In Asian Athletics Heptathlon Purnima Hembram bags Bronze medal
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Odia athlete Purnima Hembram won the bronze medal in the women’s Heptathlon. The medal was the first-ever senior international medal secured by Purnima. Her teammate Liksy Joseph of Kerala secured the Silver medal in the same event.
| EVENT | PERFORMANCE | WIND | PLACE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Metres | 25.07 | 0.0 | Wuhan | 03 JUN 2015 |
| 800 Metres | 2:24.11 | Colombo | 12 JUN 2012 | |
| 100 Metres Hurdles | 14.21 | -0.7 | Wuhan | 03 JUN 2015 |
| High Jump | 1.62 | Wuhan | 03 JUN 2015 | |
| Long Jump | 5.73 | +0.8 | Wuhan | 04 JUN 2015 |
| Shot Put | 10.35 | Colombo | 11 JUN 2012 | |
| Javelin Throw | 43.41 | Wuhan | 04 JUN 2015 | |
| Heptathlon | 5511 | Wuhan | 04 JUN 2015 |
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