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Sumit Antil (born 7 June 1998) [1] is an Indian javelin thrower. He is a double gold medalist at the Paralympics, having won the men's javelin throw F64 event at the 2020 Paralympics and the 2024 Paralympics. [2] He set a new Paralympic record both times with his throws of 68.55 m and 70.59 m.
Aug 31, 2021 · Sumit Antil won gold in the F64 Men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after he hurled the javelin a distance of 68.55m. In his first attempt, he scored 66.95m which beat his previous personal best of 62.88m and the current world record.
Sep 2, 2024 · Sumit Antil won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 class at Paris 2024 on Monday and became the first Indian male para-athlete to defend his title in the Paralympics. The 26-year-old Indian para-athlete achieved the feat with a new Paralympic record of 70.59m at the Stade de France.
Sep 2, 2024 · Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man to successfully defend a Paralympic title, securing gold in the F64 category at the Paris Games. He set a new Paralympics record with a throw of 70.59 meters, surpassing his Tokyo mark. Sumit joins Avani Lekhara in the exclusive club of Indian athletes with consecutive Paralympic wins.
Sep 2, 2024 · Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the...
Aug 30, 2021 · Sumit Antil today set three world records on his way to winning the men’s Javelin Throw F64 gold medal on debut in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo today. He dominated the competition with the four best throws by any competitor, finally writing the world record at 68.55m with his fifth attempt.
India's Sumit Antil defended his Paralympic javelin gold medal, creating a new Games record to clinch the top podium in Paris on Monday. Antil recorded a highest throw of 70.59m in his second...
