Gulveer Singh Smashes 3000m National Record at Boston University Athletics Meet 2025
USA/Patiala, 16 February (Sports Desk)
Indian middle-distance runner Gulveer Singh etched his name in the record books by shattering the national record in the men’s 3000m at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational 2025 in Massachusetts, USA, on Friday.
Competing at the Boston University Track and Tennis Centre , the 26-year-old Asian Games medallist clocked an impressive time of 7:38.26 , finishing second in a highly competitive field. Gulveer’s performance broke the previous national record of 7:49.47 , set by Surendra Singh in 2008, by over 11 seconds . His effort also surpassed India’s outdoor 3000m national record of 7:50.31 , which Surendra Singh achieved in England the same year.
A Historic Achievement
Gulveer’s remarkable feat marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics. The new record is now subject to ratification by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) .
The race saw fierce competition, with Romain Legendre of France taking the top spot with a time of 7:36.28 . The USA’s Morgan Beadlescomb finished third in 7:38.55 , narrowly behind Gulveer. Meanwhile, India’s Rahul finished in 8:08.27 , securing the 112th position in a field of over 200 athletes across 13 heats.
The current indoor 3000m world record stands at 7:22.91 , held by the USA’s Grant Fisher , who achieved the mark earlier this month in New York. Grant, a Paris 2024 bronze medallist, remains one of the standout names in global distance running.
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Gulveer’s Growing Legacy
Gulveer Singh has firmly established himself as one of India’s premier long-distance runners, holding national records in both the 5000m and 10000m outdoor events.
- In September 2024 , he shaved off seven seconds from his previous 5000m national record, clocking 13:11.82 in Japan.
- Last November , he set a new 10000m national record of 27:14.88 during a meet in Japan.
In 2023 , Gulveer clinched bronze medals in both the 10000m (28:17.21) at the Asian Games and the 5000m (13:48.33) at the Asian Championships , showcasing his consistency on the continental stage.
Other Indian Performances
In the same meet, Kartik Kumar competed in the men’s 5000m, finishing in 95th place with a time of 14:05.67 . Meanwhile, Seema is scheduled to represent India in the women’s 5000m at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational , adding to the nation’s growing presence in international athletics.
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A Rising Star in Indian Athletics
Gulveer Singh’s latest achievement highlights his relentless pursuit of excellence and positions him as a key figure in India’s quest for global recognition in long-distance running. With his national records and consistent performances, Gulveer continues to inspire the next generation of athletes, proving that Indian runners can compete with the best on the world stage.
As India’s athletics community celebrates this historic milestone, all eyes will remain on Gulveer Singh as he aims to build on this success in upcoming competitions.
