In which event Indian Athlete, Gomathi Marimuthu has won the first gold medal in Asian Athletics Championship 2019?
Options
A. 200 metres(Women)
B. 1500 metres(Women)
C. 800 metres(Women)
D. 100 metres(Women)
Correct Answer
800 metres(Women)
Explanation
The 23rd edition of Asian Athletics Championship was held from 21 to 24 April 2019 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.A 30- year old Gomathi Marimuthu has won India's first gold medal of the Asian Athletics Championship 2019, in 800m race. She clocked at 2:02.70s, a personal best timing. Her previous best is 2:03.21s in Federation Cup held in Patiala. Wang Chunyu of China and Margarita Mukasheva of Kazakhstan won silver and bronze respectively.
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