Johnson won a gold medal in the 1500m and a silver in the 800m at the 2018 Asian Games. He also earned a silver in the 1500m at the 2022 Asian Games, establishing himself as one of India’s most accomplished middle-distance runners.
Olympian Jinson Johnson announced his retirement from competitive athletics on Wednesday, bringing an end to a distinguished career that spanned nearly 15 years at the top level of Indian middle-distance running.
The 24-year-old managed a throw of 20.43m in his first attempt, which was his season's best. However, he failed to capitalize on it as he managed an invalid throw in his second attempt and a distance of 19.55m in his third.
First things first. At the very outset full marks not just to the 69 medal-winners at the recently concluded Asian…
India’s Jinson Johnson claimed the gold medal in the 1500 metres race at the Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games on Thursday.
India's Manjit Singh and Jinson Johnson claimed the gold and silver medals respectively in the 800 metres race at the 18th Asian Games here on Tuesday.
