Benn harradine biography of mahatma gandhi
Benn Harradine
Australian discus thrower
Benn Harradine (born 14 October ) is a retired Australian discus thrower[2] who competed at three consecutive Olympic Games, starting in
Harradine made the final of the discus at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne where he finished eighth.
He went on to win the Commonwealth title. His 5th-place finish at the World Championships is the best ever finish by an Australian man in the event. He announced his retirement after the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast where he finished sixth.
Benn harradine biography of mahatma gandhi Share your suggestions to enhance the article. The couple's bond exemplified the merging of personal and public life, illustrating how Gandhi's principles of simplicity, non-violence, and compassion extended into his family dynamics. Gandhi also placed significant value on the concept of self-sufficiency, urging Indians to spin their own cloth and promote local industries, which resonated with his belief in economic independence from British rule. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returned to India in and took an active part in the Indian National Congress, a movement dedicated to Indian independence.He has broken the Australian record three times, his personal best being metres thrown in Townsville in May
He is an indigenous athlete from the Wotjobaluk tribe in the Wimmera district of Victoria. He cites land rights activist Vincent Lingiari as one of the people he admires. He is recognized in the Australian Olympic Committee list of Australian Indigenous Olympians.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Australia | ||||
| Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 8th | m | |
| Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | 31st | m | |
| Continental Cup | Split, Croatia | 2nd | m[4] | |
| Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 1st | m | |
| World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 5th | m | |
| Olympic Games | London, England | 9th | m | |
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 20th (q) | m | |
| Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 4th | m | |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 10th | m | |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 20th (q) | m | |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 21st (q) | m | |
| Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 6th | m | |