Anandan Gunasekaran

Anandan Gunasekaran (born 18 March 1987; Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu) is an Indian track and field para-athletics runner who competes in the men's 100m, 200m and 400m events in the T64 category. He has participated at many international events. In 2018, he represented India at the Asian Para Games 2018 which was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 6 to 13 October 2018 and won silver in the 400 meters and bronze in the 200 meters. first Asian blade runner to create a new Asian record of completing 400m race in 52.66s at the 2018 National Open Para-Athletic Championship.

In 2016, Anandan set a new Asian record in the men's 400m by clocking 54.67s at the 2016 Asian Para Athletics Championships. He is also the first Indian blade runner to create two Asian records in the 400m. He was an able-bodied athlete before he lost a leg in an explosion that occurred along the LoC.

Born into a poor family, Anandan used to distribute newspapers to financially contribute to his father's income. One day, his cycle was punctured, so he continued the job running. In 2012, Anandan ran 2.5 km in 9 min 58 sec in Mumbai marathon disabled category.

Career Anandan represented India at the 2017 IPC World Para Athletics Championships in London. He also represented India at the 2019 Military World Games and claimed three gold medals in athletics events.

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National competitions