Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) 9:12.46
Explanation:
- Indian middle-distance runner Parul Chaudhary set a new National Record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships.
- She clocked a remarkable time of 9:12.46, surpassing her previous best and securing a podium finish.
- This achievement cemented her position as one of Asia's premier steeplechase athletes, following her earlier success at the Asian Games.
- Her performance met the qualifying standards for major upcoming international tournaments.
- Parul hails from Uttar Pradesh and has been a consistent performer in both the 5000m and 3000m steeplechase events.
Information Booster:
- The previous national record held by Parul Chaudhary was 9:15.31, set during the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest.
- Steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, typically including hurdles and water jumps.
Additional Knowledge:
8:55.50 (Option a)
- This time is closer to the World Record territory (Beatrice Chepkoech holds the WR at 8:44.32); no Indian athlete has achieved this sub-9:00 mark yet.
- This was a standard competitive time for Parul in earlier years, but it is not the record set in 2025.
- This is a very close figure, but the precise timing of the 2025 record was 9:12.46.
So the correct answer is (c)