Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh has created history by setting a new national record in the men’s 100 metres with a blistering time of 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition held in Ranchi. The performance makes him the first Indian athlete to run the distance in under 10.10 seconds.
The record-breaking run came during the final at the Birsa Munda Stadium, where Gurindervir delivered a powerful sprint to reclaim the national mark amid a highly competitive field. The timing of 10.09 seconds also improved his previous best and confirmed his position as the fastest man in India.
The race was part of a closely contested series of heats and finals in which the national record changed hands multiple times. Earlier in the competition, Gurindervir had already shown strong form, clocking 10.17 seconds in the semifinals. That mark was briefly bettered by fellow sprinter Animesh Kujur, who ran 10.15 seconds, momentarily taking the national record.
However, Gurindervir responded in emphatic fashion in the final, producing a career-defining performance to regain the record with 10.09 seconds. His run not only secured him the gold medal but also established a new benchmark in Indian sprinting history.
Officials noted that the achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian athletics, as no male sprinter from the country had previously breached the 10.10-second barrier in the 100m event. The performance has also drawn attention for its potential implications for upcoming international competitions, with qualification standards for major events already within reach for athletes running sub-10.10 times.
Gurindervir’s breakthrough has been widely celebrated in the athletics community, with the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi being described as one of the most competitive sprinting meets in recent Indian track history.
The 25-year-old sprinter’s performance is expected to boost India’s prospects in short-distance track events on the international stage, while also raising expectations for further improvements in national sprinting standards.
