobi, Kenya.

The Indian athlete has won silver in the women's long jump which is a record. Before Shaili Singh, no other Indian athlete could earn such an accolade. The promising athlete, who is from Jhansi has jumped 6.59 metres in the final. She could not win gold for just o.1centimetre.

The 17-year-old Shaili Singh started with two jumps of 6.34m before taking the lead in the third round of jumps with her attempt of 6.59m.

However, Askag jumped 6.60 in her fourth attempt to win the gold medal with the narrowest of margins.

Earlier in the day, Donald Makimairaj finishes fourth in men's triple jump, while Ankita finished 6th in women's 5000m.

India's women's 4x400m relay team also finished fourth as the U20 Championships came to a close on Sunday. On Saturday, India's mixed 4x400m relay team had clinched the bronze medal while Amit Khatri won the silver medal in the 10000m race walk event.

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