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Gulveer Singh Shatters National Half Marathon Record in New York

Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh set a new national men's half marathon record with a time of 59:42 at the New York City Half Marathon 2026, where he finished third. He broke the previous record of 1:00:30 set by Avinash Sable in 2020. Singh, an Asian Games medallist, is the first Indian to hold multiple national records across distances from 3,000m to 25km. He is now targeting podium finishes at the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

Key Points: Gulveer Singh Breaks Indian Half Marathon Record in NYC

  • Record time of 59:42
  • Finished third in NYC race
  • First Indian with multiple distance records
  • Eyes podium at Commonwealth & Asian Games
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Gulveer Singh breaks national record at New York City Half Marathon 2026

Indian runner Gulveer Singh clocks 59:42 to set a new national half marathon record, finishing third at the New York City Half Marathon 2026.

"I'm fit and looking forward to good results in upcoming major international races - Gulveer Singh"

New Delhi, March 15

India's star distance runner, Gulveer Singh, improved the national men's half-marathon record in New York on Sunday.

According to an Athletics Federation of India (AFI) release, the 27-year-old army runner clocked 59:42 to finish third at the New York City Half Marathon 2026.

Adriaan Wildschutt of South Africa was first with a time of 59:30, followed by Moroccan-born American long-distance runner Zouhair Talbi, whose time was 59:41.

The previous national record of 1:00:30 was set by steeplechase specialist Avinash Sable in 2020 at the Delhi Half Marathon.

Singh is the first Indian distance runner to hold multiple national records, ranging from the 3,000m track to the 25km road race. The Asian Games medallist also holds the men's 5,000m and 10,000m track records.

Singh had a good run at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, winning both the 5,000m and 10,000m track races. This year, he is confident of a podium finish at both the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July and the Asian Games in September. "I'm fit and looking forward to good results in upcoming major international races," he said.

The army runner is currently based out of Colorado Springs in the USA.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud! It's incredible to see an athlete holding national records across such a wide range of distances. Shows his versatility and hard work. The training in Colorado Springs seems to be paying off. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
A great run, but finishing third by just 12 seconds to the winner shows the level of competition. We need more athletes like him to get this level of exposure and compete regularly on the global stage. More power to him!
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Sarah B
As someone following athletics, this is huge progress. Breaking the 1-hour barrier in the half marathon is a significant milestone for any nation. Hoping this inspires a new generation of Indian runners.
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: While this is fantastic news, I hope the federation and SAI are providing consistent support to all our athletes, not just the stars. We need a strong pipeline, not just one champion.
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Aditya G
Bahut badhiya! An army man making the country proud. His discipline is showing. Wishing him all the very best for Glasgow. Bring home more medals!

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