Animesh Kujur

Animesh Kujur
Personal information
Born (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003
Ghuitangar, Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, India[1]
Alma materKalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Sainik School
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)
100 m, 200 m
Achievements and titles
Personal bests100 m: 10.18 NR (2025)
200 m: 20.32 NR (2025)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  India
Asian Championships
2025 Gumi 200 m
World University Games
2025 Rhine-Ruhr 4×100m
BRICS Games
2024 Kazan 200 m

Animesh Kujur (born 2 June 2003) is an Indian sprinter. He is the current 100 m and 200 m national record holder.[2][3] In 2025, he became the first ever Indian sprinter to qualify for the World Championships.

References

  1. ^ "Animesh Kujur". www.orisports.com. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  2. ^ "India's fastest man! Animesh Kujur shatters national record in men's 100m, becomes first Indian to run under 10.2 seconds". The Times of India. 6 July 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  3. ^ Selvaraj, Jonathan (1 June 2025). "With national record in 200m, Animesh's bronze is gold standard". Sportstar. Retrieved 19 September 2025.