 Mercy Kuttan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Mercy Matthews-Kuttan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 January 1960 Kerala, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | India | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400 metres, Long jump | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mercy Kuttan (born 1 January 1960) is a former Indian track and field athlete. She was the first Indian woman long jumper to cross six meters.[1] In 1989, Mercy received Arjuna Award for her contribution to the Indian athletics.[2][3]
- ^ "No 'Mercy' when it comes to hard work". The Hindu. 10 June 2009. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 16 June 2009.
- ^ "Arjuna Awardees". 25 December 2007. Archived from the original on 25 December 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Kerala State Sports Council". Kerala State Sports Council. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023.