In Athletics, Bhagwani Devi, a 94-year-old sprinter from India, won the gold medal in the 100 m sprint at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Tampere, Finland. She won the gold with a timing of 24.74 seconds. Bhagwani also bagged a bronze medal in shot
put.
World Masters Athletics Championships was held in Tampere from June 29 - July 10. It is a world championship-caliber event for the sport of athletics for male and female athletes aged 35 years and over.