Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Jajpur District, Odisha |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/02/1996 |
| Birthplace | Jajpur District, Odisha |
| Hometown | Chaka Gopalpur Village, Odisha |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Local School of Chaka Gopalpur Village, Odisha |
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| College/University | KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors of Law from KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar in 2013 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 3 February 1996 |
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| Birthplace | Jajpur District, Odisha |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chaka Gopalpur Village, Odisha |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend/Partner | Name not known, 19-year-old girl from her village |
Family
| Father | Chakradhar Chand (Weaver) | ||||
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| Mother | Akhuji Chand (Weaver) | ||||
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Career
| Profession | Athlete (Sprinter) & Ticket Collector at Central Railway Mumbai | ||||||
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| Club | Odisha Mining Corporation | ||||||
| Coach | Ramesh Nagapuri | ||||||
| Medals |
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| Specialization | 100m and 200m sprints | ||||||
| Olympic Appearances | 2016 Rio Olympics, 2020 Tokyo Olympics | ||||||
| National Records | Current national champion in women's 100 metres event |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dutee Chand successfully challenged the International Association of Athletics Federation's rule on hyperandrogenism. | |
| 2. In 2013, she won a Tata Nano car at the School Nationals. | |
| 3. She is India's pioneering openly gay athlete and received widespread support for sharing her relationship. | |
| 4. On July 10, 2019, she made history as the first Indian to claim a Gold medal in the 100m event at the 30th Summer University Games in Naples, Italy. | |
| 5. Dutee Chand holds the distinction of breaking her own records seven times, setting a precedent for Indian athletes. | |
| 6. She is India's pioneering openly gay athlete and came out publicly as a lesbian in 2019, receiving widespread support for sharing her relationship. | |
| 7. She was the third Indian woman to ever qualify for the Women's 100 metres event at the Summer Olympic Games. |