Animesh Kujur created history by clocking 10.18 seconds at the Dromia International Sprint & Relays Meet in Greece, becoming the fastest Indian sprinter ever in the 100m.

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Kujur’s performance beats the previous national record of 10.20s set by Gurindervir Singh earlier in 2025. With a technically sound start and powerful finish, he has now raised the bar for Indian speedsters.

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National Record Progression – India’s Fastest Men

Athlete Time Year Meet / Location

•Animesh Kujur 10.18s 2025 Dromia Meet, Greece
•Gurindervir Singh 10.20s 2025 Indian GP, Bengaluru
•Manikanta Hoblidhar 10.23s 2023 National Open, Bengaluru

This is Just the Beginning,” Says Kujur

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“I’ve worked hard for this moment. The goal is to break 10 seconds now,” Animesh said after the race.


What’s Next for Animesh Kujur?

With this record, he is now a strong contender for selection in international events like the Asian Games 2026 and World Championships. The Athletics Federation of India is expected to ratify this performance soon.

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