Commonwealth Games-bound sprinter Animesh Kujur recorded the fastest time ever achieved by an Indian in 100 meters on foreign soil, finishing second in the Fast Arms Fast Legs meet, a Challenger event of the World Athletics Continental Tour.
The 23-year-old crossed the finish line with a personal best effort of 10.14 seconds in the final, improving on his effort of 10.19 seconds in Friday’s heats.
The time is now the second-fastest ever achieved by an Indian, behind Gurindervir Singh’s national record of 10.09 seconds, set at the Federation Cup in Ranchi in May.
It also makes Animesh the owner of three of the five fastest times by an Indian in the 100 metres. Before Gurindervir’s record-breaking run, Animesh had held the national record in the 100m event.
Animesh, who competes primarily in the 200m and also holds the national record in the event, will make his Commonwealth Games debut later this month in Glasgow. –PTI