Mercy Kuttan

Mercy Kuttan
Mercy Kuttan
Personal information
Full nameMercy Matthews-Kuttan
NationalityIndian
Born (1960-01-01) 1 January 1960 (age 64)
Kerala, India
Sport
CountryIndia
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 metres, Long jump
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing  India
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 New Delhi Long jump
Asian Athletics Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 New Delhi 4×400 m
Bronze medal – third place 1981 Tokyo Long jump
Bronze medal – third place 1981 Tokyo 4×400 m

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]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Arjuna Awardees". 25 December 2007. Archived from the original on 25 December 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Kerala State Sports Council". Kerala State Sports Council. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023.