From Chennai roads to world podium: Anandkumar Velkumar’s golden run in China

Anandkumar Velkumar secured a historic gold in the men’s 42km marathon at the World Speed Skating Championships in China, clocking 58:29.747. This victory, along with golds in the 1000m sprint and bronze in the 500m sprint, marks India’s first-ever medals at the event. Inspired by his sister, Anandkumar’s success highlights his dedication, training rigorously on Chennai roads.