Gulveer Singh Sets New 5000m National Record at LA Track Festival
Gulveer Singh Betters His 5000m Outdoor National Record At LA Track Fest

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Gulveer Singh, an Indian distance runner, set a new national record in the 5000m with a time of 13:03.93 at the LA Track Festival, earning a silver medal. This performance surpasses his previous record of 13:11.82, established in Japan in September 2024.
- 01Gulveer Singh finished second in the race, behind Eritrean runner Habtom Samuel, who clocked 12:57.22.
- 02He is the first Indian distance runner to hold multiple national records, including 3000m, 5000m, and 10000m.
- 03Gulveer is the reigning Asian champion in both the 5000m and 10000m events.
- 04He aims for podium finishes at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games in September 2026.
- 05His impressive season includes a third-place finish at the NYC Half Marathon, where he recorded a sub-60 time of 59:42.
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Gulveer Singh, a prominent distance runner from India, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new national record in the 5000m event at the LA Track Festival, held on May 24, 2026. He finished the race with a time of 13:03.93, earning a silver medal behind Eritrea's Habtom Samuel, who clocked 12:57.22. This achievement breaks Gulveer's own previous record of 13:11.82, which he set in Japan in September 2024. Gulveer, who is currently training in Colorado Springs, is the first Indian distance runner to hold multiple national records across various distances, including the 3000m, 5000m, and 10000m. He is also the reigning Asian champion in both the 5000m and 10000m events. Looking ahead, Gulveer is optimistic about securing podium finishes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and the Asian Games in September. His season has been impressive, featuring a third-place finish at the NYC Half Marathon, where he recorded a time of 59:42, making him the first Indian to finish under 60 minutes in that event.
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Gulveer Singh's achievements inspire young athletes in India and highlight the country's growing prowess in distance running.
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