| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Preeja Sreedharan | 13 Mar, 1982 | Idukki, Kerala, India |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Athletics | India (Athletics) |
Indian |
Born on 13th March 1982 at Mullakkanam, Kerala, Preeja Sreedharan is a well-known Indian long-distance runner. Her personal best timing of 31:50:28 minutes is the current national record of India.
Here are some of her career achievements:
- Won silver medals at the 2007 Asian Athletics Championship in both the 5000 and 10,000 meters event, held in Amman
- Bagged a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games, held in Guangzhou in the 10,000 meters event
- Also, received a silver medal in 5000 meters event at the 2010 Asian Games, held in Guangzhou
- Honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award for Athletics in 2011
- Participated in the Delhi Half Marathon in 2014 and stood out as the winner amongst the women athletes of India who have participated in the race.
Updated On :26 Nov, 2021
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