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Avinash Sable achieved a historic moment at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, by winning a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event. This accomplishment not only made him the first Indian man to secure gold in this event but also shattered the previous Asian Games record.
Avinash Sable completed the race in 8:19.50 seconds, surpassing Iran’s Hossein Keyhani, who held the previous record of 8:22.79 seconds from the 2018 Asian Games.
This gold medal represents a significant milestone for Indian athletics, ending a 13-year-long wait for a gold medal in the steeplechase event since Sudha Singh’s victory in the women’s 3000m steeplechase event at the 2010 Asian Games. Avinash Sable’s triumph has reignited hope and excitement within the Indian athletics community.
Avinash Sable’s hunger for success extends beyond his historic gold in the 3000m steeplechase event. He has expressed his determination to maintain his winning streak and strive for another gold medal, this time in the 5000m steeplechase event. His unshakable confidence and ambition set the stage for exciting prospects in the world of athletics.
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