Vithya Ramraj broke P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record in the women’s 400m hurdles at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, clocking 54.75 seconds to win bronze. She became the first Indian woman to breach the 55-second barrier in the event, improving Usha’s 1984 mark of 55.42 seconds by 0.67 seconds. The video examines how India’s performance in the event has evolved, the growing competition in Asia, and how improvements in Ramraj’s flat 400m timings have contributed to her progress over the hurdles.
Published - October 18, 2026 07:03 pm IST