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She broke the 5000 meter national record (15:04.26) at the Meeting Nikaia 2026, Nice, France.
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The previous national record was also set by her- 15:10.35.
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Parul also holds the Indian national records in the 3000m (8:57.19) and 3000m steeplechase (9:12.46).
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She won silver medal in this event
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Gold: Bereka Seniya Mohammed (Ethiopia).
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Bronze: Alessua Zarbo (France).
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About Meeting Nikaia
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officially known as the Meeting International de Nice
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It is an annual outdoor track and field event held at the Stade Charles-Ehrmann in Nice.
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About Parul Choudhary
- She had earlier won a silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games 2023.
- She is from Uttar Pradesh.
- Currently she is serving as DSP in UP Police
- She was honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2023.
Source: thehindu