Vithya Ramraj shatters PT Usha's 42-year-old record to clinch bronze at Asian Games 2026
- Vithya Ramraj clocked 54.75 seconds in the women’s 400m hurdles final, winning the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026.
- Her time broke PT Usha's national record of 55.42 seconds, which had stood since 1984, according to the athletics federation.
- This victory marks Vithya's second consecutive bronze medal in the event, matching her achievement from the previous Asian games.
- According to the official results, four athletes recorded personal bests in the race, including silver medalist Adelina.
Source: indianexpress.com
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