Swapna leads in women's heptathlon

August 28, 2018 10:51

India's Swapna Barman has taken the lead after two events in the women's heptathlon with compatriot Purnima Hembram in third spot.

Swapna jumped into the lead following an impressive showing the high jump with 1984 pts, while Purnima is two spots behind with 1891 points.

Swapna had finished fifth in the women's 100m before she took top spot in the high jump with 1.82m.

IMAGE: India's Swapna Barman in action during the women's heptathlon.

Photograph: Rahul Pawar/Twitter

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