24th MAY 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Tamil Nadu Athlete Vishal Sets Record in 400m Sprint
- The 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Cup is currently underway with great intensity at the renowned Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Yesterday, the second day of the competition Vishal T.K., a 22-year-old sprinter from Tamil Nadu, achieved a magnificent historical milestone destined to be etched in golden letters in the annals of Indian athletics.
- In the final of the men's 400-meter sprint, Vishal surged ahead with blistering speed right from the start, bounding toward the finish line with the agility of a cheetah.
- Upon finishing the race, he covered the distance in a mere 44.98 seconds, securing first place and clinching the gold medal.
- With this feat, Vishal T.K. has claimed the extraordinary historical distinction of becoming the "first Indian athlete" in the history of Indian athletics to complete the 400-meter race in under 45 seconds.
