Gurindervir Singh Shatters 100m Record, Becomes India's Sprint Star
Who is Gurindervir Singh? Meet India`s new sprint sensation who broke the sub-10.10 barrier with historic National record
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Gurindervir Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian man to run the 100m in under 10.10 seconds, finishing with a time of 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup in Ranchi. This achievement not only sets a new national record but also qualifies him for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games alongside fellow sprinter Animesh Kujur, who briefly held the record earlier.
- 01Gurindervir Singh's record-breaking time of 10.09 seconds surpasses the previous national record by 0.06 seconds.
- 02Animesh Kujur had set the previous record of 10.15 seconds just minutes before Gurindervir's final run.
- 03Both sprinters have qualified for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the men's 100m event.
- 04Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi also made headlines by breaking the 400m national record with a time of 44.98 seconds.
- 05The events took place at the Federation Cup in Ranchi, marking a historic day for Indian athletics.
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Gurindervir Singh has etched his name in Indian athletics history by becoming the first Indian man to clock a time under 10.10 seconds in the men's 100m, achieving a remarkable 10.09 seconds at the Federation Cup held in Ranchi. This performance not only sets a new national record but also marks a significant milestone as he surpassed the previous record of 10.15 seconds, established just moments earlier by Animesh Kujur. Interestingly, Gurindervir had briefly held the record himself after clocking 10.17 seconds in the semifinals. Both sprinters have now qualified for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where they will represent India in the men's 100m event. In another impressive feat on the same day, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi became the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m, finishing with a time of 44.98 seconds. This historic day for Indian sprinting showcases the country's growing prowess in athletics, with multiple records being broken at the Federation Cup.
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Gurindervir Singh's achievement could inspire a new generation of athletes in India, potentially increasing interest and investment in track and field sports.
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