`Super Lady’: Meet 94-year-old sprinter who won gold at World Masters Athletics Championships

New Delhi: Indian sprinter Bhagwani Devi Dagar again provided age is just a number. At 94, she made India proud by winning a gold medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland.

Bhagwani Devi Dagar achieved her goal in just 24.74 seconds, the sports ministry tweeted.

World Masters Athletics Championships are open to athletes who are 35 years of age or older. This year’s competition took place from June 28 to July 10.

Bhagwani Devi has been hailed as a “Super-Lady by people in the country and the world. 

“The World At Her Feet! We are so proud of you Bhagwani Devi Dagar Ji, for bagging a gold & two bronze for India at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Finland. What an achievement at 94!” Goyal tweeted

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said: “I congratulate Bhagwani Devi Ji who has won laurels for India at the World Masters Athletics Championships at 94. Her spirit and strength are an inspiration for all of us. India is proud of you, Bhagwani Ji. Keep rising.”

 Haryana Chief Minister Manhor Lal Khattar said that at the age of 94, she has become a source of inspiration for the whole world. “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Bhagwani Devi for winning 3 medals including gold in World Masters Athletics Championships, Finland. This achievement of yours will work to fill enthusiasm among the youth,” Khattar tweeted

The Internet exploded in joy after her feat. “Super lady… Beyond imagination… Great inspiration for youth,”  said a user

“She rocks! Great to see an amazing athlete on the track,” said another.