VIJAYWADA: Three more information fell on Day three of the 33rd National Junior Athletics Championships at the Acharya Nagarjuna University athletics flooring here.
Delhi's Amoj Jacob created historical past when he broke 11-year-old nationwide file in junior boys' U-20 400m match.
With his timing of 46.59s, Amoj bettered a decade outdated file of 46.99s of Virender Pank that was once created in 2006.
Haryana's Harsh Kumar (46.99s) additionally bettered the meet file whilst Gaurav (47.62s), additionally from Haryana, bagged the bronze.
Amoj, who started his occupation as a junior champion, had competed with the seniors at the IAAF Worlds Championships in August this yr and was once part of 4X400m Indian relay staff.
After the race he mentioned, "I wanted to check my timings, so this was an important championship for me. I want to run under 45 seconds next year. The experience from the World Championships has helped a lot."
Meanwhile, Poonam Jakhar from Haryana broke her personal nationwide file in the women' U18 hammer throw. She bettered her earlier nationwide file of 54.66m to 58.23m.
Maharashtra's Sneha Jadhav (51.69m) gained the silver whilst Medha M (51.08m) of Tamil Nadu bagged the bronze medal.
Delhi's Amoj Jacob created historical past when he broke 11-year-old nationwide file in junior boys' U-20 400m match.
With his timing of 46.59s, Amoj bettered a decade outdated file of 46.99s of Virender Pank that was once created in 2006.
Haryana's Harsh Kumar (46.99s) additionally bettered the meet file whilst Gaurav (47.62s), additionally from Haryana, bagged the bronze.
Amoj, who started his occupation as a junior champion, had competed with the seniors at the IAAF Worlds Championships in August this yr and was once part of 4X400m Indian relay staff.
After the race he mentioned, "I wanted to check my timings, so this was an important championship for me. I want to run under 45 seconds next year. The experience from the World Championships has helped a lot."
Meanwhile, Poonam Jakhar from Haryana broke her personal nationwide file in the women' U18 hammer throw. She bettered her earlier nationwide file of 54.66m to 58.23m.
Maharashtra's Sneha Jadhav (51.69m) gained the silver whilst Medha M (51.08m) of Tamil Nadu bagged the bronze medal.
Amoj Jacob shatters decade old record at National Junior Athletics
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