Vithya Ramraj Breaks P.T. Usha's Record and Wins Gold at 2026 Asian Games
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Athlete | Vithya Ramraj |
| Record Broken | Surpassed P.T. Usha's 42-year-old 400m hurdles national record (55.42s) on 28 Sep 2026 with a time of 54.75s (New NR). |
| Asian Games Performance | Bronze in Women's 400m hurdles (54.75s) on 28 Sep 2026. |
| Gold in Women's 4×400m relay (3:29.69) on 29 Sep 2026 (India's first athletics gold at 2026 Asian Games). | |
| Relay Team Members | Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi, Vithya Ramraj (Anchor). |