Hima Das, affectionately known as “The Golden Girl,” is an Indian athlete who made history by winning India’s first-ever track and field gold medal at the 2018 IAAF World Championships. This remarkable achievement earned her widespread congratulations, including a tweet from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Wiki/Biography
Born on January 9, 2000, in Dhing, Nagaon, Assam, Hima Das’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. Initially passionate about football, she played with boys before her exceptional athletic talent was discovered. Her coach, Nipon Das, recounts finding her at an inter-district meet, impressed by her speed despite wearing inexpensive spikes. He recognized her immense potential immediately.
Physical Stats & More
Here’s a summary of Hima Das’s physical attributes:
- Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
- Weight (approx.): 50 kg
- Hair Colour: Brown (partially blonde)
- Eye Colour: Black
Her coach is Nipon Das. Her international debut was at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships.
Track and Field
Hima’s achievements on the track are truly remarkable:
- 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships: Gold medal in 400 meters (51.46 seconds), becoming the first Indian track athlete to achieve this feat.
- 2018 Asian Games (Indonesia): Silver medal in the women’s 4 x 400 m relay and gold medal in the women’s 400 meters.
- July 5, 2019: Gold medal in the women’s 200m at the Poznan Athletics Grand Prix in Poland.
- 2018 Asian Games (Indonesia): Silver medal.
- 2018 Commonwealth Games (Australia): 6th place in the women’s 400-meter finals.
Family
Hima Das comes from a Hindu family. Her father, Ronjit Das, is a rice farmer, and her mother’s name is Jomali. She has five siblings.
Favourites
| Category | Favourite |
|---|---|
| Track Athlete | Ashwini Akkunji |
| Football Player | Nicolás Vélez (Argentina) |
| Singer | Zubeen Garg |
| Films | Mon Jaai, Mission China |
Facts
Some interesting facts about Hima Das:
- Her hobbies include playing football, shooting, listening to music, and watching movies.
- Her coach persuaded her to move to Guwahati for better training opportunities, initially facing parental resistance.
- She received congratulations from both the Indian Prime Minister and President.
- Despite initial criticism of her English from the Athletics Federation of India, they apologized after her gold medal win.
- In November 2019, she appeared on the Karamveer show of KBC season 11.
- In February 2021, she was appointed Deputy Superintendent (DSP) in the Assam Police, stating she would join after retiring from sports.
- In October 2021, she tested positive for COVID-19 but recovered.
