Reliance Foundation athletes put their best feet forward as they took to the Kanteerava track in Bengaluru for Indian Grand Prix 4 on April 15, 2023. Amlan Borgohain was the star yet again as he completed the sprint double, winning both the 100m and 200m. He had done the same at Indian Grand Prix 3 earlier this week.
Another key highlight included Beranica Elangovan‘s stunning personal best of 4.10metres in the pole vault (narrowly missing out on the national record having already secured victory when attempting 4.22metres). Jyothi Yarraji ran a fast 23.60 seconds for a huge personal best in the 200m into a strong headwind securing a dominant victory over the defending national champion.
In the men’s sprints, Reliance Foundation athletes finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the 100m and 1st and 2nd in the men’s 200m. James Hillier, Director of Athletics, Reliance Foundation was pleased with the day’s efforts, “Overall a really productive competition. Delighted that the athletes have got numerous personal bests and several wins across a host of different events. A big congratulations to all of the athletes and their personal coaches.”
In all, across both Indian Grand Prix events there were a remarkable 10 personal best performances from 7 Reliance Foundation athletes. Personal bests at Indian Grand Prix 3 included Tejas Shirse (110m Hurdles in 13.81s) and Ragul Kumar (400m in 48.48 seconds).
Also Read: Flipkart Summer Saver Days: Best offer on Voltas, Lloyd and others ACs
Also Read: Apple iPhone 15: Apple may discontinue these iPhones
Personal bests at Indian Grand Prix 4 included Baranica Elangovan (Women’s Pole Vault with 4.10m, Jyothi Yarraji (200m in 23.60), Sapna Kumari (100m in 12.20s), Animesh Kujur (100m in 10.69), Ragul Kumar (100m in 10.77), Laxmipriya Kisan (400 m in 59.37s), Kishore Jena (Men’s Javelin Throw with 77.22m) and Tejas Shirse (100m in 10.89 seconds) and (200m in 21.96s). Tejas’ 200m performance was his third personal best in three races, that made up for a remarkable week.
Comments are closed.