Indian athlete Gulveer Singh made a triumphant run at The Ten 2024 athletics meet in California, USA, etching his name in the record books. Singh shattered the long-standing national record in the men’s 10,000m event, a feat that had eluded runners for a remarkable 16 years.
The 25-year-old from Uttar Pradesh clocked a stellar time of 27 minutes and 41.81 seconds, finishing second in his heat. This impressive performance eclipsed the previous record of 28 minutes and 2.89 seconds, set by none other than Singh’s own coach, Surendra Singh, back in 2008.
The significance of Singh’s achievement goes beyond just breaking a record. He became the first Indian athlete to complete the 10,000m race in under 28 minutes, a testament to his dedication and exceptional talent. This performance marks a significant improvement for Singh, who bagged the bronze medal in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
While Singh narrowly missed the qualification mark for the Paris 2024 Olympics by a little over 41 seconds, his record-breaking run has energized the Indian athletics scene. This achievement has the potential to inspire a new generation of long-distance runners and push the boundaries of Indian athletics further. Singh’s coach, Surendra Singh, must be experiencing a unique blend of pride and accomplishment, having witnessed his trainee not only break his own record but also usher in a new era for Indian distance running.
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