India’s all-time second-fastest women’s 400m runner, Kiran Pahal, made a winning start to her season by clinching gold in the women’s 400m at the Indian Series-5 in Sangrur.
Kiran clocked 54.07 seconds to register the fastest time across all three finals at the meet, underlining her dominance in the event. The performance marks a solid opening to her campaign as she looks to build momentum for the remainder of the season.
Known for her consistency in Indian quarter-mile running, Kiran has established herself among the country’s top 400m athletes in recent years and continues to remain a strong contender on the national circuit.
The meet also witnessed the return of Himanshi Malik, the 2023 Interstate champion, who competed after nearly one and a half years away from action. Himanshi finished third in Final C with a time of 56.58s, marking an encouraging comeback performance after a lengthy absence from competition.
With both Kiran returning strongly and Himanshi back on track, the women’s 400m event promises to be an exciting battle in the domestic athletics season ahead.