Gurindervir Singh, a 24-year-old sprinter representing Reliance, made history on Friday by resetting India’s 100m national record with a blistering time of 10.20 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 1 in Bengaluru.
Head-to-Head Battle of Speed
Top Performers Push Limits
- Gurindervir Singh: 1st place, 10.20 seconds (New National Record)
- Manikanta Hobliddar: 2nd place, 10.22 seconds
- Amlan Borgohain: 3rd place, 10.43 seconds
BIG ALERT: NEW NATIONAL RECORD in Men's 100m 🔥
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) March 28, 2025
Gurindervir Singh sets a new NR clocking 10.20s.
Earlier mark: 10.23s (Manikanta Hoblidhar)
Interestingly Manikanta clocked 10.22s today! pic.twitter.com/tRCnrlSN1A
Breaking Down the Achievement
Previous Records Shattered
- Old National Record: 10.23 seconds (Manikanta Hoblidhar, October 2023)
- Gurindervir’s Previous Personal Best: 10.27 seconds (2021)
Race Dynamics
Running side by side in lanes 5 and 6, Singh and Hoblidhar were neck-and-neck from the start. Singh ultimately emerged victorious, improving the national record by 0.03 seconds.
Reliance Dominance in Sprinting
Reliance athletes dominated the event, sweeping the top three positions:
- Gurindervir Singh (Gold)
- Manikanta Hoblidhar (Silver)
- Amlan Borgohain (Bronze)
Career Highlights
Gurindervir Singh has previously won 100m gold in:
- 2021 National Inter-State Championships
- 2024 National Inter-State Championships
- 2024 Federation Cup
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Significance of the Achievement
The performance underscores the growing depth and quality of Indian sprint athletics, with young athletes continuously pushing the boundaries of national records.
