India’s decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar has made a strong start to his outdoor season, leading the decathlon at the David Noble Relays after Day 1.
Shankar has accumulated 4454 points across the first five events, putting himself in a commanding position heading into the final day.
The highlight of his performance so far has been two personal bests — 10.59 seconds in the 100m and 7.66 meters in the long jump — showcasing his improved speed and explosiveness.
Already holding the national record of 7826 points, Shankar is now pushing towards the elusive 8000-point mark, a milestone that would elevate him to a new level in global combined events.
This marks his first outdoor competition of the season, following a successful indoor campaign where he clinched gold in the heptathlon at the Asian Indoor Championships.
With momentum on his side, all eyes will be on Shankar as he looks to convert his strong start into a landmark performance.
