AVINASH SABLE

Sept. 29, 2018

Avinash Sable broke Gopal Saini’s 37-year-old 3,000m steeplechase national record on his way to win the gold at the Open National Athletics Championship.

About:

  • Sabale (representing Services) clocked 8:29.80 seconds to go past the mark of 8:30.88 seconds, which was set by Gopal Saini in Tokyo in 1981

  • The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics. 3000 metres steeplechase is the most common format.