New Delhi: Gurindervir Singh set a new national 100m record. He clocked 10.2 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1. The event took place at the SAI South Centre in Bengaluru on March 28.
He broke Manikanta H Hoblidharโs 100m record. The previous record was 10.23 seconds, set in 2023. Hoblidhar improved his time to 10.22s but finished second.
Amlan Borgohain came third. He completed the race in 10.43s. All three runners train at the Reliance Foundation High Performance Centre.
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Gurindervir Singh, PO, #IndianNavy sets a new Menโs 100m National Record, blazing through with a stunning 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1. #IndianAthletics #NationalRecord #Speedster #TeamIndia @SpokespersonMoD@afiindia @Media_SAI @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/JYgJH23pulโ SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 29, 2025
Historic Sprint and Future Prospects
Gurindervir Singh qualified for the 26th Asian Athletics Championships. The entry standard is 10.25s. Selection depends on the Athletics Federation of India. The championship will be held in Gumi, South Korea, in May.
He ran in lane 5 alongside Hoblidhar in lane 6. The Jalandhar-born sprinter took the lead near the finish line.
New #NationalRecord Alert at the Indian Grand Prix 1,at the Indian Grand Prix 1, Bangaloreโ
Meet Gurindervir Singh, the man who created a new National Record in Menโs 100m, clocking an impressive 10.20s!
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Gurindervir won gold in the 100m at the 2021 and 2024 Inter-State Championships. He also clinched first place at the 2024 Federation Cup.
His coach is James Hiller. Five of the top six sprinters in the race represent the Reliance Foundation.
Gurindervirโs Reaction
The record-breaking sprinter expressed his happiness after the race.
โIโm extremely happy to have posted a good time in the IGP ahead of the Federation Cup in April,โ Gurindervir said.
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He acknowledged that breaking the national record was unexpected but rewarding.
โI wanted to run a fast race but the national record was a bonus. I should be able to do better at the Federation Cup,โ he added.
Gurindervir remains focused on improving his performance in future competitions. His next big test will be at the Federation Cup.
Fastest Woman Sprinter
Nithya Gandhe won the womenโs 100m. She clocked 11.41 seconds. Sneha SS finished second with 11.55s. Abinaya Rajarajan came third at 11.59s.
Nithya also won the 200m race. She clocked 23.36 seconds. Jyothi Yarraji clinched gold in the 100m hurdles.
Gurindervir Singh 100m record is a major milestone for Indian athletics. The upcoming Federation Cup will be another big test for him.
