Vithya Ramraj breaks the long-standing Indian women’s 400m hurdles national record set by P T Usha over 42 years ago. NDTV reports that Usha congratulates Ramraj, highlighting that a record’s lasting legacy is how it inspires future athletes to go further.
According to Times of India, Ramraj clocks a new mark in a recent meet in Nagoya, Japan, where she also wins a bronze medal. One report says her time is 54.75 seconds, while another notes she surpasses Usha’s record of 55.42 seconds. The coverage also points to the record’s persistence, linking it in part to factors such as Usha’s strengths and her involvement in relay events. Times of India adds that Ramraj faces conditions including rain and manages injury concerns, alongside encouragement from her twin sister Nithya, and frames the performance as personal fulfillment as well as a record-breaking run.
