Dutee Chand is an Indian Sprinter from the State of Odisha. She holds the national record in the 100m category. She the third Indian Women to qualify for the Olympics in 2016. Dutee Chand was born on 3rd February 1996 and she is 24 years of age.
Dutee came from a very poor family but fought her way out to achieve the top sprinter position in India. She became the first woman sprinter to win Gold in 100m category at Universiade in Naples, Italy.
Let’s look at the interesting story of Speedster Dutee Chand.
Dutee Chand Personal Info
| Name: | Dutee Chand |
| Birthday(DOB): | 3rd February 1996 |
| Age: | 24 years |
| Profession: | Sprinter (Athletics) |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Religion: | Hindu |
| Qualification: | Continuing 2nd Year in B.A. L.L.B. at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. |
| Hometown: | Chaka Gopalpur, Jajpur, Odisha |
| Coaches: | Chitta Ranjan Mahapatra, Nila Madhab Deo, Ramesh Nagpuri |
| Record: | National record holder in 100m category by clocking 11.22 sec. |
| Current Address: | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Dutee Chand Physical Stats
| Height: | In feet- 4 feet 11 inches In Cm – 150 Cm In mtr -1.50 Mtr |
| Weight: | In Kg – 50 kg In Lbs – 110 Pounds |
| Chest: | NA |
| Waist: | NA |
| Biceps: | NA |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Eye Colour: | Black |
| Zodiac Sign: | Dutee Chand’s Zodiac Sign is Aquarius. |
Dutee Chand Family
Dutee Chand was born in 3rd February 1996 in a small village Chaka Gopalpur in Jajpur district of Odisha. She was born to Chakradhar Chand and Akhuji Chand.
Dutee belongs to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) weaver’s family. She is the third among 7 siblings, 6 sisters and 1 brother.
Sister Saraswati Chand
Her eldest sister Saraswati Chand is a State runner and competed at National level championships. Later she got posted in the Odisha State police department. Saraswati has won medals in World police Championship. She was the initial source of inspiration for Dutee.
| Father: | Chakradhar Chand |
| Mother: | Akhuji Chand |
| Sisters: | Saraswati, Sanjulata, Anjana, Pratima and Aliva |
| Brother: | Rabindra Chand |
Dutee Chand Education
| School: | She completed her schooling from Unit-4 Govt. Girls High School, Bhubaneswar. |
| College: | Dutee is currently pursuing her Law Degree from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. |
Dutee Chand Career
From the tender age of 4, Dutee Chand was inspired by her sister Saraswati Chand. She used to her sister run beside the banks of Brahmani River.
Dutee took part in several school-level competitions and won many prizes. She completed most of her run barefooted as she couldn’t afford shoes.
Dutee Chand after a hard run in her school days won a scholarship in Sports. She was shifted to Govt. Sports Hostel at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. She continued her training and schooling in there.
Dutee Chand became the National Record Holder by clocking 11.22sec in the 100m category at 59th National open Athletics Championship at Ranchi, Jharkhand in 2019.
Let’s look at her Achievements in detail:
Achievements at Zonal Level Competitions:
Dutee Chand started her Zonal career at the age of 11 in Patna.
- Won Silver Medal at Girls U-14 Triathlon at East Zone Junior Athletic Championship, Patna in 2007.
- Won 2 Gold Medals in Girls U-16 100m & 600m in East Zone Juniors Meet, Jamshedpur in 2008.
- Begged 2 Gold and 1 Silver medal in Girls U-16 200m, 400m and Relay Race at 21st East Zone Athletics Championship at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar in 2009.
- Won 3 Gold Medals in Girls U-16 100m, 200m and Relay Race at East Zone Junior Athletics Championship at Kolkata in 2011.
Achievements at State Level Competitions:
Dutee Chand started her Inter-State career at the age of 15 in Patna.
- She Won 2 Gold medals in 100m & 200m category at Odisha State Athletic Meet in Barabati, Cuttack in 2011.
- Won Gold in 100m category at Odisha State Athletic Meet in Barabati Stadium, Cuttack in 2015.
- Won Gold in 100m category at Odisha State Athletic Meet in Barabati Stadium, Cuttack in 2017.
- Dutee Won 2 Gold Medals in 100m & 200m category at Odisha State Athletic Meet in Barabati Stadium, Cuttack in December 2017.
- Won 2 Gold Medals in 100m & 200m category at Odisha State Athletic Meet in Barabati Stadium, Cuttack in 2018.
- Won 2 Gold Medals in 100m & 200m category at Odisha State Athletic Meet in Barabati Stadium, Cuttack in 2019.
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Achievements at National Level Competitions:
Dutee represented ONGC, Tata and KIIT University in her National Level Championships. Dutee Chand started her National career at the age of 11 in Hyderabad Junior National Meet. Her medals tallies in State level competitions are as follows:
| Year | Name of Event | Category | Medal |
| 2007 | Junior National Meet, Hyderabad | Girls U-14 Triathlon | Silver |
| 2007 | Inter-Zonal Junior Meet, Andhra Pradesh | Girls U-14 Triathlon | Gold |
| 2007 | National School Meet, Kolkata | 600m, 4x100m Relay 400m | 2 Gold 1 Silver |
| 2008 | Inter- Zone Junior Meet, Jamshedpur | 100m & 600m | 2 Gold |
| 2008 | Junior National Meet, Karnataka | 400m | Gold |
| 2010 | Junior National Athletics Championship, Bangalore | 100m (National Record) | Gold |
| 2011 | National Inter-Zonal Junior Athletics Championship, Bhopal | 100m, 200m 1000m Relay | 2 Gold 1 Bronze |
| 2011 | Junior National Athletics Championship, Ranchi | 100m | Gold |
| 2012 | Federation Cup Junior National Athletics Championship, Pune | 100m 200m 4x100m | Gold Silver Bronze |
| 2012 | National Youth Athletics Championship, Bangalore | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2012 | Junior National Athletics Championship, Lucknow | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2013 | National School Meet, UP | 100m, 200m, 400m | 3 Gold |
| 2013 | Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championship, Patiala | 200m, 4x100m | 2 Bronze |
| 2013 | National Youth Athletics Championship, AP | 100m, 200m Medley Race | 2 Gold 1 Silver |
| 2013 | Senior National & Inter-State Athletics Championship, Chennai | 200m | Silver |
| 2013 | National Open Athletics Championship, Ranchi | 100m,200m 4x100m | 2 gold 1 Silver |
| 2013 | All India PSPB Athletics Championship, Kerala | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2014 | Federation Cup Junior National Athletics Championship, Chennai | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2014 | National & Inter-State Athletics Championship, Lucknow | 200m, 4x100m | 2 Gold |
| 2015 | National Games, Kerala | 100m 200m, 4x100m | Gold 2 Bronze |
| 2015 | Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championship, Mangaluru | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2015 | Athletics Championship, Chennai | 4 x 100m 200m | Gold Bronze |
| 2015 | Athletics Championship, Hyderabad | 200m | Gold |
| 2015 | Athletics Championship, Kolkata | 100m, 200m, 4x100m | 3 Gold |
| 2016 | Athletics Championship, New Delhi | 100m 200m | Gold Silver |
| 2016 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m | Gold |
| 2016 | Athletics Championship, TN | 100m, 200m, 4x100m | 3 Gold |
| 2017 | Athletics Championship, New Delhi | 100m | Gold |
| 2017 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m 200m | Gold Silver |
| 2018 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m | Gold |
| 2018 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m | Gold |
| 2018 | Athletics Championship, Guwahati | 100m 200m | Gold Silver |
| 2019 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2019 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m | Gold |
| 2019 | Athletics Championship, Lucknow | 100m | Gold |
| 2019 | Athletics Championship, Patiala | 100m | Gold |
| 2019 | Athletics Championship, Ranchi | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
| 2020 | Athletics Championship, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
Achievements at International Level Competitions:
Dutee Chand made her International debut at the age of 17 only. Lets check the complete list of her International medals.
| Year | Name of Event | Category | Medal |
| 2013 | 20th Asian Athletics Championship, Pune | 200m | Bronze |
| 2014 | 16th Asian Junior Athletics Championship, Taipei | 200m,4x400m | 2 Gold |
| 2016 | 12th South Asian Games, Guwahati | 200m,4x100m,100m | 2 Silver 1 Bronze |
| 2016 | 7th Asian Indoor Championship, Doha | 60m | Bronze |
| 2016 | Taiwan Open Athletics Championship | 100m,200m | 2 Gold |
| 2016 | XIX International Competition at Bishkek | 100m,4x100m | 2 Silver |
| 2016 | 26th G Kosanov Memorial International Athletics Meet, Almaty | 100m, 4x100m | 2 Silver |
| 2016 | 3rd Indian Grand Prix, Bangalore | 4x100m | Gold |
| 2017 | Asian Grand Prix, China | 100m | Silver |
| 2018 | 18th Asian Games, Jakarta | 100m,200m | 2 Silver |
| 2019 | 23rd Asian Athletics Championship, Doha | 200m | Bronze |
| 2019 | 30th World University Games, Italy | 100m | Gold |
| 2020 | Khelo India, New Delhi | 100m, 200m | 2 Gold |
Hyperandrogenism Controversy
In 2014, Dutee was at her peek career and everybody was hopeful of an Olympic Medal from her. But she was suspended by the International Association of Athletics Federation just before the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
She was suspended because of high androgen Levels in her body, which is normally found in men’s. This test is termed as Female Hyperandrogenism and it counters any advantage for female athletes with high androgen levels. This made Dutee ineligible to participate as a women athlete.
After facing strong criticism from all around, IAAF asked Dutee Chand to take treatments for correction. But Dutee was not ready for a surgery.
Dutee’s Fight against Hyperandrogenism
Dutee challenged the decision at Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in 2015. IAAF policy on Hyperandrogenism was suspended, owing to no concluding evidence was found to support the rule.
Her suspension was removed and she was allowed to compete again.
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Dutee Chand’s Comeback
Following her suspension, she took part in many championships and won many medals. She also became the National Record holder in 100m category by clocking 11.22 sec.
In 2016, Dutee clocked 11.24sec in the 26th International Meeting G Kosanov Memorial at Kazakhstan and thereby qualifying for the 2016 RIO Olympics.
She became the 3rd Indian Women Sprinter to participate in the Olympics. But her RIO Olympic stint was unsuccessful as she could not move beyond heats.
In 2019, she became the 1st Indian Women Sprinter to win Gold in the Summer Universiade in Napoli, Italy.
Dutee’s Stand for Caster Semenya
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic Medallist and World Champion in 800m also faced Hyperandrogenism charges. But she was asked by the Federation to take medications to lower the levels. Following the CAS judgement in 2016 to suspend Hyperandrogenism rule, IAAF modified the rule. This rule was now applicable to the 400m, 800m and 1600m category only.
Dutee offered help to Caster Samenya through her legal team.
Dutee’s Relationship Controversy
Dutee publicly spoke about her same-sex relationship, making her the 1st Indian LGBTQ+ (Intersex) athlete. She was encouraged by the Supreme Court’s decision to legalise Homosexuality in 2018.
Dutee received criticism from her family and village for this act. But she was defiant in her stand.
Dutee Chand Social Media
| Facebook ID: | Her Facebook Id is Dutee Chand and she has 80K followers. |
| Instagram ID: | Her Instagram ID is duteechand and she has 60K followers. |
| Twitter ID: | Her Twitter handle is @Duteechand and she has 32.5K followers. |
Dutee Chand Net worth & Salary
Dutee was offered a TC (Ticket Collector) job in Central Railway in Mumbai in 2014. Later Odisha Govt. offered her a job in Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) in May 2016. She is currently posted as Deputy Manager in OMC, Bhubaneswar.
| Networth: | Her net worth is estimated to be $1M approximately. |
| Salary: | She earns a gross salary of Rs.85, 000 from OMC, Odisha. |
Dutee Chand Cars
She has a collection of cars, some of them she bought and rest were gifted. She has BMW, Ford Aspire, Ecosport, Mahindra XUV500 and Tata Nano Car.
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Dutee Chand House
Her house at village Chaka Gopalpur is worth Rs.25 Lakhs.
Dutee Chand Marriage
Dutee revealed that she is in love with a woman from her village.
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend/Husband: | Name of her girlfriend is not known. |
Interests & Passion
| Favourite Sportsperson: | Usain Bolt |
| Favourite Actor: | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favourite Cricketer: | Sachin Tendulkar |
Awards & Recognitions
| Year | Name of the Award |
| 2020 | TOI Athlete of the Year Award for 2019 |
| 2019 | Vogue Woman of the Year Award |
| 2019 | Certificate of Recognition from the Olympian Association. |
| 2017 | Biju Pattnaik Award for Sports & Games |
| 2015 | 23rd Eklavya Award in Sports & Games |
| 2013 | Young Promising Sportsperson Of the Year |
Cash Prizes
- She won Rs.3 Crores from Odisha Govt. for winning 2 Silver Medals in 2018 Asian Games.
- She also won a total of Rs.1.09 Crores from Odisha Govt. at different times since 2019.
Lesser Known Facts
- She signed a 2 year deal with Sports Shoes and Accessories maker PUMA in 2019. Dutee will be provided with Shoes and other kits for use.
- She featured in TIME Magazine’s Next 100, a list of Rising Star in the sports category.
- Dutee featured in the cover page of Vogue India Magazine.
- Dutee featured in the cover page of Vogue India Magazine.
- She was gifted with an XUV500 by Mahindra Group MD Anand Mahindra for competing in RIO Olympic.
- She is an activist of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
- Dutee participated in Kaun Banega Crorepati hosted by Amitabh Bachchan along with Virendra Sehwag and Sprinter Hima Das.
- She invested in the Hospitality business with Suryaansh Mishra in 2019. Suryaansh Mishra AKA Tapi Mishra is an actor-cum-Realtor. Recently she broke her relationship with the actor.
- Dutee was invited to The Kapil Mishra Show on SONY TV.
Dutee’s story so far has been a bumpy ride but she never lost it. Let it be the early financial struggle, Hyperandrogenism or Same-sex relationship backlash, she always fought her way out. She is clearly an inspiration for the younger generation. Dutee Chand at this age has achieved what others can only dream of.
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