| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Dharun Ayyasamy | 31 Dec, 1996 | Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Athletics | India (Athletics) |
Indian |
Born on 31st December 1996 in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu; Dharun Ayyasamy is an Indian track athlete, specialised in 400m sprint as well as 400m hurdles event. Before switching to athletics, Ayyasamy used to play kho-kho and has represented his state in kho kho events. Dharun's sister is a volleyball player and a member of the Tamil Nadu state team.
Achievements:
- Burst into the international scene when he bagged a gold medal in 400m hurdles at the South Asian Games of 2016, finishing the race in 50.54 seconds
- Part of the relay team that set a new national 4×400m relay record by finishing in 3:00.91 seconds and advanced to the Rio Olympics. It was the third time the Indian men's relay team qualified for the Olympics after 1964 and 2000.
- Earned silver medals in 400m hurdles and men's 4x400m relay event at the 2018 Asian Games, held in Jakarta
Updated On :25 Nov, 2021
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