Summary
Haney threw a long stick called a javelin farther than anyone ever did.
Both athletes won gold medals for India at a big sports event in Japan.
These wins helped India reach 100 medals in the competition.
Key Points
3 points1
Sandeep finished the 400‑meter race in 52.28 seconds, a new world record.
2
Haney threw the javelin 60.49 meters, also a new world record.
3
Their gold medals added to India's total of 100 medals at the games.
New Words to Learn
6 words400 meters
a race that is about four football fields long
javelin
a long, thin spear that athletes throw far
world record
the best result ever recorded in the whole world
gold medal
the top prize given to the winner
para athletes
sportspeople who have a physical challenge but still compete
classification
a way to group athletes so the competition is fair
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