Hima Das Wins Gold Medal in Women’s 200m Event, Overall Third in Two Weeks! Twitterati Hails Indian Sprint Runner

Hima Das has taken the world by storm by winning three international gold medals in the span of 11 days. On June 13, the Assam-born girl won the women's 200-meter race at the Kladno Memorial Athletics Meet at Kladno, Czech Republic. The 19-year-old recorded an impressive timing of 23.43 seconds in the 200m race which is just touch-over her personal best 23.10 seconds. Thus, winning three international gold medals inside two weeks. Hima Das Sprints to Second International Gold in Women's 200m at Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland. Hima Das Sprints to Second International Gold in Women's 200m at Kutno Athletics Meet in Poland.

Earlier in the month, Hima participated in her first competitive tournament of the year and clocked 23.65 seconds on her way to gold in the Poznan Athletics Grand Prix in Poland on July 2. After that Hima grabbed the second gold medal at the Kutno Athletics Meet also in Poland with a time of 23.97 seconds. Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates Hima Das, Tajindar Pal Singh Tor, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, KS Jeevan & VK Visamaya for Winning Medals at Poznan Athletics Grand Prix 2019.

The Indian sprinter also holds the national record in 400 metres with a timing of 50.79s that she recorded at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. This had earned Hima, the nickname of  Dhing Express. Hima posted her photo on Twitter, showing gratitude to her fans and well-wishers.

Hima’s Message for Her Fans!!

With the blessings of you all, once again i have won 🥇 pic.twitter.com/wiwZ3letIR

— Hima MON JAI (@HimaDas8) July 13, 2019

Indian track sensation's continuous feats and achievements have grabbed her a lot of limelight amidst the euphoria over ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and Twitterati also praised Hima for her fantastic effort.

Hima Praised for Her Effort!!

Ace Sprinter Hima Das won the women’s 200 m event for the third international victory in less than two weeks at the Kladno Memorial Athletics Meet at Kladno, Czech Republic. 👏👏😀👍..

Congratulations!@HimaDas8 💐🤗🎉🙏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/a6NrbTQaIA

— Abi Upadhyay (@still_amystery) July 14, 2019

Congratulations Hima!!

Athletics: #HimaDas wins third gold medal in 11 days after two in Poland 👏https://t.co/9jmLhBbGND

(via @thefield_in) pic.twitter.com/8qUBLmnOCG

— scroll.in (@scroll_in) July 14, 2019

Hima Getting More Appreciation!!

Hima Das wins third gold in 11 days, javelin throwers shine https://t.co/lqD1VsJibR pic.twitter.com/xvabUnedsB

— SportsGridUK (@Sportsgriduk) July 14, 2019

Hima Shines!!

Hima Das wins third gold in less than two weeks

Hima Das won the women's 200m event for her third international triumph in 11 days at the Kladno Memorial Athletics Meet at Kladno, Czech Republic

Too good ⁦@HimaDas8⁩ 😎

Kudos & congratulations 🥂 https://t.co/cbar6SQreE

— Amrita Bhinder (@amritabhinder) July 14, 2019

Hima once desired to pursue football but decided to forgo it due to unfavourable circumstances. However, she rose to become a leading athlete. Hima Das enjoys a fantastic run in the international races and will want to continue her purple patch in her upcoming matches.

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