100m sprinting: Gurindervir Singh is India’s fastest man, but the finish line is still far away
Gurindervir Singh has set a new national record in the men's 100m sprint at 10.09 seconds, making him the first Indian to break the 10.1-second barrier. This achievement highlights a significant shift in Indian sprinting, with multiple athletes recently breaking long-standing records. Despite this progress, Gurindervir's time ranks only 524th globally, indicating that India still has a long way to go to compete with the world's elite sprinters.
- ▪Gurindervir Singh set a new national record of 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m sprint.
- ▪He became the first Indian to break the 10.1-second barrier during the Federation Cup.
- ▪India ranks around 65th among 182 nations in terms of fastest sprint performances.
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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.The achievement marked the latest chapter in a rivalry that is transforming Indian sprinting. Anil Kumar’s national record of 10.21 seconds had remained unbeaten since 2000.
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