India’s Sharuk Khan has etched his name in the annals of Indian athletics by shattering the national U20 record in the 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia. The 18-year-old prodigy from Uttar Pradesh clocked an impressive 8 minutes 45.12 seconds to finish sixth in his heat race, securing a berth in the final scheduled for August 31.
Khan’s remarkable feat eclipses the previous national U20 record held by Rajesh of Rajasthan, who had clocked 8:50.12 seconds at the Federation Cup National Senior Championships in May. Khan’s earlier personal best stood at 8:51.75 seconds, set at the Asian U20 Championships in Korea last year.
The young athlete’s exceptional performance is a testament to his unwavering determination and rigorous training. His qualification for the final places him among the world’s elite U20 steeplechasers.
In another notable achievement for India, Jay Kumar has qualified for the men’s 400m final after finishing third in his semifinal heat race with a personal best time of 46.96 seconds. Kumar’s impressive performance bodes well for India’s medal hopes in the event.
The World Athletics U20 Championships is a prestigious event that showcases the talents of the world’s most promising young athletes. India’s strong showing at the championships is a testament to the growing depth and quality of Indian athletics.
