Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi

Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1998-06-01) 1 June 1998 (age 26)
Military career
Allegiance India
Service / branch Indian Navy
Rank Petty Officer
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best45.36
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  India
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Men's 4×400 m relay
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou Mixed 4×400 m relay

Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi (born 1 June 1998) is an Indian track and field athlete who specializes in the 400 metres.[1] He won a silver medal at the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2022 Asian Games.[2] In 2023, he won a gold medal in the 4×400 metres at the 2022 Asian Games.[3] He also competed in the same event at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, reaching the final after having set an Asian record of 2:59.05 in the heats.[4] The team ultimately finished 6th in the final.

References

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  1. ^ "India's winning 4: Three fought injuries, fourth is a footballer-turned-sprinter". The Indian Express. 2023-08-28. Archived from the original on 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  2. ^ "Asian Games Results". Asian Games, Hangzhou 2022. 2 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Asian Games Results". Asian Games, Hangzhou 2022. 4 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  4. ^ "RESULTS 4 x 400 Metres Relay Men - Round 1" (PDF). International Association of Athletics Federations. 26 August 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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