100m sprinting: Gurindervir Singh is India’s fastest man, but the finish line is still far away
Gurindervir Singh has set a new Indian national record in the 100m sprint with a time of 10.09 seconds, surpassing previous records held by Animesh Kujur. This achievement highlights a competitive era in Indian sprinting as athletes continue to break long-standing barriers.
Why it matters
It marks a significant performance milestone for Indian athletics, showing rapid improvement in a sport where the country has historically struggled to compete globally.
By the time the men’s 100m final began at the Federation Cup in Ranchi on May 23, 2026, India’s national record had already changed hands twice within that tournament — a first in Indian sprinting. A day earlier, Gurindervir Singh had lowered the national record to 10.17 seconds in the first semifinals. Minutes later, Animesh Kujur reclaimed it with 10.15 seconds in the second semi-final. Gurindervir seized the opportunity the final offered. His time of 10.09 seconds not only restored the record to his name but also made him the first Indian to break the 10.1-second barrier .
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