Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Ankita Dhyani Sets New 2000m Steeplechase National Record
Ankita Dhyani, a 23-year-old athlete, has broken the national record in the women's 2000m steeplechase race.
She finished the race in 6 minutes and 13.92 seconds in Israel, which is faster than the previous record.
This performance increases her chances of qualifying for the 3000m steeplechase at the World Championships in Tokyo.
She also won a gold medal.
The competition was a silver level event.
Ankita Dhyani, 23, set a new national record in the women's 2000m steeplechase.
She clocked 6 minutes 13.92 seconds at the Grand Slam Jerusalem athletics meet in Israel.
This time betters the previous national record of 6:14.38 held by Parul Chaudhary.
Dhyani won gold at the competition.
The performance improves her chances to qualify for the 3000m steeplechase at the World Championships.
- Who
- Ankita Dhyani
- What
- Ankita Dhyani set a new national record in the women's 2000m steeplechase.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Grand Slam Jerusalem athletics meet in Israel
- Why
- To improve her chances of qualifying for the 3000m steeplechase at the World Championships in Tokyo.
- Athlete
- Ankita Dhyani
- Age
- 23
- Event
- Women's 2000m steeplechase
- New Record Time
- 6:13.92
- Location
- Grand Slam Jerusalem, Israel
- Competition Level
- World Athletics Continental Tour silver