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Avinash Sable the Indian athlete who specializes in 3000 metres steeplechase and holds the national record of 8:12.48, set at the 2022 Rabat Diamond League.
Avinash Sable’s rise as a steeplechaser. Since 2018, the 27-year-old has been able to break his own national record in 3000m steeplechase eight times with the latest being in his maiden appearance at the prestigious Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco. The Olympian on Sunday struck down nearly 4 seconds from his personal best, clocking a remarkable 8.12.48. He finished fifth in the race ahead of the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Benjamin Kigen of Kenya, who ended eighth in 8:17.320
His previous best came at the Indian Grand Prix in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in March.
After going from 8.30 minute time to 8.12 at the Diamond League, Sable believes that a sub-8 minute time is also achievable – which will be a first for an Indian