Behind the quest for an Olympic gold

How aspiring Olympians are sweating it out to go where only a few Indians have gone before
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
Published: Jun 1, 2019
Behind the quest for an Olympic gold

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  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
  • Behind the quest for an Olympic gold
One of India’s biggest sprint talents, Dutee Chand fought and won a hard battle after being rendered ineligible to compete as a female athlete due to the hyperandrogenism policy of the world athletics body. In a bid to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, India’s current 100 m national record-holder has tied up with the IMG Academy in Florida, where she plans to spend two months to overhaul her technique.