M Thangavelu – India’s Gold Medallist in High Jump at Paralympics

The Quint takes a look at Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu’s life story.

Mariyappan Thangavelu won India’s first-ever Paralympics gold in high-jump. (Photo Courtesy: IOC)

Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched India’s first gold medal at the Rio Paralympics in the high jump event. He recorded a jump of 1.89m.

Thangavelu, who won the gold at the IPC Grand Prix earlier this year, has fought through several battles in life to become a Paralympic champion.

The Quint takes a look at the 20-year-old’s life story and highlights of his career.