Gurindervir Singh Sets Men’s 100m National Record

Gurindervir Singh set the men’s 100 metres national record at 10.09 seconds on 23 May 2026 at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi. He became the first Indian athlete to officially run below the 10.10-second mark in the men’s 100 metres event.

National 100 Metres Record

The 100 metres is a standard sprint event in track and field, and it is run on a straight or curved track depending on the stadium layout. In India, the men’s national record in the event has been revised multiple times at senior-level competitions, including the Federation Cup Athletics Championships. Gurindervir Singh first improved the record on 22 May 2026 with 10.17 seconds in the semifinal heats. Animesh Kujur then clocked 10.15 seconds in the next semifinal to reclaim the record before Gurindervir Singh ran 10.09 seconds in the final on 23 May 2026.

Competition Details in Ranchi

The record-breaking performances took place at the Federation Cup Athletics Championships in Ranchi, which featured men’s sprint events over two days. In the final, Gurindervir Singh won gold, Animesh Kujur finished second with 10.20 seconds, and Pranav Pramod of Reliance Foundation won bronze with 10.29 seconds. The 100 metres final is one of the most closely watched events in Indian athletics because it is used to determine national rankings and international qualification marks. Gurindervir Singh’s 10.09 seconds also placed him among the fastest Asian sprinters in the 2026 season.

Athlete Profile and Other Records

Gurindervir Singh is 25 years old, belongs to Punjab, and serves as an Indian Navy officer. He also holds the Indian national records in the 60 metres and the 4×100 metres relay. His 10.09-second timing secured qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games. The 100 metres event remains a core discipline in the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the Asian Games.

Important Facts for Exams

• The men’s 100 metres is a standard sprint event in athletics and is run over 100 metres on a track.
• The Federation Cup Athletics Championships is a senior national athletics competition in India.
• The 4×100 metres relay is a track event with four runners covering 100 metres each.
• The Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games both include sprint events such as the 100 metres.