# Vithya Ramraj Smashes 42-Year Record

URL: https://technosports.co.in/vithya-ramraj-smashes-42-year-record/  
Published: 2026-09-29  
Updated: 2026-09-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

History shattered! Vithya Ramraj clocked 54.75s in the 400m hurdles, finally eclipsing PT Usha’s legendary 1984 national record. Rising from humble roots as a truck driver’s daughter, this Coimbatore icon secured bronze at the 2026 Asian Games. The Tamil Nadu government rewarded her grit with a ₹30 lakh prize. A new era for Indian athletics has officially ignited. Witness the future now!