Rising Fast: India’s 4x100m Quartet Shatters National Record, Eyes Asian Glory

Season 2024-25 May 19, 2025

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In a landmark moment for Indian athletics, a new generation of sprinters stormed into the record books at the National Relay Carnival 2025 in Chandigarh. The men’s 4x100m relay team comprising Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain blazed across the track in 38.69 seconds, breaking a 15-year-old national record and sending a powerful message to Asia and beyond: India’s sprint revolution is here.

This was the first time the quartet teamed up in a competitive relay; yet, they moved like clockwork. Their time eclipsed the previous record of 38.89 seconds, set during the 2010 Commonwealth Games - a milestone long considered out of reach. That it came from a team representing the RF Sports ecosystem highlights the rise of new-age training systems and high-performance centers in shaping Indian athletics.

The chemistry among the four was evident not just on the track but also in their camaraderie off it. “We sprinters are like a family. We push each other to be better every day,” said Borgohain. “It doesn’t matter who wins; what matters is that we grow together. That’s what made this relay so special.”

Gurindervir, known for his explosive starts, added: “Even when we race against each other in the 100m, we’re learning from one another. We break down every element - from foot placement on the starting block to how we hit top speed - and that’s what gives us this edge as a team.”

Each member brings individual firepower to make this team successful. While Gurindervir, the national record holder over the 100m distance, brings his explosiveness to ensure the quartet is off the blocks in no time, Animesh - the National Record holder in 200m - is unstoppable over the bend and the back straight. Manikanta, meanwhile, plays an able role to push the team ahead, while Borgohain, with his vast experience, plays the perfect role of an anchor to bring the team home.

Their combined strength has not only helped them set a new national mark but also sent a strong message to Asia. With very little to choose between the top four timings in Asia, the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, is expected to be a mouth-watering event.

For the Indians, it’s not just about rewriting records; it’s about rewriting India’s sprinting story. From individual brilliance to collective legacy, they represent the spirit of a new India - fast, fearless, and ready to take on the world. In a sport where milliseconds matter, these four have given the country something timeless: belief.