# Gulveer Singh Sets 5000m National Record, Qualifies for Worlds

URL: https://technosports.co.in/gulveer-singh-sets-5000m-national-record-quali/  
Published: 2025-02-23  
Updated: 2025-02-23  
Author: REMYA BABU S

***Gulveer Singh*** : Indian long-distance runner **[Gulveer Singh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulveer_Singh)** has once again etched his name in history, becoming the **first Indian to run the 5000m in under 13 minutes**. At the **Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational 2025**, he clocked an impressive **12:59.77s**, setting a **new national and Asian indoor record** while also securing his place in the **World Athletics Championships**.

> Gulveer Singh Qualifies for World Athletics Championships 2025 After Fourth-Place Finish at Terrier DMR Challenge in Boston[#Athletics](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Athletics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[https://t.co/1uANYvcg4N](https://t.co/1uANYvcg4N)
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> — Subham Sarkar (@sarkar37126) [February 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/sarkar37126/status/1893262002870480954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## ***Gulveer Singh Smashes National Record in 5000m, Secures World Athletics Championships Spot***

## **Breaking Barriers: A Historic Feat**

Gulveer’s **record-breaking performance** shattered multiple records:  
✅ **New Indian National Record in 5000m (Indoor)**  
✅ **New Asian Indoor Record (5000m)**  
✅ **First Indian to break the 13-minute barrier in 5000m**  
✅ **Qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships**

His **12:59.77s finish** comfortably beat the **World Championships qualification mark of 13:01.00s**, ensuring his spot at the prestigious global event in **Tokyo this September**.

## **Consistency & Progress: Gulveer Singh’s Streak of Records**

> "𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚! Gulveer Singh becomes 1st 🇮🇳Indian to break 13-minute mark in 5000m with a record time of 12:59.77!  
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> — SYNC SPORTSS (@syncsportss) [February 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/syncsportss/status/1893260898841543121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

This remarkable feat comes **just a week after** Gulveer **broke the national 3000m record**, finishing in **7:38.26s**—shattering a 16-year-old record held by **Surendra Singh**.

Previously, he also set a new national record in the **10,000m event at the Hachioji Long Distance meet in Japan**. His previous best in the **5000m (outdoor)** was **13:11.82s**, meaning his recent performance is an incredible **12-second improvement**.

## **What’s Next for Gulveer Singh?**

Despite narrowly missing out on qualification for the **Paris Olympics**, Gulveer’s latest achievements make him one of India’s most **promising distance runners**. With **Tokyo 2025 on the horizon**, all eyes will be on **his continued progress on the global stage**.

> Congratulations Gulveer for a new NR and Asian record in 5000m men's with an amazing time of 12.59.77. Keep watching this space for a Olympic medal in long distance category very soon in the next decade !!! [https://t.co/MRtAj7UlBf](https://t.co/MRtAj7UlBf)
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> — Pushpinder Singh (@pushpinder) [February 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/pushpinder/status/1893260212473139334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

While his indoor record may not be counted as an outdoor national record due to track differences, **Gulveer Singh has sent a strong message**—India is ready to compete at the highest level in long-distance running.

## FAQs

### What record did Gulveer Singh break?

He set a new Indian and Asian indoor 5000m record with 12:59.77s

### Where did Gulveer Singh break the record?

At the **Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational 2025**.

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