Preeja Sreedharan

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.