Avinash Sable Sets New National Record in 3000m Steeplechase At Paris Diamond League In France

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Avinash Sable broke the Indian national record in the men’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:09.91 at the Paris Diamond League 2024 on July 7, 2024.

An Overview of the News

• He secured sixth place in the highly competitive men’s 3000m steeplechase event at Charlety Stadium.

• India's former national record of 8:11.20 was set by Avinash Sable when he won silver at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham two years ago.

Results and Competitors

• Abrham Sime of Ethiopia finished first with a personal best time of 8:02.36.

• Amos Serem from Kenya also clocked 8:02.36 but finished second in a photo finish.

• Abraham Kibiwot, who won bronze at the 2023 World Championships, took third place with a time of 8:06.70.

• Mohamed Amin Jhinaoui of Tunisia, the national record holder, finished fourth with a time of 8:09.41.

• Geordie Beamish from New Zealand, the indoor world champion in the 1500m, finished fifth with a time of 8:09.64.

Season Highlights for Avinash Sable

• Earlier this year, Avinash Sable placed second at the Portland Track Festival with a time of 8:21.85 and first at India’s inter-state competition in Panchkula with a time of 8:31.75.

• He is gearing up to represent India in the 3000m steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Kishore Jena's Performance in Javelin Throw

• Kishore Jena finished eighth in the javelin throw event at the Paris Diamond League 2024 with a best throw of 78.10m.

Diamond League Overview

• The Paris Diamond League is part of the annual series organized by World Athletics, serving as the eighth leg of the 2024 series.

• The finals of the Diamond League 2024 are scheduled to be held in Brussels, Belgium in September, where athletes accumulate points and compete for the Diamond League trophy.