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Mohammed Ashfaq Sets New Under-20 National Record in 400m at World Athletics U20 Championships
Indian sprinter Mohammed Ashfaq shattered the Under-20 National Record in the men's 400m event in Eugene, United States.
He logged a timing of 45.81 seconds during the first-round Heat 5 of the World Athletics U20 Championships.
With this effort, Ashfaq eclipsed his own previous national record mark of 46.05 seconds.
Significance: Marks continuous progression in India's track and field capabilities at youth world levels.
He logged a timing of 45.81 seconds during the first-round Heat 5 of the World Athletics U20 Championships.
With this effort, Ashfaq eclipsed his own previous national record mark of 46.05 seconds.
Significance: Marks continuous progression in India's track and field capabilities at youth world levels.
Key Facts / Static GK
Event: World Athletics U20 Championships (Eugene, USA)
Record timing: 45.81 seconds (Men's 400m)
Athlete: Mohammed Ashfaq
Record timing: 45.81 seconds (Men's 400m)
Athlete: Mohammed Ashfaq
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