In the ongoing Asian Games, Hangzhou, Parul Chaudhary achieved a remarkable feat by securing the second position and winning a silver medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase event. Priti also displayed an outstanding performance, clinching the third spot and earning a bronze medal. This achievement was even more remarkable as it shattered the previous Games record held by Jebet Ruth, who had set a record of 9:31.36 seconds during the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
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The unstoppable Parul gave a beautiful second place finish in Women's 3000m Steeplechase event with a timing of 9:27.63
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Parul Chaudhary‘s incredible performance set the track on fire, as she crossed the finish line with a splendid timing of 9:27.63 seconds, securing the second position in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase event at Asian Games 2022.
Parul, despite surpassing the Asian Games record, fell considerably short of her exceptional national record and personal best time of 9:15.31 set at the World Championships in Budapest, a crucial achievement that secured her qualification for the Paris Olympics.
Priti, Parul’s compatriot, finished a commendable 16 seconds after Parul. She achieved a personal best time of 9:43.32 seconds, clinching the bronze in a closely contested race with Bahrain’s Mekonen Tigest Getent, who secured fourth place with a timing of 9:43.71 seconds.
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