Karnam Malleswari, professional weight lifter. Achievements include becoming first Indian woman ever to win an individual Olympic gold medal with bronze in 69kg Weight-lifting category, 2000; gold at Instanbul World Championships, 1994, Asian World Championships, 1995; world record three golds in 54-kg category. Recipient Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, 1994-1995.
Background
Malleswari, Karnam was born in 1976.
Career
Olympic weight lifter Indian National Olympic Team, 2000.