Yashas Palaksha becomes India’s all-time 2nd fastest in men’s 400m hurdles!
Karnataka’s Yashas Palaksha breached the Commonwealth Games 2026 qualification standard, clocking a stunning 49.00s at Federation Cup 2026.
With this performance he became India’s all-time 2nd fastest 400m hurdler Santhosh, who finished 2nd, also produced a massive run of 49.06s — now India’s 3rd fastest ever.
Till now, only one Indian had ever gone sub-49 seconds in men’s 400m hurdles:
National record holder Dharun Ayyasamy – 48.80s