Wed Sep 04 04:47:48 UTC 2024: – Sumit Antil won the gold medal in the men’s F64 javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics with a throw of 70.59m.
– He set a world record of 73.29m in the Asian Para games last year and has broken the world record seven times, including three world records during his title triumph in the Tokyo Paralympics.
– Antil’s father, an Indian Air Force mechanic who passed away in 2004, played a significant role in his son’s success and passion for breaking world records.
– Antil lost his leg in a bike accident at the age of 16, but he did not let it deter him from pursuing his dreams and becoming a successful para athlete.
– His wife, Sheetal, has brought luck to his life, and he credits her for his success in crossing the 70m mark in javelin throw.

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