Jyothi Yarraji Sets New National Record In Women’s 60m Hurdles

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Jyothi Yarraji Sets New National Record in Women’s 60m Indoor Hurdles at French Athletics Meet

Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji continues to raise the bar, rewriting her own national record in the women’s 60m indoor hurdles at the prestigious Meeting de Nantes Métropole 2025 athletics meet in France. The 25-year-old clocked an impressive 8.04 seconds in the final.

A Record-Breaking Performance

Competing at the Pierre-Quinon Metropolitan Stadium, Yarraji dominated the final A to claim the top spot. Her journey began in the heats, where she clocked 8.07 seconds, already surpassing her own previous record of 8.12 seconds set at the Asian Indoor Championships in Tehran last year.

Final Results

Yarraji’s exceptional performance saw her narrowly edge out South Africa’s Marione Fourie, who finished with a time of 8.05 seconds. Finland’s Saara Keskitalo took third place, clocking 8.13 seconds.

World Indoor Championships 2025 Qualification

This competition marks the beginning of the 2025 athletics season for Yarraji. The qualification mark for the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2025 in the women’s 60m hurdles is 7.94 seconds, a target that Yarraji is edging closer to with her consistent performances.

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Tejas Shirse Joins the Spotlight

In the men’s 60m hurdles, Indian athlete Tejas Shirse also made headlines. Shirse secured a podium finish, claiming third place with a time of 7.68 seconds. Earlier in the heats, he clocked 7.67 seconds, showcasing his potential for the upcoming season.

This achievement follows Shirse’s record-breaking performance earlier in Luxembourg, where he shattered the national record in the men’s 60m hurdles with a time of 7.65 seconds, surpassing Siddhanth Thingalaya’s 2017 record of 7.70 seconds.

India’s Rise in Athletics

These remarkable performances by Jyothi Yarraji and Tejas Shirse underline India’s growing prominence in athletics on the global stage. As the World Indoor Championships approach, both athletes are strong contenders to represent India and set new benchmarks in their respective categories.

Key Highlights:

  • Jyothi Yarraji: Clocked 8.04 seconds to set a new national record in women’s 60m hurdles.
  • Tejas Shirse: Finished third in the men’s 60m hurdles with a time of 7.68 seconds.
  • Both athletes are pushing closer to the qualification standards for the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2025.

Conclusion

Jyothi Yarraji’s inspiring start to the 2025 season and Tejas Shirse’s breakthrough performances serve as a testament to their dedication and India’s potential in athletics. As the year unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate their continued success on the international stage. 

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