Asian Games 2026: Ramraj’s 54.75 sec surge secures third place

Competing in lane eight, Vithya Ramraj delivered a decisive 54.75‑second run to finish third in the women's 400‑meter hurdles at the Asian Games in Nagoya. The time set a new Indian national record, surpassing PT Usha's longstanding 55.42‑second mark from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Gold medalist Mariam Karim posted a games record of 54.31 seconds, and silver went to Adelina Zhumz with 54.58 seconds. Ramraj's achievement adds a second bronze to her 2023 tally, cementing her status among India's top hurdlers.