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In a remarkable achievement, Avinash Sable, a 3000m steeplechaser, secured his qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He became the first Indian track athlete to do so after an impressive performance at the Silesia Diamond League meet in Silesia, Poland.
Despite finishing sixth, Sable clocked an impressive time of 8 minutes 11.63 seconds, which was just slightly outside his national record of 8:11.20. However, this time comfortably surpassed the Paris Olympics qualifying mark of 8:15.00.
The Olympics qualification period began on July 1, 2023, and will continue until June 30, 2024, allowing athletes to strive for their spots in the prestigious event.
The race was won by Moroccan world and Olympic champion El Bakkali Soufiane, who set a meet record with a time of 8:03.16. Kenyan athletes Abraham Kibiwot (8:08.03) and Leonard Kipkemoi Bett (8:09.45) finished in second and third place, respectively.
Avinash Sable’s accomplishment marks a historic moment for Indian athletics as he becomes the sixth Indian and the first track athlete from the country to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. His dedication and hard work have paid off, and he will now have the opportunity to represent India on the international stage at the prestigious sporting event.
In addition to Avinash Sable’s historic qualification, four 20km race walkers – Akshadeep Singh, Vikas Singh, and Paramjeet Singh Bisht in the men’s event, and Priyanka Goswami in the women’s event – have also secured their spots for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Furthermore, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has qualified for the Games, making it a notable achievement for Indian athletes.
The race walk events are held on the road during the Olympics, while the long jump is a field event. On the other hand, the 3000m steeplechase, in which Avinash Sable excels, is run on the track.
For Avinash Sable, the Silesia Diamond League meet was his third appearance in the Diamond League series this year. Notably, it marked his best-ever performance in a Diamond League event in terms of timing. Previously, he finished 10th in Rabat, Morocco, with a time of 8:17.18, and secured fifth place in Stockholm with a clocking of 8:21.88 earlier in the year. Sable’s consistent improvement and remarkable performance in the recent meet demonstrate his determination and potential on the international stage.
Last year, he had clocked 8:12.48 to finish fifth in Rabat.
Sable has already qualified for the World Championships (August 19-27) in Budapest, Hungary
Last year, Avinash Sable had achieved a time of 8:12.48, securing a fifth-place finish in Rabat. This indicates his consistent progress and competitiveness in the event.
In addition to his qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Sable has also earned a spot in the World Championships, which are scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19 to 27. This further highlights his strong performances and recognition in the international track and field circuit.
As Sable continues to excel and represent India on the global stage, he is undoubtedly becoming a prominent figure in the world of steeplechase and a source of pride for the country’s athletics community.
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