Avinash Sable Finishes 11th in 3000m Final

Indian runner Avinash Sable qualified for the men's 3000m steeplechase final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making history as the first Indian to do so. Sable finished fifth in his heat with a time of 8:15.43, securing his spot among the top 15 competitors. Despite a promising start where he led the race, he ultimately finished 11th in the final with a time of 8:14.18. Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali defended his Olympic title with a season-best time of 8:06.05, while Kenneth Rooks of the USA and Kenya's Abraham Kibiwot claimed silver and bronze, respectively. Sable's efforts, including setting a new national record at the Paris Diamond League, demonstrate India's growing presence in international athletics. However, other Indian athletes in events such as triple jump and badminton faced tough competition and did not advance to the finals.