Summary
She set a new best time for the whole Asian Games for athletes with disabilities.
Her family, who are farmers, helped her practice and cheer for her.
She showed that working hard can help you win big!
Key Points
4 points1
Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women’s 400‑meter race.
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Her time was 56.36 seconds, a new Games record.
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She is from a small village in Telangana, India.
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Her parents are farmers who supported her dreams.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsrecord
the fastest time anyone has ever run in that race
farmers
people who grow crops and take care of land
support
help and encourage
ambitions
big goals or wishes
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