Deborah Herold

Deborah Herold, born on February 18, 1995, in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, is a standout Indian cyclist celebrated for her achievements in track cycling. After surviving the 2004 Tsunami, Deborah found her love for cycling and began an inspiring journey. Known as the "Queen of Indian Track Cycling," she's represented India in international competitions, earning praise and breaking records. Deborah's grit and resilience make her a role model, showing the power of persistence. Her impact on Indian sports not only brings her acclaim but also motivates a new generation of cyclists.

Here are some of her career achievements:

• Participated and won gold medals in 500 m time trial and team sprint categories, at the 2014 Herald Track Asia Cup which was held in New Delhi, India
• Won 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze, a total of five medals at the 2015 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic, held in Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan R.O.C.
• First female cyclist representing India to qualify for the 2016 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Track Cycling World Championships which took place in London. She finished 15th in that event
• She aimed for gold at 2020 Olympic, Tokyo but the event got cancelled due to the pandemic.