Anil Singh (javelin thrower)

Anil Kumar Singh (born 4 March 1985) is an Indian track and field athlete from Haryana who specializes in javelin throw. He is the first Indian athlete to breach the 80-metre barrier in a competition.[1] Anil Singh holds the current Indian National record of 80.72 metre set at the Asian All Stars athletics championships held in Bhopal on 18 September 2008.[2] He replaced Satbir Singh's decade-old record of 79.68 metres, registered in Kolkata in October 1998.[3]

Anil Singh
Personal information
Full nameAnil Kumar Singh
NationalityIndian
Born (1985-03-04) 4 March 1985 (age 39)
Bhiwani, Haryana, India
Sport
CountryIndia
SportTrack and field
EventJavelin throw
TeamIndian Railways
Achievements and titles
Personal bestsOutdoor: 80.72 m NR
(Bhopal 2008)
Updated on 20 September 2009

References

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  1. ^ "Singh's Indian Javelin Throw record the highlight in Bhopal". IAAF. 19 September 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
  2. ^ "Official Website of Athletics Federation of India: NATIONAL RECORDS as on 21.3.2009". Athletics Federation of INDIA. Archived from the original on 5 August 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Anil breaks 80m barrier in javelin". The Hindu. 19 September 2009. Archived from the original on 21 September 2008. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
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