12 July,2022 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhagwani Devi Dagar poses for photos after her arrival in New Delhi. Pic/ PTI
Bhagwani Devi, a 94-year-old sprinter from India won the gold medal in the 100 m sprint at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Tampere, Finland. She won the gold with a timing of 24.74 seconds. Bhagwani also bagged a bronze medal in shot put.
On her return back to India, Bhagwani Devi was seen in jubilant spirits at the airport where a receiving party was awaiting her. In a video shared by ANI, Bhagwani can be seen dancing whilst wearing garlands made of flowers and cash.
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To win such a major event at the age of 94 proves that age is just a number and that she truly is a top tier athlete. Devi is undoubtedly going to serve as an inspiration to many an athlete going forward.