Hima Das became an overnight sensation in the world of athletics. She won India’s first track gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
She took top honours in the 400m as she clocked 51.46 seconds. For this teenager from Assam, this success is the result of all the hard work she has put in. She is still a teenager and already creating a legacy in her field.
Her journey from Assam’s rice fields to get this far has not been easy, but with sports in her blood, there was no stopping her. But before you start calling yourself her fan, here are some facts you ought to know about India’s latest athletic sensation: