One day after lighting up the Sunset Tour track in California, India’s distance star Gulveer Singh has added yet another milestone to his growing legend. Clocking 3:36.58 in the men’s 1500m, Gulveer not only made his international debut in the event but also became the third-fastest Indian ever at this distance.

Coming just weeks after his golden double in the Asian Athletics Championships — where he won both 10,000m and 5,000m, Gulveer’s 1500m timing marks a dramatic evolution in his racing style: from endurance-driven long-distance to high-intensity middle-distance firepower.


How Fast Was That?

3:36.58 — only behind Jinson Johnson and Parvej Khan in India’s all-time list.

Ranks Top 50 globally in 2025, based on latest IAAF performances.

His first-ever recorded time in 1500m.

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Why This Matters

This isn’t just a time — it’s a signal.
Gulveer is now competitive across 1500m, 5,000m, and 10,000m — something no Indian runner has pulled off in a single year.

With his current form:

He’s India’s only runner with sub-13 (indoor 5K), sub-7:40 (3K), and now sub-3:37 (1500m).

And he’s heading into a high-altitude camp in Colorado Springs, funded by the Indian government — a strategic build-up to the World Athletics Championships later this year.


From Army Tracks to Global Circuits

Hailing from Aligarh and serving as a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, Gulveer’s rise is rooted in hard miles, Ooty camps, and now elite global exposure. This 1500m burst proves he isn’t just consistent — he’s rewriting what an Indian distance runner can be.


What’s Next?

With his name now popping across charts from Asia to the US, Gulveer’s entry into 1500m opens doors:

Will he double up at the Worlds?

Can India now dream of a distance finalist in global championships?

One thing’s certain — Gulveer isn’t done surprising us yet.

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