Quick Info
| Profession | Paralympic high jumper |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/06/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Periavadagampatti village, Salem, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about Mariyappan Thangavelu
10/07/2025
Three-time Paralympic medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu announced he will skip the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi as he is still adapting to new training methods. His coach Satyanarayana confirmed he will continue in class T42 and plans to participate in the Dubai Grand Prix in February 2026 ahead of the Asian Para Games[6].
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Bio/Wiki
| Mariyappan Thangavelu is an Indian Paralympic high jumper who won India's first Paralympic gold medal since 2004 at the Rio 2016 Games in the men's high jump T42 event[1][2]. | |
| He is a triple Paralympics medalist with gold (Rio 2016), silver (Tokyo 2020), and bronze (Paris 2024), and a double World Championships medalist with gold and bronze[1]. | |
| At age five, his right leg was amputated after being crushed by a bus, marking the start of his disability journey[4]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | AVS College of Arts and Science, Ramalingapuram, Tamil Nadu |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration |
Personal Life
| He was raised by a dedicated single mother, Saroja, in a financially struggling family[1][4]. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Saroja |
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Career
| High Jump Coach/Mentor | Satyanarayana |
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Favourites
| Food | Chicken soup |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | BMW 3 Series GT |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a financially struggling family and brought up by a dedicated single mother. | |
| 2. An accident at the age of five left him with a disability. | |
| 3. His high jumping journey began when coach Satyanarayana noticed his potential. | |
| 4. In 2016, he clinched the gold medal at the Rio Paralympics and utilized the prize money to assist his family. | |
| 5. He secured Paralympic gold in Rio with a jump of 1.89m, setting an Asian record[2]. | |
| 6. In 2024, he skipped the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi to adapt to new training methods but confirmed he would continue in class T42[6]. |