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Recently, who has become the fastest Indian runner to run 100 meters abroad?
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Animesh Kujur
Sprinter Animesh Kujur became the fastest Indian 100m runner on foreign soil in July 2026 by clocking 10.14 seconds.
Animesh Kujur, a prominent Indian athlete, achieved this milestone at the Puma Fast Arms Fast Legs Meet held in Germany in July 2026. This performance surpassed previous records for Indian sprinters competing outside the country. Kujur is already recognized as the national record holder in the 200m event. His consistent performance in international athletics continues to bolster India's presence in track and field events on the global stage.
Athlete name: Animesh Kujur
Record time: 10.14 seconds
Event: Puma Fast Arms Fast Legs Meet, Germany
Date of achievement: July 2026
Previous national 100m record: 10.18 seconds (set by Kujur in 2025)
C is correct тАФ Animesh Kujur set the record for the fastest 100m sprint by an Indian on foreign soil by clocking 10.14 seconds in Germany in 2026.
Remember that Animesh Kujur is a dual-event specialist; while he set the 100m record abroad in 2026, he is also the long-standing national record holder in the 200m event with a time of 20.32 seconds.