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Vithya Ramraj Breaks 42-Year-Old National Record, Wins Bronze in Women's 400m Hurdles at Asian Games

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Vithya Ramraj made history at the 2026 Asian Games by winning the bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles with a personal best time of 54.75 seconds. She broke the 42-year-old national record set by P.T. Usha in the 1984 Olympics and became the first Indian woman to breach the 55-second mark in the event. This is Ramraj's second medal at these Games, having previously won silver in the 4x400m mixed relay.

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