Mariyappan Thangavelu Age, Wiki and Bio

Mariyappan Thangavelu

Quick Info

ProfessionParalympic high jumper
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/06/1995
Age29 years
BirthplacePeriavadagampatti village, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAVS College of Arts and Science, Ramalingapuram, Tamil Nadu
DegreeBachelor's degree in Business Administration

Personal Life

Zodiac SignAries
HometownSalem, Tamil Nadu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherSaroja
Siblings
Brothers
  • Kumar
  • Gopi
SisterSudha
SpouseN/A

Career

High Jump Coach/MentorSatyanarayana
Medals
  • Gold medal at Rio Paralympics in Men's High Jump T-42 event in 2016
  • Bronze medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championship in Men's High Jump T-63 event
  • Silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo in Men's High Jump T-42 category
Honours
  • Padma Shri in 2017
  • Arjuna Award in 2017
  • Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020

Favourites

FoodChicken soup

Style Quotient

Car CollectionBMW 3 Series GT

Some Lesser Known Facts

He was born into a financially struggling family and brought up by a dedicated single mother.
An accident at the age of five left him with a disability.
His high jumping journey began when coach Satyanarayana noticed his potential.
In 2016, he clinched the gold medal at the Rio Paralympics and utilized the prize money to assist his family.