Tokyo 2020, athletics: Indian men set new Asian Record in 4x400m relay, miss out on final by whisker

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team comprising of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Noah Nirmal Tom, Arokia Rajiv and Amoj Jacob created a new Asian Record on Friday but missed out on a place in the Tokyo Olympics final by a whisker.

The team clocked an area best 3:00.25, by extension a new National Record, anchored brilliantly Amoj Jacob. They finished fourth in Heat 2 (top three qualify automatically) with ninth best overall timing in the two heats combined. The first heat was faster overall and the two qualifiers by time went from there. India the fastest team not to qualify.

In the breakdown of their times, two Indians clocked sub-45 timings in their legs. For context, India’s national record in 400m is 45.21s.