Who is Vithya Ramraj, Breaks 39-Year 400m Hurdles Meet Record?

September 3, 2024

At the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Vithya Ramraj made history by breaking a 39-year-old record in the women’s 400m hurdles. She completed the race in 56.23 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 56.80 seconds, which was set by the legendary Indian athlete P.T. Usha in 1985.

Significance of the Record

Vithya’s achievement is not just a personal victory; it holds great significance in the history of Indian athletics. P.T. Usha is one of India’s most celebrated athletes, often referred to as the “Queen of Indian Track and Field.” By breaking a record that had stood for nearly four decades, Vithya has added to her own reputation and brought new attention to Indian athletics.

Outstanding Performances in Men’s Events

The championships also featured impressive performances in the men’s events. Nithin from Tamil Nadu broke the men’s 200m meet record by finishing in 20.66 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by Animesh Kujur. Other notable performances included:

800m: P. Mohammed finished with a time of 1:48.10.
10,000m: Abhishek completed the race in 29:48.18.
400m hurdles: Aman clocked in at 50.52 seconds.

Highlights from the Women’s Events

In the women’s events, Ancy Sojan excelled in the long jump with a leap of 6.71 meters, earning her the title of the best woman athlete of the championships. Other key performances included:

200m: Nithya Gandhe finished in 23.51 seconds.
800m: Chanda clocked in at 2:01.16.
10,000m: Seema completed the race in 33:56.86.

Awards and Overall Achievements

The championships ended with several athletes being recognized for their outstanding performances. Vithya Ramraj (400m hurdles) and Nithin (200m) were highlighted as standout athletes of the event. The team championships were won by the Railways in the women’s category and by Services in the men’s category, with Railways also taking home the overall title.

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