‘I am not pushed enough’: National record holder Vithya sets sights on sub-54 run next
Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj reflects on her recent success at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where she secured three medals and set a new national record in the 400m hurdles. Despite her achievements, she and her coach are focused on future improvements, specifically aiming for a sub-54 second run.
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‘I am not pushed enough’: National record holder Vithya sets sights on sub-54 run next center Colourful haul: Vithya won one each of gold, silver and bronze from Aichi-Nagoya! FILE PHOTO: R.V. MOORTHY FILE PHOTO: R.V. MOORTHY https://th-i.thgim.com/public/sport/77ffom/article71556595.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/VITHYA.jpeg The 28-year-old says she doesn’t get the fanfare surrounding her Asian Games performance, where she bagged three medals for India; coach Nehpal wants her to perform well in the Beijing World athletics championships next year CHENNAI Vithya Ramraj still cannot understand the hype surrounding her. The 28-year-old, who emerged as one of India’s standout performers at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, returned with three medals and a National record in the 400m hurdles, breaking P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old mark. “In the last Asian Games (2023) in Hangzhou, I won three medals.
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