Swapna Barman

Professional Athlete

Indian Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/10/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceJalpaiguri, West Bengal

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Bio/Wiki

Swapna Barman is an Indian heptathlete who specializes in multi-event track and field competitions. She trains at the Sports Authority of India campus in Kolkata and is supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3"
Weight50 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Physical Distinction6 toes on each foot

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeCharuchandra College, Kolkata
Educational QualificationNot Known

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherPanchanan Barman (Rickshaw Driver)
MotherBasana (Worker at Tea Estate)
Siblings4

Career

Coach/MentorSubhash Sarkar
Famous ForBagging Gold medal at the Asian Games 2018
ControversyTransgender Competitor's Victory
SpecialtyHeptathlon
Notable AchievementsAsian Games Gold Medalist (2018), Asian Athletics Champion (2017), First Indian Heptathlete to win gold at Asian Games, Arjuna Award (2019)

Favourites

Favourite SportspersonUsain Bolt
Favourite SingerLata Mangeshkar

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She hails from a financially disadvantaged family.
2. Reports suggest she has 6 toes on each of her feet.
3. She manages her household using the prize money she earns.
4. Supported by the 'GoSports' Foundation and benefitted from the 'Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme' sponsored by ONGC.
5. Granted a scholarship of ₹1.5 Lakh in 2016.
6. Achieved first place in Heptathlon at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships.
7. Secured a gold medal at the Patiala Federation Cup in 2017.
8. Earned the title of the first Indian Heptathlete to claim a gold medal in the Asian Games held in Jakarta in 2018.
9. Overcame a toothache to triumph with a gold at the Asian Games in 2018.
10. Her victory brought immense joy to her family.
11. Received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
12. Adidas gifted her 7 pairs of personalized high-performance shoes post her victory.
13. Personal best in Heptathlon: 6026 points (29 August 2018).
14. Personal best in High Jump: 1.87m (03 June 2017).
15. Personal best in 100 Metres Hurdles: 13.50 seconds (15 October 2022).
16. Overcame a toothache and sports injuries to triumph with a gold at the Asian Games in 2018, scoring 6026 points.
17. Prone to injuries due to her running posture and physical structure, but has learned to perform despite the pain.
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