On this 9th January, Indian sprinter Hima Das turned 22 years old. Hima Das’s name became a hot topic of discussion when she made a place in the hearts of Indians with her gold medal winning 400m sprint at the IAAF World U20 Championships 2018 in Tampere, Finland.
Hima, who was 18 at the time, was the pre-tournament favorite and lived up to the hype. He won the gold medal with a timing of 51.46 seconds, creating a festive atmosphere in the Indian camp. Interestingly, it wasn’t even his personal best. She bettered her U20 Championship timing in December 2020 at the National Inter-State Championships in Guwahati by taking a time of 51.13.
As the Dhing Express turns 22, here’s a look at the most defining and iconic achievements of her career.
national record holder
She currently holds the Indian national record in 400 meters of 50.79 seconds, set at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she won a silver medal. Germany’s Marita Koch is the world-record holder in the 400m sprint (women), clocking 47.60 seconds at the 1985 World Cup meet. Manjit Kaur holds the previous Indian national record of 51.05 seconds.
seven gold in two months
Winning a gold medal is an incredible feat in itself, but winning seven in a span of two months is extraordinary. Das participated in the European Circuit Tour and World Championships in July and August 2019. His overall medal tally in these events was seven gold medals, five in the 200 m and two in the 400 m sprint.
Two gold and one silver in 2018 Asian Games
At the age of 18, Das participated in the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games, where he won two gold and one silver medal. Also a 200m sprinter, the Assamese participated in the 400m events during the Asian Games. She broke the individual Indian national record twice, first during the qualification heat and then on her way to a silver medal in the final. She also won gold medals in the mixed 4×400 relay and women’s 4×400 relay.
Winning the 400m Gold Medal at the 2018 IAAF U20 Championships
Hima Das’s biggest achievement was her gold medal-winning run at the 2018 IAA U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, which put India back on the athletics map. He soon earned the nickname “Dhing Express” after delivering an astonishing performance and crossing the finish line in 51.46 seconds. As a result, she became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the World Championships in any age group.
Arjuna Award Winning
On September 25, 2018, Hima Das was awarded the Arjuna Award by the President of India. The Arjuna Award is given to athletes who have made the country proud at the international level, and is considered one of the country’s highest honours.
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