Her performance at the Games was instrumental to India's athletics success, highlighted by a gold medal in the women’s 4x400m relay, a silver in the 4x400m mixed relay, and a bronze in the 400m hurdles. During the hurdles event, she clocked a national record time of 54.75 seconds, a feat that has only served to increase her determination to improve further under the guidance of her personal coach, Nehpal Singh.
Chasing the Sub-54 Barrier
The primary objective for Vithya and her coaching team is now to break the 54-second barrier in the 400m hurdles. Vithya noted that her coach was not entirely satisfied with her timing in Japan, suggesting that the lack of intense competition within India has hindered her ability to push for faster times. She remains committed to the rigorous training required to meet the demanding standards set by her coach.
Reflecting on her journey, Vithya credited her recent success to the training period in Spala, Poland, where she was able to maintain a consistent 10-hour sleep cycle for three months. She emphasized that this recovery period was a significant factor in her performance. Looking ahead, the athlete is preparing for a potential debut at the
Despite the challenges she has faced throughout her career, including difficult living conditions and travel constraints, Vithya remains focused on her training. She recalled her coach's advice to ignore external circumstances and concentrate solely on her race, a mindset she intends to carry forward as she prepares for the upcoming international season.
