Hima Das holds the current Indian national record in 400 meters with a timing of 50.79 s that she clocked at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
13 Facts About Hima Das
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Hima Das is the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in a track event at the IAAF World U20 Championships.
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Hima Das was appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Assam Police under the state's Integrated Sport Policy.
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Hima Das was born at Kandhulimari village, near the town of Dhing in her home state of Assam to Ronjit Das and Jonali Das.
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Hima Das completed early education from Dhing Public High School.
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Hima Das used to play football and had always wanted to pursue a career in football.
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Hima Das later convinced her to pursue a career in sprinting.
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On 12 July 2018, Hima Das won the 400 m final at the World U-20 Championships 2018 held at Tampere, Finland, clocking 51.46 seconds and becoming the first Indian sprinter to win a gold medal at an international track event.
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Hima Das continued her success in 2019 winning the 200m gold in Poznan Grand Prix in Poland, on 2 July 2019, with a time of 23.65 seconds.
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Hima Das was named for the World Championships to be held at Doha in October 2019.
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On 27 February 2021, Hima Das enrolled as a civil servant in the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police of Assam Police Service cadre through Assam Public Service Commission Direct Entry.
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In September 2023, Hima Das was provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency after missing three tests within a 12-month period.
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The suspension was issued under a case resolution agreement under the anti-doping rule violation rules, and as of 21 November 2024, Hima Das has completed her suspension and is eligible to compete.