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Teen Sprinter Neil Samraj Breaks India's 100m Record Twice

Sep 7, 2026
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Sep 7, 2026 03:30
Meet the 17-year-old who broke India's 100m record twice and still wasn't happy

## A Rising Star in Indian Athletics

Neil Samraj, a 17-year-old sprinter from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a promising talent in Indian athletics. On September 1, at the National Youth Athletics Championships in Ludhiana, he shattered the Indian Under 18 100m record twice in one day.

## Record-Breaking Performance

In the semifinals, Neil clocked 10.53 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 10.63 seconds set by Anshu Rajak in 2023. He then improved his time in the finals, finishing in 10.46 seconds to claim gold.

## Background and Training

Born on January 19, 2009, Neil began focusing on athletics in Class 9, encouraged by his mother, Selvarasi, a former athlete, and his PE teacher. He trains under coach Velmurugan, whom he considers a mentor.

## Ambitions Beyond Records

Despite his achievements, Neil was not satisfied with his performance, as he was battling a cold during the race. His determination to improve suggests he may achieve even faster times in the future.

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