About Padmini Thomas
Padmini Thomas was an Indian athletics competitor.
Padmini Thomas is an Indian athlete and a former president of the Kerala State Sports Council. She won a Silver medal in 4 × 100 m relay and a bronze medal in the 400 metres in the 1982 Asian Games. She is a recipient of the Arjuna Award.
Thomas was married to John Selvan, a former Indian athlete, who died on May 6, 2020, succumbing to the injuries sustained from a fall from the terrace of their home in Thiruvananthapuram. Her daughter, Diana John Selvan and son, Dany John Selvan, are both sports persons in their own right.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Padmini Thomas?
Indian athlete
What was Padmini Thomas's occupation?
Padmini Thomas was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Padmini Thomas?
Padmini Thomas was Indian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Padmini Thomas. https://biography.guide/padmini-thomas/
MLA: "Padmini Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/padmini-thomas/.
Chicago: "Padmini Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/padmini-thomas/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC