Rakesh Kumar Yadav (born 01 july 1993) is an Indian track and field athlete from Uttar Pradesh who specializes in Hammer throw. Kumar set the Indian National record of 70.16m[1] in the discipline on 17 July 2003 during the Second National Athletic Circuit Meet in Bangalore. He erased the 70.13 metre mark of Ishtiaq Ahamed set there in the year 2000.[2]

Rakesh Kumar yadav
Personal information
Full nameRakesh kumar Yadav
NationalityIndian
Born (1993-07-01) 1 July 1993 (age 31)
Ballia ,Uttar Pradesh, India
Height155
Weight55
Sport
Country India
SportTrack and field
EventHammer throw
Achievements and titles
National finals7
Personal best(s)outdoor: 70.16 m
(17 July 2003, Indian record)
Updated on 19 September 2009

References

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  1. ^ "Official Website of Athletics Federation of India: NATIONAL RECORDS as on 21.3.2009". Athletics Federation of INDIA. Archived from the original on 5 August 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
  2. ^ "Rakesh sets new mark in hammer throw". The Tribune. Chandigarh. 17 July 2003. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
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