The Indian fastest man Animesh Kujur met his hero Usain Bolt – the fastest man in the world – in cooperation in Puma, Mumbai. Kujur, who had a breakthrough season this year, asked Bolt about operational techniques and tips that could help him run faster.
Animesh worships Bolt like his hero. Sprinter 100 mA 200 m loves to hit the legendary celebration of Jamaica’s signature whenever wins the competition. The runner from Odisha was in sensational form this season and broke the national records in 100 m and 200 m sprints. Because of his consistent performance, he qualified for the 2025 athletics World Championship in Tokyo. Runing in 200 m of sprint – the first time Indian.
Animesh talked to Bolt about his running technique and the fastest man in the world proposed several repairs. Bolt told him to throw his hands back and forth instead of taking them over his body, and asked the tongue to better lock his right arm while sprinting.
“The arms should not walk through the body, they should go back and forth.
Animesh Kujur is known for his devastating top-end speed. He and three other Indian sprinters lead the Indian Revolution. The Indian Quartet of Sprint – Animesh, Manicant Hoblidhar, Gurindervir Singh and Amlan Borgohain – are expected – in the Asian Games 2026 well. If they can match their best performance, it is very likely that they will be able to claim the first gold medal in India in the 4x100m Men’s Relay.
Animesh gained high praise from former Indian athletes. Former Vice President Sprinter and World Athletics Body Adille SumariRiwall recently described the animant as the largest Indian sprinter ever.
“As a sprinter myself, I can tell you that it is the best sprinter India ever made-we have always said we are looking for a six-meter sprinter. We found one. It has a great acceleration,” said SumariWalla, who was also athletic federation in India, India today.
SumariRiwalla also supported Kujura to break the 10 -second barrier (100 m) in the future.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
October 7, 2025
