October 1st 2023.
Avinash Sable has made India proud yet again. He is the first male athlete to win a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. The 29-year-old topped the charts with a time of 8:19.54, beating the rest of the field by four seconds to earn India's first gold medal in athletics at this edition.
But who is this remarkable athlete? Avinash Mukund Sable was born on September 13, 1994, in the village of Mandwa in Maharashtra’s Beed district. After finishing his 12th grade, he was recruited in the Indian army and was part of the 5 Mahar regiment. He was posted at Siachen, Rajasthan and Sikkim. Coming from a humble background, where both his parents did farming to run the house, Avinash learnt about steeplechase quite late in life after he joined the Army's athletics programme in 2015.
In 2019, he made history by breaking his own national record in the 3000-meter steeplechase and becoming the first Indian to qualify for the final of this event at the World Athletics Championships. With his dedication, perseverance, and exceptional talent, Avinash continues to inspire aspiring athletes and fans of track and field in India and beyond.
At the Commonwealth Games 2022, Avinash Sable clinched a silver medal in the men's 3000 m steeplechase final. But what is a steeplechase race? It is an athletic event that combines long-distance running with various obstacles, including hurdles and water jumps. The race typically covers distances of 3,000 meters or more, with runners navigating a course that includes barriers that resemble hurdles and a water pit. Avinash Sable's performance at this event is proof of his agility and endurance, demonstrating why he is the champion he is today.
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