SHINY WILSON-2

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Caption : Shiny Wilson, the 400m and 800m expert, has won numerous medals in various competitions, including the track and field events in the Asian Games, and various other international meets. She is the first Indian woman to reach the Olympic semi-final in the track event, doing so in the 800m in the 1984 Los Angeles edition, which was also her first of four Olympic appearances. Becoming an Asian champion in 400m after attaining motherhood was another highlight in her illustrious career, something that attracted the UNICEF to invite her as the sole representative from South Asia to a panel discussion on the "Role of sport as a valuable tool in childhood development". Married to ace swimmer Wilson Cherian (Assistant Sports Officer, Southern Railway), the couple has three children. Shiny Wilson is a deputy manager (Public Relations) with the Food Corporation of India. Photo: N. Balaji. 10-11-2003.