About Vandana Rao
Born 1963. Vandana Rao is an Indian athletics competitor.
Vandana Rao is a former Indian track and field athlete who represented India in 1984 and 1988 Olympics in 4 × 400 m women relay race. She is an Asian Games Gold medalist. She was awarded Arjuna award by government of India for her achievements.
Career Vandana Rao has represented India in the following International athletic events.
1982 Asian Games 1984 Summer Olympics 1985 Asian Track n Field 1985 IAAF World Cup 1986 Four Nations and ASIAN Games 1987 Asian Track n Field and World Championship 1988 Summer Olympics
Awards
Karnataka State Rajyotsva Award in 1984 Arjuna Award in 1987
Personal life She is married to former Indian hockey player and head coach, Joaquim Carvalho.
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Who is Vandana Rao?
athletics competitor
When was Vandana Rao born?
Vandana Rao was born on 21 April 1963.
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Vandana Rao is an athletics competitor.
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Vandana Rao is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vandana Rao. https://biography.guide/vandana-rao/
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