Gurindervir Singh and Vishal Kayalvizhi Set New National Sprint Records at Federation Cup
Gurindervir, Vishal smash national sprint records at Federation Cup
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At the Federation Cup in Ranchi, Gurindervir Singh made history by becoming the first Indian man to run the 100m in under 10.10 seconds, clocking a record time of 10.09 seconds. Meanwhile, Vishal Kayalvizhi broke the 400m national record with a time of 44.98 seconds, marking a significant day for Indian athletics.
- 01Gurindervir Singh's record-breaking time of 10.09 seconds surpassed the previous national record set by Animesh Kujur just a day earlier.
- 02Animesh Kujur had briefly held the record with a time of 10.15 seconds during the semifinals.
- 03Both Gurindervir and Animesh qualified for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the men's 100m.
- 04Vishal Kayalvizhi's achievement of breaking the 45-second barrier in the 400m is a historic milestone for Indian athletics.
- 05The events took place at the Federation Cup, showcasing a remarkable evening for Indian sprinting.
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Gurindervir Singh etched his name in Indian athletics history by becoming the first Indian man to complete the men's 100m in under 10.10 seconds, winning the event at the Federation Cup in Ranchi with a stunning national record of 10.09 seconds. This achievement came just a day after Animesh Kujur set a new national record of 10.15 seconds in the semifinals, briefly holding the title before Gurindervir reclaimed it. Both athletes have qualified for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, representing India in the men's 100m.
In another remarkable feat, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi also made headlines by breaking the 45-second barrier in the men's 400m with a record time of 44.98 seconds. His achievement followed Gurindervir's historic run, marking an extraordinary day for Indian sprinting at the Federation Cup. These performances highlight the growing prowess of Indian athletes on the international stage.
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These record-breaking performances boost the profile of Indian athletics and inspire future athletes.
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