Dutee Chand

Dutee Chand is an Indian professional sprinter, born on February 3, 1996, in Jajpur, Odisha. She is widely recognized as one of the most promising athletes in Indian athletics. Chand began her professional career in athletics at a young age and rose to prominence with her exceptional speed and determination.

Chand is known for her incredible speed, agility, and strength. She has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, such as the fastest 100 meters by an Indian woman.

Off the field, Chand is also recognized for her courage and influence, being the first Indian athlete to openly come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Youth and Early Career: Chand was born and raised in Odisha and started training as a sprinter at a young age. She came into the limelight after she broke the national record in under-18 category in 200 metres event at the 52nd National School Athletics Championship in Kerala.

International Career

• Early Success: Chand represented India in the 2013 World Youth Championships and won a bronze medal in the 200 metres event. She was also a part of the relay team that won a gold medal at the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships.
• 2016 Summer Olympics: Despite facing a ban due to hyperandrogenism policy of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), she fought a legal battle and won the right to compete. She represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, although she didn't win any medal.
• 2018 Asian Games: Chand won two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games, one each in women's 100 metres and 200 metres events.

Current Career

• Present: Chand is still an active athlete and continues to represent India on international platforms, breaking her own records and setting new ones.

Indian National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for India in 2012.

Achievements:

• 2013 World Youth Championships: Bronze medal in 200 metres event.
• 2013 Asian Athletics Championships: Gold medal in the 4x400 metres relay event.
• 2018 Asian Games: Silver medal in both women's 100 metres and 200 metres events.

• Position: Primarily a sprinter, she specializes in 100 metres and 200 metres events.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, agility, and strength. Chand is celebrated for her resilience, determination, and fighting spirit.

• Family: Chand comes from a humble background with her family being weavers in Odisha.
• Personal Identity: Chand is the first Indian athlete to openly come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Dutee Chand is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her courage and resilience. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Fastest 100 Metres by an Indian Woman:

• 11.22 seconds

Medalist at Asian Games:

• Two silver medals in 2018 Asian Games

Medalist at Asian Athletics Championships:

• Gold medal in 4x400 metres relay event in 2013

Books

• No specific biographies or books yet

Websites

• IAAF: Information about Dutee Chand’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.iaaf.org
• Olympics: Details about Chand’s career at Olympics. Available at: https://www.olympic.org

Articles

• ESPN: Dutee Chand: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.in
• The Guardian: Dutee Chand’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• Various interviews and features on Dutee Chand, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.youtube.com