Gulveer Singh makes history by becoming first Indian to break 13-minute barrier in Men’s 5000 m Indoor Race

By  News On Air   Feb 22, 2025

In athletics, the Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Gulveer Singh has made history by becoming the first Indian to break the 13-minute barrier in the men’s 5000 metre indoor race.

Competing at the BU Terrier DMR Challenge in Boston, Gulveer clocked an astonishing 12 minutes 59.77 seconds, a performance that not only sets a new National Record for India but also establishes a new Asian 5000m short track record.

Last week, Gulveer set a new national record in the men’s 3000-metre indoor event, breaking a 16-year-old record. He clocked 7 minures 38.26 seconds, finishing second in the race and surpassing the previous Indian record of 7:49.47, set by Surendar Singh in 2008.