Firoza Khatun

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Firoza Khatun (born 4 January 1969) is a Bangladeshi retired athlete.[1] She became the fastest Bangladeshi woman 10 times from 1986 to 1996.[1][2][3]

Firoza Khatun
Personal information
Native nameফিরোজা খাতুন
NationalityBangladeshi
Born(1969-01-04)January 4, 1969
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Sprints, hurdling, long jump

Khatun was awarded 2012 National Sports Award and 2024 Independence Award, the highest civilian award, by the government of Bangladesh for her contribution to sports.[4][5]

Career

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Khatun started her career in Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation in 1987 and retired in 1996 from Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation.[1]

She competed at the 1991 and 1993 World Championships.[6]

At the national level, Khatun won gold medals in 200m sprint and 100m hurdles and a silver medal from high-jump and long-jump events.[1]

Personal life

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Khatun lives in Mymensingh with her daughter, Afnan Rozana (aged 13–14).[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "When I heard, I started tearing up: Firoza". The Daily Star. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  2. ^ "BAF congrats Feroza Khatun". BSS. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  3. ^ a b "Former athlete Firoza recalls old days". Prothomalo. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  4. ^ "PM hands out sports awards". The Daily Star. 2016-09-04. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  5. ^ "10 individuals to get Swadhinata Padak 2024". The Daily Star. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  6. ^ Firoza Khatun at World Athletics