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Vithya Ramraj Smashes PT Usha Record!
1 Oct
Summary
- Sprinter Vithya Ramraj won three medals at the 2026 Asian Games.
- She broke PT Usha's 42-year-old national record in hurdles.
- Bollywood stars celebrated Ramraj's historic achievements.
Sprinter Vithya Ramraj has made history at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, clinching three medals and breaking PT Usha's 42-year-old national record.
Ramraj's campaign began with a silver in the mixed 4x400m relay. She then achieved a personal best in the 400m hurdles, clocking 54.75 seconds to win bronze and surpass PT Usha's long-standing record of 55.42 seconds.
The sprinter capped her remarkable performance by anchoring the women's 4x400m relay team to a gold medal. This victory marked India's first athletics gold of the Games, solidifying Ramraj's place in sporting history.
Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Dia Mirza, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, have enthusiastically celebrated Ramraj's achievements on social media, hailing her historic triumph and recognizing the success of India's women athletes.
